Funders to approach for Big Shoulders Fund
We provide support to underserved schools which provide a quality, values-based education for Chicago's children. In 2020, Big Shoulders Fund's programming was extended to the Northwest Indiana region.
Your prospects by chance and grant size
a funder to approach
Best betsLikely, smaller grants1 in 40$40k, your typical grant1 in 401 in 20$10k$30k$100k$300kChance of a first grant within two years →Likely grant for you →
Expected from this list$670k–$2.6Mover two years, from 8–12 new funders
Last two years (2023–24)$750kfrom 30 new funders
Half the value is in your top funder, of 137
FunderWay inChanceLikely grant
- 1Fulk Family Foundation IncGives in Illinois (129 of 219)Similar grantees: Northwestern University ($800k/yr), Chicago Public Education Fund ($880k/yr)1 in 18$270k
- 2Michael Reese Health TrustGives in Illinois (134 of 149)Similar grantees: Northwestern Memorial HealthCare ($50k/yr), Communities in Schools of Chicago ($85k/yr)1 in 15$100k
- 3The Joyce FoundationSimilar grantees: Northwestern University ($300k/yr), Chicago Public Education Fund ($360k/yr), Johns Hopkins University ($150k/yr)1 in 16$100k
134 more funders on the list for Big Shoulders Fund
The full ranking, every way in, an approach plan for each funder and the CSV are included from the $75 plan up.