City Colleges of Chicago Foundation
AI Summary
The City Colleges of Chicago Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking within Chicago, having disbursed $3.3 million to 19 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
To provide grants for scholarships.
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
City Colleges of Chicago Foundation
$1.3M
7%
ALL CHICAGO MAKING HOMELESSNESS HISTORY
$388K
2%
CHILDREN FIRST FUND THE CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
$300K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
8
Median 1st year grant
$17.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to City Colleges of Chicago Foundation?
No. City Colleges of Chicago Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does City Colleges of Chicago Foundation give?
City Colleges of Chicago Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Pennsylvania, and District Of Columbia. 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 City Colleges of Chicago Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from City Colleges of Chicago Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $18 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does City Colleges of Chicago Foundation make each year?
In 2024, City Colleges of Chicago Foundation awarded about 8 grants, totaling nearly $3.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did City Colleges of Chicago Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, City Colleges of Chicago Foundation awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include City Colleges of Chicago Foundation, ALL CHICAGO MAKING HOMELESSNESS HISTORY, and CHILDREN FIRST FUND THE CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to City Colleges of Chicago Foundation?
City Colleges of Chicago Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.