AI Summary
WE EVANSTON is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. With a total of $50,000 in grants paid in 2025 to three grantees, the organization does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
We are a charitable non profit dedicated to supporting career development for young adults in our community. Our mission is to empower young people ages 17-25 to pursue meaningful and successful careers in the "tech and trades." We provide individualized career coaching, internships, career exploration programs, mentors, employer and training program tours, networking experiences via career cohorts, and interactive soft-skills workshops in professional communication, financial literacy, resume, interviewing, networking and more.
Cause Areas
1
Job counseling
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
TRADE EDUCATION COLLECTIVE INC
Evanston, IL
$20K
40%
Tech All Stars
Evanston, IL
$20K
40%
CURT'S CAFE
Skokie, IL
$10K
20%
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Total No. of Grants
3
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WE EVANSTON?
No. WE EVANSTON does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WE EVANSTON give?
WE EVANSTON 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 WE EVANSTON’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WE EVANSTON fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WE EVANSTON make each year?
In 2025, WE EVANSTON awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $50 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WE EVANSTON fund recently?
In 2025, WE EVANSTON awarded grants to about 3 grantees. Recent grantees include TRADE EDUCATION COLLECTIVE INC, Tech All Stars, and CURT'S CAFE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WE EVANSTON?
WE EVANSTON does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.