How did the 100 Club get its name?
In 1950 a Detroit businessman asked 100 of his friends and associates to help the family of a slain police officer. Since then 100 Clubs have developed in many cities and countries around the world.

What does the 100 Club do?
The purpose of The 100 Club is to help provide for the surviving spouses and dependents of law enforcement officers, firefighters and paramedics who lose their lives in the line of duty. This includes all federal, state, county and local officers, firefighters and paramedics stationed in and working out of Cook County.

Do we cover all family members?
Our benefits go to surviving spouses, dependents and even surviving parents if they were actually dependent on the deceased for their support. Our educational assistance is available to surviving spouses, children and even those children from former marriages.

Do all deaths qualify for coverage by the 100 Club?
No. When a law enforcement officer, firefighter or paramedic dies as a result of a law enforcement or a firefighting function, the 100 Club will respond immediately. A death may have taken place on or off duty. We do not cover a natural death while on duty.

What support does the 100 Club provide?
Within twenty-four hours of a fatality, the 100 Club provides the surviving spouse, or if there is no surviving spouse, then to a dependent parent, a check for $50,000.00. In addition, the surviving spouse and children are eligible for educational assistance beginning after high school.

What level of support has been provided in the past?
The 100 Club has provided benefits to more than 234 families of fallen law enforcement officers, firefighters and paramedics. Total benefits paid out have exceeded $7,143,911.09.

Don’t the police or fire agencies give adequate benefits to employees who are killed in the line of duty?
Benefits vary from agency to agency. When tragedy strikes the family needs funds for immediate expenses. Often bank accounts are frozen and death benefits can be delayed for months.

How is money raised?
Funds are raised through individual and corporate memberships, donations and special events.

Is my membership or contribution tax deductible?
Yes. The 100 Club is an Illinois not-for-profit (501(c) (3) charitable organization. All contributions are tax deductible within the limits of the law.

Why do we do it?
We do it to express in our own way our gratitude for the job that every law enforcement officer, firefighter and paramedic does for us to make our lives safer. Should one of them die in the line of duty, our actions acknowledge our obligation to their families in the best way we know how.

How can I help?
Join the 100 Club and give back to the families of those that protect you. You can fill out an application online to join the 100 Club. You can encourage families and friends to join or donate!

Can I join as an active duty police officer or fire fighter?
Yes, we have many members that want to help their fellow officers, firefighters and paramedics.