VCF Midwest has always been a free show: free admission, free-form. Initially sponsored personally by the organizers, we moved to a donation model in 2015 for VCFMW 10. Since then we have maintained this tradition primarily through the generosity of the vintage computing community.

Here's how you can help:

• Donate directly via the PayPal Giving Fund or with Zelle (if link doesn't work, send to donate@vcfmw.org)
• Donate for a fashionable VCFMW T-Shirt or other VCFMW promotional gifts at the show (or pre-order if we ever get that going.)
• Participate in (or donate items to) our exciting fundraising auction, held at 4PM on the Saturday of the show.
• Visit the donation box when you’re at the show. You’ll find it near the T-shirts!

Note: Your donation may be tax deductable! The organization that organizes VCF Midwest, Chicago Classic Computing, is a 501(c)(3) corporation (tax ID 93-2672256). Receipts for your in-person donations are available upon request (your electronic receipt should suffice for online payment processors). Please consult your accountant or legal council regarding the deductability of your donation.