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Funders to approach for Children First Fund the Chicago Public Schools Foundation

Chicago, Illinois$17M revenue106 funders on file

The mission of the children first fund is to promote the growth and success of Chicago public schools through philanthropy and partnerships. We serve as a knowledge hub and liaison between cps and its community of partners, including businesses, (see sch o) foundations, and individuals. By matching resources provided by external donors and partners with the students, schools, and staff that need them most. Cff maximizes the impact of cps' partnerships and advances the cps…

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Best betsLikely, smaller grants1 in 40$45k, your typical grant1 in 401 in 201 in 10$10k$30k$100k$300kChance of a first grant within two years →Likely grant for you →
Expected from this list$750k–$2.5Mover two years, from 10–15 new funders
Last two years (2023–24)$1.5Mfrom 14 new funders

Half the value is in your top 7 funders, of 150

$0$1.2M$2.5Mhalf from the top 7likely range1st10thAll 150
FunderWay inChanceLikely grant
  1. 1Fulk Family Foundation IncGives in Illinois (129 of 219)Similar grantees: Kids First Chicago for Education ($1.0M/yr), Chicago Public Education Fund ($880k/yr)1 in 12$140k
  2. 2Michael Reese Health TrustGives in Illinois (134 of 149)Similar grantees: Communities in Schools of Chicago ($85k/yr), Crossroads Fund Inc ($250k/yr), Civic Consulting Alliance ($20k/yr)1 in 10$69k
  3. 3Paul M Angell Family FoundationGives in Illinois (73 of 124)Similar grantees: Chicago Public Library Foundation ($63k/yr), Chicago Freedom School ($48k/yr), Crossroads Fund Inc ($150k/yr)1 in 12$86k

147 more funders on the list for Children First Fund the Chicago Public Schools Foundation

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