CHILDREN FIRST FUND THE CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
AI Summary
Children First Fund the Chicago Public Schools Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $2.6M in grants paid in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE MISSION OF THE CHILDREN FIRST FUND IS TO PROMOTE THE GROWTH AND SUCCESS OF (SEE SCH O) CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS THROUGH PHILANTHROPY AND PARTNERSHIPS. WE SERVE AS A KNOWLEDGE HUB AND LIAISON BETWEEN CPS AND ITS COMMUNITY OF PARTNERS, INCLUDING BUSINESSES, FOUNDATIONS, AND INDIVIDUALS. BY MATCHING RESOURCES PROVIDED BY EXTERNAL DONORS AND PARTNERS WITH THE STUDENTS, SCHOOLS, AND STAFF THAT NEED THEM MOST, CFF MAXIMIZES THE IMPACT OF CPS' PARTNERSHIPS AND ADVANCES THE CPS VISION.
Cause Areas
3
Philanthropy
Foundations
Education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CHICAGO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
CHICAGO, IL
$2.4M
6%
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- 1 grantees
- 23 board & team members
- 11 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CHILDREN FIRST FUND THE CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION?
No. CHILDREN FIRST FUND THE CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CHILDREN FIRST FUND THE CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION give?
CHILDREN FIRST FUND THE CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois. 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 CHILDREN FIRST FUND THE CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CHILDREN FIRST FUND THE CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $2.4 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CHILDREN FIRST FUND THE CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, CHILDREN FIRST FUND THE CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $5.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CHILDREN FIRST FUND THE CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, CHILDREN FIRST FUND THE CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include CHICAGO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CHILDREN FIRST FUND THE CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION?
CHILDREN FIRST FUND THE CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.