Office Programs
As the state’s Chief Investment and Banking Officer, Treasurer Michael Frerichs manages approximately $65 billion to support economic opportunity, protect consumers, and strengthen communities across Illinois.
The Illinois State Treasurer’s Office offers programs that help individuals, families, public agencies, nonprofits, and communities build a stronger financial future. From saving for college, retirement, and disability-related expenses to returning unclaimed property, supporting local investment, and honoring Illinois veterans and service members, these programs put public resources to work for people across Illinois.
Able UP
Able UP (formerly Illinois ABLE) helps people with disabilities or qualifying medical conditions and their families save and invest for qualified expenses while protecting access to certain federal benefits.
Charitable Trust Grants
Charitable Trust Grants helps small Illinois nonprofits access funding to stabilize operations, strengthen their communities, and better serve residents in need.
ePAY
A secure payment processing program that helps government agencies and qualified public entities accept online and in-person payments.
Fallen Heroes College Savings
A scholarship program that honors Illinois emergency responders who gave their lives in service to our country and helps preserve their legacy for future generations through education.
Finally Home
Finally Home is an assistance program that helps Illinois residents overcome barriers to homeownership by providing lenders with loan guarantees.
Financial Wellness Hub
Free financial education tools and resources to help Illinois residents build money skills, plan, and make informed financial decisions.
FIRST Fund
The First Fund invests public dollars in Illinois infrastructure and real estate projects that strengthen communities and support long-term growth.
ICash Unclaimed Property
Search the State Treasurer’s unclaimed property database to see if money or property is waiting to be returned to you. One in four people who search discover unclaimed property.
Illinois 529
Bright Start and Bright Directions, Illinois’ two top-rated college savings plans, help families prepare for future education costs with flexible, tax-advantaged savings options. The First Steps seed deposit helps families get started.
Illinois Funds
A local government investment pool that helps public agencies safely invest funds while maintaining access to their money.
Illinois Growth and Innovation Fund
An investment program that helps shape Illinois’ future by supporting technology, innovation, and business growth across the state.
Illinois Student Empowerment Fund
The Student Empowerment Fund helps reduce student debt and expand access to education and career opportunities through low-cost loans.
Invest in Illinois
Invest in Illinois puts state funds to work in communities across Illinois by supporting farmers, small businesses, financial institutions, and local economic development.
My Illinois Savings
My Illinois Savings helps Illinois workers save for retirement through a simple, portable savings account while offering employers an easy, low-cost way to provide a retirement savings benefit.
Operation Purple Heart
Operation Purple Heart honors Illinois veterans by returning Purple Heart medals in recognition of their courage, sacrifice, and service to our country.