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Funders to approach for Chicago Jobs Council

Chicago, Illinois$1.1M revenue22 funders on file

Chicago Jobs Council (CJC) pursues its mission through advocacy, applied research, public education and capacity-building initiatives focused on influencing the development or reform of public policies and programs. From 18 original members, CJC has grown to include nearly 100 community-based organizations, civic groups, businesses and individuals. CJC and its members are committed to helping INDIVIDUALS THAT FACE BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT gain the education and training they need to enter the labor market, retain family supporting employment, and pursue sustainable…

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Best betsLikely, smaller grants1 in 40$37k, your typical grantunder 1 in 1001 in 1001 in 40$10k$30k$100k$300kChance of a first grant within two years →Likely grant for you →
Expected from this list$32k–$210kover two years, from 2–4 new funders
Last two years (2023–24)$83kfrom 3 new funders

Half the value is in your top 20 funders, of 162

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FunderWay inChanceLikely grant
  1. 1The Joyce FoundationSimilar grantees: Chicago United ($10k/yr), Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness ($40k/yr), The Commercial Club Foundation ($100k/yr)1 in 35$58k
  2. 2ForefrontGives in Illinois (183 of 233)Similar grantees: Chicago Workers' Collaborative NFP ($100k/yr), Chicago Lights ($88k/yr), Chicago Community and Workers Rightsnfp ($180k/yr)1 in 36$56k
  3. 3Michael Reese Health TrustGives in Illinois (134 of 149)Similar grantees: Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness ($350k/yr), Civic Consulting Alliance ($20k/yr), Crossroads Fund Inc ($250k/yr)1 in 36$53k

159 more funders on the list for Chicago Jobs Council

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