Annual Casino Night Fundraiser: Gatsby Gamble | DonationMatch

Annual Casino Night Fundraiser: Gatsby Gamble

Other Event Type for Jerome Burke Foundation
Aug 16, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Deadline: August 5, 2025

Who's Going
Fundraising Goal $10,000
Expected Attendance 200
Reach 500
Ticket Price $75
Metro Area Chicago, IL
Exempt Status 501(c)(3) (IRS Form 990 Filed)
Nonprofit Category T - Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations
Attendee Gender Ratio 50% Male, 50% Female
Potential Item Uses Gift Bag Raffle/Sweepstakes Silent Auction
How Donors Promoted Event Signage Event Program Event Announcement Newsletter Printed Flyers Website Email Blast Facebook
Attendee Ages 25-34 Years 35-44 Years 45-54 Years 55-64 Years 65+ Years
Attendees' Children's Ages Unsure
Special Populations Adults-Only Event (21+ Up) College Students
Description

The Jerome Burke Foundation’s annual Casino Night fundraiser, Gatsby Gamble, is a signature event that brings together community members, supporters, and local leaders for an unforgettable evening of entertainment and impact. Held at the historic 19th Century Club in Oak Park, Illinois, the event combines the elegance and excitement of the 1920s with a modern purpose: raising scholarship funds for African American male students pursuing higher education. Guests enjoy a vibrant night of casino games including blackjack, poker, and roulette, along with Chicago-style stepping, signature cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, raffles, and live music. A unique feature of Gatsby Gamble is that all raffle and game prizes are donated by generous sponsors, allowing 100 percent of the event’s cash proceeds to directly support student scholarships. This ensures that every dollar raised contributes to expanding access to higher education and empowering the next generation of Black male scholars. Donor support is not only appreciated—it is essential to sustaining and growing this mission-driven celebration.

19th Century Club
178 Forest Ave.
#1 Oak Park, IL 60301