Chicago Cred Inc
Chicago, IL, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
81-3130448
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Private Operating Foundation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Chicago, IL, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
81-3130448
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Private Operating Foundation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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Chicago Cred Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Illinois, with additional support in Washington and Mississippi. The organization does not accept unsolicited proposals; instead, it engages in a relationship-based approach, providing grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
2
Public administration
Job Preparation & Procurement
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CHICAGO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$13M
19%
INNER-CITY MUSLIM ACTION NETWORK
$4.5M
7%
AFTER SCHOOL MATTERS INC
$3.9M
6%
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Total No. of Grants
46
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$147.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Chicago Cred Inc?
No. Chicago Cred Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Chicago Cred Inc give?
Chicago Cred Inc primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Washington, and Mississippi. 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 Cred Inc’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Chicago Cred Inc fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Chicago Cred Inc make each year?
In 2024, Chicago Cred Inc awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $9.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Chicago Cred Inc fund recently?
In 2024, Chicago Cred Inc awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include CHICAGO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, INNER-CITY MUSLIM ACTION NETWORK, and AFTER SCHOOL MATTERS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Chicago Cred Inc?
Chicago Cred Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.