The CGHA is 100% volunteer operated. By supporting the CGHA with a membership, donation, or sponsorship, you are not just supporting our players and activities, but also helping to break down barriers against gays and lesbians in sports and further acceptance of gay and lesbians in our community and the country.

Your financial support provides the CGHA and its players the means to continue on a variety of levels:

  • to help cover legal, administrative, and fundraising costs required to operate the CGHA
  • to provide advance funding for events
  • to provide advance funding for hosting future national tournaments here in Chicago
  • to support players that represent Chicago in national tournaments
  • to establish a developmental program to introduce hockey to new players
  • to supply necessary equipment such as team jerseys

Our primary sources of revenue come from membership dues, player league fees, donors and sponsors. We need this revenue from each area in order to meet all of our needs. As a result, your support is invaluable.

If you would like to become a donor to the CGHA, please use the PayPal link at the top of the page. We thank you very much for your consideration and your continued help and support.

CGHA has been granted 501c-3 tax-exempt status.

What this means:

  • CGHA is an Illinois incorporated, registered public charity, exempt from paying state sales tax on the purchase of goods and services.
  • The 501c-3 status is effective from 01/08/2003 forward.
  • Financial contributions made to CGHA by individuals or businesses are deductible under Section 170 of the tax code, and may deduct their donations as charitable contributions.
  • Contributions may also be received in the form of tax-deductible bequests and transfers (ie: stocks from wills or trusts).
  • Financial contributions are 100% deductible, as are donated goods and services, unless noted under specific circumstances. If there are any questions, please inquire.
  • For contributions over $250, the CGHA must provide the donor with a letter of confirmation and a written description of the donation, goods or service.
  • If you need our Tax ID, please inquire.