The work we do in Chicago public schools helps keep students in school and on track to graduate. It has a data-driven impact. We leverage community resources efficiently and focus on proven programs.
For less than $50 per student, we are able to achieve important results in improving social-emotional health, physical health, arts enrichment, and college and career readiness. All of this comes together to keep students in school and on track to graduate prepared for success.
This combination of efficiency and effectiveness appeals to our sponsors and donors. They view their donations as investments – in our work, in the students of Chicago, and in the city of Chicago.
Our current partners encompass leading foundations, civic-minded corporations, and caring individuals. Their generous support allows us to serve the students of Chicago, which serves the greater good as well.
Donor Profile: Adams Street Partners
CIS of Chicago is thrilled to highlight Adams Street Partners as a partner in our work since 2003. Adams Street has been recognized as one of the most respected and experienced private markets investment managers. A leader in business and philanthropy, they believe that investing in communities is an essential element of global citizenship.
In recent years, Adams Street has been a generous sponsor of CIS of Chicago’s annual event. They have also hosted students at their office as part of our Inspiring Futures program, allowing our young people the chance to connect with professionals and visualize opportunities for their future. Thank you to Adams Street for the years of support of our work.
Donor Highlight: Evergreen Children's Foundation
CIS of Chicago is honored to feature Evergreen Children’s Foundation as a new partner in our work. Based in Chicago, Evergreen Children’s Foundation is committed to enhancing the lives of disadvantaged youth both in Chicago and across the United States by funding research, providing financial assistance to families, and enabling the next generation to develop the necessary skills to lead fulfilling lives.
The Foundation hosts an annual boxing event – Fighting For Futures – which allows the Foundation to provide grants to select non-profits aligned with their mission. CIS of Chicago is grateful to have been a 2024 recipient of these funds. With the Foundation’s support, we can continue supporting students on their journey to graduate high school prepared to succeed. We sincerely thank Evergreen Children’s Foundation for their partnership in this work.
Leaders in Learning
Communities In Schools of Chicago Donors, FY23
$500,000+
- Bon and Holly French
$250,000-$499,999
- Craig and Elliana Bondy
- Anonymous
$100,000-$249,999
- Paul M. Angell Family Foundation
- Communities In Schools National Organization
- Mark and Jamie Brady
- Kevin and Joan Evanich
- Foglia Family Foundation
- GCM Grosvenor
- Ryan and Casey Harris
- Brad and Jen Meyers
- Michael Reese Health Trust
- Polk Bros. Foundation
- Ulta Beauty, Inc.
- Vivo Foundation
- Anonymous
$50,000-$99,999
- Don and Laura Bielinski
- Crown Family Philanthropies
- Finnegan Family Foundation
- Foundation for Human Development
- Lefkofsky Family Foundation
- The Reva and David Logan Foundation
- Panda Cares, the philanthropic arm of Panda Express
- David and Kate Schuppan
- Steans Family Foundation
- VNA Foundation
$25,000-$49,999
- BMO
- The Brinson Foundation
- The Chicago Community Trust
- The Davis Family – Laura and Tony Davis and Linden Capital Partners
- Therese and Jim Fauerbach
- Jackson National Community Fund
- Kemper Educational and Charitable Fund
- Kirkland & Ellis
- Brian and Cindy Moncrief
- An anonymous donor advised fund at the Chicago Community Foundation
- The Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust
- Peoples Gas Community Fund
- Proskauer Rose
- PwC
- The Shippy Foundation
- Topfer Family Foundation
- University of Chicago Medical Center
- W.P. & H.B. White Foundation
- Anonymous
$10,000-$24,999
- Acre Valley Real Estate
- Adams Street Partners, L.P.
- Alvarez and Marsal
- Antares Capital
- Alexis and Jerry Bednyak Foundation
- Burt and Kandee Bondy
- Neil Book
- Michelle Renee Brown
- Capital Group
- Capital One
- Jodi and Ruben Caro
- Cresset Capital
- The Egerter Family Foundation
- Elder Family Foundation
- Mr. Eugene F. Fama and Mrs. Sallyann D. Fama
- Golder Family Foundation
- Golub Capital
- Janel Daley and Charlie Gruber
- Richard and Pamela Gunst
- John and Margaret Hawn
- Hudson Group
- Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation
- Andrew and Susie Kassof
- Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
- Alain and Laura LeCoque
- William McIntosh
- Northern Trust Foundation
- Bill Nygren Foundation
- Edmond and Alice Opler Foundation
- Valli Perera
- The Jay and Rose Phillips Family Foundation of Minnesota
- Elizabeth Price and Lou Yicese
- The Pritzker Organization
- Ropes & Gray LLP
- Robin P. Selati and Jill Selati
- Shore Capital Partners
- The Siragusa Family Foundation
- Matthew Steinmetz
- Catherine Ann and Jim Welch
- Anonymous (2)
$5,000-$9,999
- The Aiko Foundation
- Shannon Alexander and Grant Farrar
- Aon Foundation
- Ares Management
- Jon and Susan Ballis
- Brian and Heiji Black
Blackstone - Suzanne and Michael Burns
- Christopher Butler
- Edith Chen and Greg Miller
- CIBC Bank
- Cigna Healthcare
- Jesse Criz
- Kent and Elizabeth Dauten
- DLA Piper
- Steve and Alison Dry
- Tim Elberfeld
- Enova
- Ernst & Young LLP
- Barbara and Todd Ford
- Mr. Andrew and Dr. Jenny Friedman
- Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
- Goldman, Sachs & Co.
- Harrison Street
- Robert Jacobson
- Peter Kadens
- Todd Lippman
- Mayer Brown
- Jeff Michael
- Gerald and Liora Mizel
- NTT
- Danny and Jennifer O’Shaughnessy
- Permanent Capital
- Protera
- Mrs. Barbara Scott
- Marc and Samantha Strongin
- Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Westropp Jr.
- William Blair & Company, LLC
- Edward and MaryAnn Wood
- Brad and Andie Zamler
$1,000-$4,999
- Adtalem Global Education Foundation
- Jeannie Affelder and Jeff Weissglass
- Mark Affolter
- Corey Anders
- Darren and Michelle Anixter
- Mike Baum
- Bell Family Charitable Gift Fund
- Justin Berman
- Dr. Sherron J. Bibbie
- Jeff Bilek
- Shaun and Andy Block
- David R. Boles
- Janet and Tony Castelluccio
- Natalie Chan
- Brad and Katie Cohen
- Bill and Kim Colwyn
- Bob and Pam Conlon
- Michael Connally
- Albert Cotugno and Debi Levine
- Marie Devlin
- Jeff and April Diehl
- Ada Dolph
- Dan and Nicole Drexler
- Robert and Barbara Early
- Charles Edelstein
- Mike and Eleanor Evangelides
- Michael and Erica Fishman
- Lisa and JB Fleisher
- Sue and Tom Gates
- Phillip Gerber
- Cary and Danielle Goldman
- Sam and Nancy Guren
- Jonathan and Rebecca Guryan
- Joe Gutman
- Nicole Adele Hayek
- Josh Herz
- Torrence and Kimberly Hinton
- Candice M. Johnson
- Matt and Marnie Joy
- Amy and Marty Kaplan
- John Kos
- Kovler Family Foundation
- Travis Krueger
- Ralph and Michelle Leslie
- Ricky Levitz
- Dean Manone
- Alvin Marley
- Mayer and Morris Kaplan Family Foundation
- Robert R. McCormick Foundation
- Mesirow Financial
- Rick and Amy Michelon
- Ronald and Ruthellyn Musil Family Fund within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region
- Mitch Newman
- Daniel Nussbaum
- Todd Ohlms
- Colleen and Stephen Padnos
- Evan and Manika Palenschat
- Jim Parsons
- Mary Ellen Penicook
- Ian Radomski
- Bob Shapiro and Nancy Donavan
- Greg Sitrin
- Jill Tanz
- Steven Taub
- Ceejay Teku
- Natalie Tessler and Ricky Ginsberg
- Michael Timmers
- Kay Torshen
- Gintaras and Gloria Vaisnys
- Constant and Linda Watson
- Russ and Michelle Williams
- Jamie Woodward
- Anonymous (4)