SECA Information
State and University Employees Combined Appeal (SECA) is an annual program that provides all employees the opportunity to donate to the charitable cause of their choice through payroll deduction. It is administered by the Illinois Office of Comptroller (IOC).
SECA was created in 1983 as a workplace giving campaign, making it easy for state employees to donate to over 1,600 local, state, national, and international charities. Charities in the program address needs such as animal welfare, violence prevention, homelessness, cancer research, counseling for sexual assault survivors and more. Since its inception, state employees have contributed more than $84 million through the SECA program.
The IOC is excited for this year's campaign, kicking off in the fall.
The theme for 2025 is "Chip In and Help Out," because it always feels great to help others!
So are YOU ready to do good?
You can find the cause you want to support by entering keywords such as "animal" or a town into the Charity Search Engine. The name of the corresponding charities and a description of their mission will then be displayed.
Overall, SECA supports 10 Federations: America's Best Charities, American Cancer Society, America's Charities, Black United Fund, Community Shares, Creating Healthier Communities, EarthShare, Global Impact, Special Olympics, United Negro College Fund and United Way. All individual charities fall under one of these Federations.
The 2025 SECA Pledge Book, "Chip In and Help Out," has all the information needed to get started. It includes an in-depth look at each of the 10 federations, including their vision and mission. Many charities also include a breakdown of how your donations, no matter how small they seem, are helping others.
