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Funders to approach for The Cleveland Avenue Foundation for Education Group

Chicago, Illinois$20M revenue19 funders on file

The cafe group remains steadfast in its mission to transform philanthropy and advance educational equity through love-centered, systemic change. Through signature initiatives like the 1954 project and the lead internship program, we cultivate transformative leaders, unlock new resources for community-driven solutions, and champion equity-centered practices that create lasting…

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Best betsLikely, smaller grants1 in 40$100k, your typical grantunder 1 in 1001 in 1001 in 401 in 20$10k$30k$100k$300k$1.0M$3.0MChance of a first grant within two years →Likely grant for you →
Expected from this list$220k–$1.5Mover two years, from 3–6 new funders
Last two years (2023–24)$15Mfrom 5 new funders

Half the value is in your top 9 funders, of 156

$0$730k$1.5Mhalf from the top 9likely range1st10thAll 156
FunderWay inChanceLikely grant
  1. 1Chan Zuckerberg Initiative FoundationSimilar grantees: Center for Collaborative Education Inc ($1.0M/yr), Chiefs for Change ($1.0M/yr), Education Leaders of Color Inc ($950k/yr)1 in 28$1.0M
  2. 2Gates FoundationSimilar grantees: The Management Center ($58k/yr), Grantmakers for Education ($81k/yr), Chiefs for Change ($480k/yr)1 in 32$450k
  3. 3The Chicago Community TrustSimilar grantees: The Management Center ($5.0M/yr), Center for Community Change ($400k/yr), The Greater Cincinnati Foundation ($20k/yr)1 in 15$78k

153 more funders on the list for The Cleveland Avenue Foundation for Education Group

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