Elk Grove Township CEF

What Elk Grove Township CEF does

Elk Grove Township is a local government entity under Illinois township code that provides a comprehensive suite of social services to residents of Elk Grove Village and surrounding areas in Cook County, Illinois. Its core service lines include food assistance through a client-choice food pantry serving 1,100+ families per month, free mental health counseling with bilingual Spanish-speaking therapists, senior and disabled transportation (4,000 rides annually), property tax appeals and exemption processing, youth social-emotional programming for ages 7-18, employment support, veterans' services via an IDVA-accredited officer, passport acceptance, and holiday assistance programs. In May 2025 the Township added state-of-the-art refrigerated food pantry lockers — built on donated Koloni software — to extend access to 24/7 self-serve pickup.

The Township is governed by an elected Board (Supervisor, Clerk, Assessor, four Trustees) and funded primarily by property tax revenue, supplemented by grants and charitable donations. It operates from a headquarters at 600 Landmeier Road in Elk Grove Village and an Employment Support Center at 2400 S Arlington Heights Road. In 2018 the Township established the Community Empowerment Fund (CEF), an independent 501(c)(3) charitable subsidiary that addresses resident needs beyond the Township's legal authority. In its fiscal year starting May 2025, the Township distributed $620,000 in Mental Health and Wellness Grants to 29 nonprofit agencies and partnered with Habitat for Humanity and A Brush with Kindness on a Community Paint-A-Thon for income-eligible seniors, veterans, and disabled homeowners. Distribution is direct-to-resident through walk-in, appointment, mobile unit, and locker channels, with an EGTAC collaborative network anchoring referrals from school districts, faith-based organizations, and the Greater Chicago Food Depository.

Name

Elk Grove Township CEF

Legal name

Elk Grove Township

Website

https://elkgrovetownship.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Elk Grove Township is a Cook County, Illinois government entity delivering social services — food assistance, mental health counseling, senior/disabled transportation, property tax advocacy, youth programs, and veterans' services — to township residents, with an affiliated 501(c)(3) Community Empowerment Fund.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Social Services

NAICS

Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Community Housing Services (62422), Community Food Services (624210), Civic and Social Organizations (81341)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB), Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL), Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

Keywords

• Government social services
• Food pantry assistance
• Property tax advocacy
• Senior transportation services
• Community mental health counseling

Headquarters

HQ city

Arlington Heights

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: Primary funding source from property taxes collected from township residents to fund general township operations and services.
2. Grants and Donations: The township receives grants and charitable donations to support social services programs, mental health grants ($620K annually), and community assistance programs.
3. Passport and Administrative Fees: Fees collected for passport services ($10 for photos plus government passport fees), notary services, and other administrative services. Hunting and fishing license fees with discounts for seniors and exemptions for youth, disabled, and military.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Elk Grove Township is a local government entity that provides a wide range of free social services to township residents, including a client-choice food pantry serving 1,100+ families monthly, curb-to-curb transportation for seniors and disabled residents (4,000 rides/year), free licensed mental health counseling, property tax appeal and exemption assistance, youth social-emotional programs, employment support, holiday assistance, and administrative services such as passport processing. The Community Empowerment Fund (CEF), established in 2018 as an affiliated 501(c)(3), provides supplementary financial assistance to residents with critical unmet needs.

Product overview

Elk Grove Township CEF is a government township providing community social services, not a technology product company. Its service portfolio consists of government and community assistance programs organized into distinct service categories: Social Services (Food Pantry, Emergency/General Assistance, Energy Cost Relief), Transportation (Senior/Disabled Transportation, TRIP Program), Health & Wellness (Counseling Services, Mental Health & Wellness Grants, Mobile Dental Clinic, Medical Lending Closet), Tax Advocacy (Property Tax Appeals, Property Tax Exemptions), Youth & Family Services (Youth Services, Social Skills Groups, Girl Empowerment), Community Administrative Services (Passport Processing, Hunting/Fishing Licenses, Handicap Placards, Voter Registration, Notary), Employment Services (Employment Support Center), Senior Services (Older Adult Programming & Benefits), Holiday Assistance Programs, and the Community Empowerment Fund (CEF) charitable arm. These programs work together to provide comprehensive community support to township residents facing physical, financial, and social challenges.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Community Empowerment Fund (CEF): Independent charitable 501(c)(3) organization established by Elk Grove Township in 2018 to provide financial support in special situations when township assistance is insufficient or not allowed by law

Products and services

• Food Pantry (Client's Choice) A client-choice food pantry allowing individuals to select their preferred items; serves approximately 1,100 families per month with standard and refrigerated locker access for after-hours pickup.
• Senior/Disabled Transportation Transportation services including DIAL-A-BUS, taxi services, and the Township Rider Initiative Program (TRIP) providing curb-to-curb service for seniors and disabled residents to medical appointments, grocery stores, and errands; provides 4,000 rides per year.
• Counseling Services Free, confidential mental health counseling for residents including in-person and teletherapy sessions provided by licensed therapists, including bilingual Spanish-speaking counselors; addresses anxiety, depression, addiction, family/relationship issues, and behavioral problems.
• Property Tax Appeals & Exemptions Tax advocacy services including assistance with property tax appeals, filing exemptions (Homeowner, Senior, Senior Freeze, Disability, Disabled Veterans, Veterans), and researching comparable properties to determine if assessments are fair.
• Passport Services Authorized Passport Acceptance Facility providing assistance with new passport applications and renewals; walk-ins and appointments available Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; on-site photos available for $10; agents available in English, Spanish, and Polish.
• Youth Services Programs for youth ages 7-18 including Social Skills Groups, Suicide Prevention, Anti-Bullying, Girl Empowerment Groups, Newcomer Social-Emotional Learning Program, and Bicycle Safety Course; designed to promote social and emotional health.
• Employment Support Center Free employment services including career counseling, resume and cover letter assistance, job search resources, computer access, job fairs, and career seminars; connects employers with job seekers.
• Holiday Giving Programs Three holiday outreach programs: Thanksgiving Donation Drive, Holiday Gift Drive ($50 gift cards for sponsored children), and Older Adult Angel Tree for low-income seniors age 65+.
• Community Services Various administrative services including hunting and fishing licenses (with senior discounts), handicap placards, voter registration assistance, notary services, and Illinois Secretary of State mobile unit visits.
• Older Adult Programming & Benefits Specialized services for seniors including help navigating Medicare, SNAP applications, and Northwest Community Healthcare Township Mobile Dental Clinic appointments; administered by an Older Adult Programming & Benefits Specialist.
• Community Empowerment Fund (CEF) Independent 501(c)(3) charitable organization established by Elk Grove Township in 2018 to provide financial support for residents in special situations where township assistance is insufficient or not allowed by law.
• Mental Health and Wellness Grants Grant program distributing funds to nonprofit agencies serving township residents with mental health, housing, healthcare, and services for seniors, youth, and individuals with disabilities; awarded $620,000 to 29 agencies in fiscal year starting May 2025.
• Refrigerated Food Pantry Lockers (24/7 Access) State-of-the-art refrigerated lockers enabling after-hours food pickups for working individuals or those with transportation barriers; clients call to place orders and receive a secure code for 24/7 access; expected to serve 2,000 additional individuals annually.
• Veterans' Services Veterans' services provided through an IDVA-staffed Veterans Service Officer fully accredited by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to help veterans navigate benefits, housing, and employment support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves 1,100+ families per month through Food Pantry
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KolonicoreTechnology or Integration · 17 May 2025Koloni, a leader in the locker industry, donated the software subscription for the state-of-the-art refrigerated food pantry lockers, enabling 24/7 after-hours food pickup for working residents and those with transportation barriers.
• Habitat for HumanitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 September 2024Habitat for Humanity partnership for the Community Paint-A-Thon program providing free exterior home painting services for seniors, veterans, and residents with disabilities who meet income eligibility requirements.
• A Brush with KindnesscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA Brush with Kindness program partner for the Paint-A-Thon initiative, working with volunteer professional painters to revitalize exteriors of township residences.
• Elk Grove Rotary ClubcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRotary Club challenged Grove Junior High to collect 200 boxes of mac and cheese, then matched the 1,918 boxes collected, bringing the total to 3,836 boxes for the Food Pantry.
• Greater Chicago Food DepositorycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood bank partnership supplying boxed food to the township's food pantry for distribution to in-need seniors and disabled individuals through delivery service.
• Josselyn CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with nonprofit community mental health provider to drastically reduce psychiatric wait times from 6-9 months, providing holistic care for individuals needing medication.
• Meijer (Rolling Meadows)minorGTM or Marketing Partner'Simply Give' program where customers purchase donation cards at checkout to help stock Food Pantry shelves with needed items.
• Ascension Alexian BrothersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsorship of flu vaccination clinics held at the Township Meeting Hall in fall seasons.
• JOURNEYS | The Road HomecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHomeless service organization receiving financial support from township for continuing costs to fund emergency hotel shelter efforts during pandemic.
• Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs (IDVA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVeterans Service Officer stationed at township office, fully accredited by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, helping veterans navigate benefits process.
• EGTAC (Elk Grove Township Agency Collaborative)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative ensuring member organizations are aware of each other's specialties to provide impactful referrals for human and social service needs.
• Cook County Assessor's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConnie Carosielli serves as Deputy to the Cook County Assessor; township staff assists residents with assessment appeals and exemption applications.
• Northwest Community HealthcareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTownship Mobile Dental Clinic partnership providing dental services to seniors through appointments scheduled by the Older Adult Program and Benefits Specialist.
• Mount Prospect Lions ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual partnership for document shredding events offering free confidential document disposal for residents.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• JOURNEYS | The Road Home: Homeless service organization that received township financial support for emergency hotel shelter. Provides shelter and housing services overlapping with the township's emergency assistance programs.
• Josselyn Center: Nonprofit community mental health provider partnered with the township to reduce psychiatric wait times. Delivers counseling services overlapping with the township's free counseling program.
• Wheeling Township: Another Cook County-area township providing social services, senior transportation, and emergency assistance to residents. Operates under the same Illinois Township Code, making services and funding structures nearly identical.
• Maine Township: Cook County township with parallel resident services including food pantry, transportation assistance, mental health referrals, and property tax services. Closely comparable in size and service breadth.
• Palatine Township: Northwest suburban Illinois township offering comparable general assistance, food pantry, senior services, and youth programming. Direct peer in township structure and resident service mix.
• Schaumburg Township: Adjacent Illinois township providing a similar portfolio of social services (food pantry, transportation, senior/disabled services, property tax advocacy) to residents in a neighboring Cook County area. Same statutory authority and service model.

Broad incumbents

• Northwest Community Healthcare: Healthcare system partner operating the Township Mobile Dental Clinic. Overlapping senior health, mobile clinic, and flu vaccination services for township residents in the same geographic service area.
• Greater Chicago Food Depository: Regional food bank network that is itself a township partner/supplier (per the data) and provides food distribution infrastructure across Cook County. Broader regional player in the same food assistance space.
• Habitat for Humanity Chicago: Habitat for Humanity partnership referenced in the township's Paint-A-Thon program. Larger regional housing nonprofit; overlapping community development and vulnerable-resident service mandate.

Regional players

• Township of Schaumburg (Illinois): Local government township in the same Illinois region offering overlapping general assistance and community services. Comparable governance model and community-facing delivery approach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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