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Childrens First Fund the Chicago Public School Foundation

Public charityFed auditsIRS 990
DBA: SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
Other · CHICAGO, IL · EIN 36-4094830

About

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, (see SCH o) 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.

DBA Schools Foundation

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
6
Volunteers
7

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-06-30
Revenue
$17.1M
Expenses
$21.9M
Assets
$30.4M
Liabilities
$3.2M

Financial history

$24.5M$12.3M$0
161718192021222324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $17.1M · Peak FY2022: $24.5M · Avg: $13.5M

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
—
Lobbying
—
Grants Given
$12.7M
CHILDRENS FIRST FUND THE CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOL FOUNDATION
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Address

233 S Wacker DR STE 4400 FL 44
Chicago, IL, 60606-632

Governance

Voting board members7
Independent members7
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Used comp surveyYes
Initial contract exceptionNo
Public records
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