A Better Chicago
AI Summary
A Better Chicago is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that, in filing year 2024, paid $3.5M across 25 grantees. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants through relationship-based, invitation-only engagement; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala’s Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
A BETTER CHICAGO IS CHANGING HOW CHICAGO FIGHTS POVERTY BY INVESTING IN BOLD IDEAS THAT CREATE OPPORTUNITY FOR OUR YOUTH
Cause Areas
2
Human rights
Human services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE BOTTOM LINE INC
Jamaica Plain, MA
$1.6M
7%
KIPP CHICAGO SCHOOLS
Chicago, IL
$1.4M
6%
Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL
$1.4M
6%
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Total No. of Grants
25
Median 1st year grant
$62.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$165K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 64 grantees
- 35 board & team members
- 7 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to A Better Chicago?
No. A Better Chicago does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does A Better Chicago give?
A Better Chicago primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Minnesota, and Massachusetts. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are A Better Chicago’s grants?
The largest share of grants from A Better Chicago fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $63 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does A Better Chicago make each year?
In 2024, A Better Chicago awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $3.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did A Better Chicago fund recently?
In 2024, A Better Chicago awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include THE BOTTOM LINE INC, KIPP CHICAGO SCHOOLS, and Roosevelt University. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to A Better Chicago?
A Better Chicago does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.