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CHICAGO COOK WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP

CHICAGO COOK WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP

Chicago, IL, US
501(c)3
EIN
36-4122225
Regional Funder
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CHICAGO COOK WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP

Chicago, IL, US
501(c)3
EIN
36-4122225
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

2012

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to grantmaking, with a total of $67.2 million awarded to 104 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Partnership can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

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Total Funding Given

$67.2M

2024
Grantees funded
104
Multi-year grantees
84%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

83

Median 1st year grant
$183.4K
Median 2nd year grant
$379.2K
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Wright George
Board Member
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Michael Jacobson
Board Member
A
Adam Hecktman
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CHICAGO COOK WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP?
No. CHICAGO COOK WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CHICAGO COOK WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP give?
CHICAGO COOK WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Maryland, and Kentucky. 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 COOK WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CHICAGO COOK WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $183 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CHICAGO COOK WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP make each year?
In 2024, CHICAGO COOK WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP awarded about 80 grants, totaling nearly $67.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CHICAGO COOK WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP fund recently?
In 2024, CHICAGO COOK WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP awarded grants to about 100 grantees. Recent grantees include NATIONAL ABLE NETWORK INC, BUSINESS AND CAREER SERVICES INC, and Greater West Town Community Development Project. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CHICAGO COOK WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP?
CHICAGO COOK WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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