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Funders to approach for Chicago Fair Trade

Chicago, Illinois$510k revenue9 funders on file

Chicago Fair Trade cultivates a community dedicated to an economy that values the labor & dignity of all people. CFT is the largest grassroots fair trade coalition in the United States. We increase support for economic and environmental justice through consumer education advocacy and promotion of local fair trade businesses. Were proud to be a local and national leader in raising awareness about and building support for fair trade and its principles of environmental sustainability ethical production methods fair wages and safe working…

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Best betsLikely, smaller grants1 in 40$38k, your typical grantunder 1 in 1001 in 1001 in 401 in 20$10k$30k$100k$300kChance of a first grant within two years →Likely grant for you →
Expected from this list$30k–$240kover two years, from 1–4 new funders
Last two years (2023–24)$12kfrom 2 new funders

Half the value is in your top 11 funders, of 153

$0$120k$240khalf from the top 11likely range1st10thAll 153
FunderWay inChanceLikely grant
  1. 1ForefrontGives in Illinois (183 of 233)Similar grantees: Chicago Food Policy Action Council ($220k/yr), Wood ST Collective ($75k/yr), Chicago Workers' Collaborative NFP ($100k/yr)1 in 20$56k
  2. 2Builders Vision FoundationSimilar grantees: Chicago Food Policy Action Council ($250k/yr), Chicago Humanities Festival ($75k/yr), Food for Climate League ($160k/yr)1 in 31$110k
  3. 3The Chicago Community TrustSimilar grantees: Chicago Food Policy Action Council ($530k/yr), Chicago Women in Trades ($140k/yr), Transfair USA ($280k/yr)1 in 23$34k

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