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Est.

1994

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Chicago Federation of Labor Workforce and Community Initiative is a 501(c)(3) organization that engages in relationship-based grantmaking, operating on an invitation-only basis and not accepting unsolicited proposals. With a focus on supporting community initiatives, the organization has awarded grants to 34 grantees in its most recent filing year of 2024. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

To engage working men and women, and the community at large, in order to improve health, income, and education. The Organization's services are substantially supported through funding from governmental units or direct contributions from the general public.
Total Funding Given
$0
2024
Grantees funded
34
Multi-year grantees
53%
Funding by Year
Total No. of Grants
31
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
J
Jay Rowell
Board Member
J
James Connolly
Board Member
K
Karen Kent
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Chicago Federation of Labor Workforce and Community Initiative?
No. Chicago Federation of Labor Workforce and Community Initiative does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Chicago Federation of Labor Workforce and Community Initiative give?
Chicago Federation of Labor Workforce and Community Initiative primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois 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 Chicago Federation of Labor Workforce and Community Initiative’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Chicago Federation of Labor Workforce and Community Initiative fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
Who did Chicago Federation of Labor Workforce and Community Initiative fund recently?
In 2024, Chicago Federation of Labor Workforce and Community Initiative awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 150 APPRENTICESHIP FUND, INT'L UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 399 EDUCATIONAL TRAINING FUND, and NORTHERN ILLINOIS ELECTRICAL JOINT APPRENTICESHIP AND TRAINING TRUST. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Chicago Federation of Labor Workforce and Community Initiative?
Chicago Federation of Labor Workforce and Community Initiative does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.