HFS CHICAGO SCHOLARS
AI Summary
HFS Chicago Scholars is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. In 2024, the organization distributed a total of $799.4K in grants to 25 grantees, and it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATIONAL ASPIRATIONS OF ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED BUT ACADEMICALLY MOTIVATED CHICAGO INNER-CITY YOUTH.
Cause Areas
2
Education
Scholarships & Financial Aid
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ST IGNATIUS JESUIT COMMUNITY
CHICAGO, IL
$381K
11%
DE LASALLE INSTITUTE
CHICAGO, IL
$358.5K
11%
FENWICK FOUNDATION INC
OAK PARK, IL
$343.4K
10%
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Total No. of Grants
56
Median 1st year grant
$8.4K
Median 2nd year grant
$11K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to HFS CHICAGO SCHOLARS?
No. HFS CHICAGO SCHOLARS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does HFS CHICAGO SCHOLARS give?
HFS CHICAGO SCHOLARS primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois and Texas. 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 HFS CHICAGO SCHOLARS’s grants?
The largest share of grants from HFS CHICAGO SCHOLARS fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $8,400. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does HFS CHICAGO SCHOLARS make each year?
In 2024, HFS CHICAGO SCHOLARS awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $799 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did HFS CHICAGO SCHOLARS fund recently?
In 2024, HFS CHICAGO SCHOLARS awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include ST IGNATIUS JESUIT COMMUNITY, DE LASALLE INSTITUTE, and FENWICK FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to HFS CHICAGO SCHOLARS?
HFS CHICAGO SCHOLARS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.