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Fiscal Year Start

Jun 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

Chicago Childrens Charities is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on supporting initiatives benefiting children in Chicago. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages in grantmaking through a relationship-based, invitation-only process. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

To raise funds and distribute them
Total Funding Given
$65K
2017
Grantees funded
4
Multi-year grantees
75%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
5
Median 1st year grant
$8.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$9K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
B
Brigid Doherty
Board Member
T
Teague Magner
Board Member
T
Tory Petterson
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Chicago Childrens Charities?
No. Chicago Childrens Charities does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Chicago Childrens Charities give?
Chicago Childrens Charities primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois and Ohio. 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 Chicago Childrens Charities’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Chicago Childrens Charities fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $8,250. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Chicago Childrens Charities make each year?
In 2017, Chicago Childrens Charities awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $65 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Chicago Childrens Charities fund recently?
In 2023, Chicago Childrens Charities awarded grants to about 4 grantees. Recent grantees include Maywood Fine Arts Association, A SPECIAL WISH FOUNDATION, and America SCORES Chicago. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Chicago Childrens Charities?
Chicago Childrens Charities does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.