CHICAGO FIRE FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The Chicago Fire Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses on grantmaking within the community, having disbursed a total of $640K to 15 grantees in 2024. The foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants strictly by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE FOUNDATION PROMOTES PLAYING SOCCER AND PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF YOUTHS.
Cause Areas
1
Youth organizing
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
NORTH AUSTIN COMMUNITY CENTER
CHICAGO, IL
$2M
71%
UNITED STATES SOCCER FOUNDATION INC
Washington, DC
$350.5K
12%
UNITED ELITE SC
Plainfield, IL
$140K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
4
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$150.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CHICAGO FIRE FOUNDATION?
No. CHICAGO FIRE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CHICAGO FIRE FOUNDATION give?
CHICAGO FIRE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, District Of Columbia, and Indiana. 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 FIRE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CHICAGO FIRE FOUNDATION fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CHICAGO FIRE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, CHICAGO FIRE FOUNDATION awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $640 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CHICAGO FIRE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, CHICAGO FIRE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include NORTH AUSTIN COMMUNITY CENTER, UNITED STATES SOCCER FOUNDATION INC, and UNITED ELITE SC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CHICAGO FIRE FOUNDATION?
CHICAGO FIRE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.