Fundraisers & Nonprofit Events in Cary, IL

Running a fundraiser means stretching every dollar. At Galati's there's no room fee for the first 4 hours, and charities and schools are tax exempt, so more of what you raise goes to your cause. Booster clubs, parent groups and nonprofits from Cary, Barrington, Algonquin and Crystal Lake can plan here with one simple per-person price.

The whole top floor holds up to 150 guests and the first-floor Fireplace Room up to 80. A cash bar or limited host bar keeps drink costs off your budget, and every room has sound and TV hookups for a presentation or a short video about your mission.

Packages to consider

• Appetizer packages: $19 (3 choices) or $21 (4 choices) per person
• Pizza buffet packages: $19–$21 per person: cheese, sausage and pepperoni pizza, soft drinks, plus salad and mostaccioli options
• Create-your-own buffet: $28, $31 or $36 per person, with salad, pastas, entrées and an assorted mini dessert tray
• Bar packages: 3 hours, $20–$36 per person (guests 21+), or a host, limited host or cash bar

Per-person prices; tax and 20% gratuity additional. No room fee for the first 4 hours ($200 per extra hour), a 25-guest minimum, and kids under 12 are half price. Full details and choices are on our banquets page.

Fundraiser planning tips

• Tell us you're a charity or school in your inquiry; charities and schools are tax exempt.
• No room fee for the first 4 hours ($200 per extra hour): you pay per person for the package you choose, plus 20% gratuity.
• Appetizer packages ($19 or $21) suit a mingling crowd; a buffet suits a seated program.
• A cash bar or limited host bar lets guests buy their own drinks. Guests must be 21 or older.
• We can hold your date for 48 hours without a deposit; after that, a $250 non-refundable deposit secures it, and payment is due at the end of the event.
• Thanking volunteers? Galati's gift cards never expire.