Childrens First Fund The Chicago Public School Foundation

Organization Overview

Childrens First Fund The Chicago Public School Foundation is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Childrens First Fund The Chicago Public School Foundation employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Childrens First Fund The Chicago Public School Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2021, Childrens First Fund The Chicago Public School Foundation generated $27.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 38.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $23.3m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 32.4% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Childrens First Fund The Chicago Public School Foundation has awarded 196 individual grants totaling $27,277,735. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE MISSION OF THE CHILDREN FIRST FUND IS TO PROMOTE THE GROWTH AND SUCCESS OF 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.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE CFF MISSION IS TO SUPPORT CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS (CPS) GOAL OF PREPARING EVERY STUDENT FOR SUCCESS IN COLLEGE, CAREER AND CIVIC LIFE. OPERATING AS AN INDEPENDENT 501(C)(3), CFF PROACTIVELY ENGAGES PARTNERSHIPS AND EXTERNAL RESOURCES, FACILITATING SUPPORT AND RAISING FUNDS, MAXIMIZING IMPACT FOR SUPPORTERS OF CPS' STUDENTS, AND ADVANCING EQUITY ACROSS THE DISTRICT. CFF IS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING THE DISTRICT BY BEING A TRUSTED, INDEPENDENT PHILANTHROPIC ARM IDENTIFYING AND COMMUNICATING CPS' MOST URGENT NEEDS TO PARTNERS AND ENSURING THE FIDELITY OF THEIR INVESTMENTS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Name Not Listed
Director
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Metropolitan Family Services
Outreach Support And Digital Literacy Training
$414,000
Aramark Coporation
Meal Distribution Support
$350,112
Northwest Side Housing Center
Outreach Support And Digital Literacy Training
$322,000
Creative Circle Llc
Communications And Marketing Support
$201,603
The Ymca Of Metro Chicago
Outreach Support And Digital Literacy Training
$189,000
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,595,000
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$25,380,224
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $6,844,283
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$26,975,224
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $9,939
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $26,985,163

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Childrens First Fund The Chicago Public School Foundation has awarded $1,287,380 in support to 4 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PURPOSE: Personnel

$887,407

CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PURPOSE: Student apprenticeship/jobs program

$269,257

CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PURPOSE: COVID relief

$121,716

CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PURPOSE: School grants

$9,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 25 grants that Childrens First Fund The Chicago Public School Foundation has recieved totaling $3,684,225.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Socialworks

Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: CHILDREN FIRST FUND, CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION WHO'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE THE GROWTH AND SUCCESS OF STUDENTS WITHIN THE CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM.

$826,000
Robert R Mccormick Foundation

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: CPS CIVIC LIFE PROJECT, SUPPORT FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE EARLY GRADES QUALITY INDICATOR

$520,000
Circle Of Service Foundation

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$298,385
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$273,757
Joyce Foundation

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: EDUCATION & ECONOMIC MOBILITY

$253,000
Cme Group Foundation

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: CPS COMPUTER SCIENCE AFTER-SCHOOL CLUBS

$200,000
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