The work we do in Chicago public schools helps students come to school, stay in school, do better academically, and ultimately, 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, FY24
$500,000+
- Bon and Holly French
$250,000-$499,999
Anonymous
Craig and Elliana Bondy
Cook County Justice Advisory Council (JAC)
Paul M. Angell Family Foundation
$100,000-$249,999
- Anonymous
- Don and Laura Bielinski
- Bill Nygren Foundation
- Mark and Jamie Brady
- Communities In Schools National Office
- Kevin and Joan Evanich
- Foglia Family Foundation
- GCM Grosvenor
- Hudson Group
- Lumpkin Family Foundation
- Brad and Jen Meyers
- Danny and Jennifer O’Shaughnessy
- Polk Bros. Foundation
- The Reva and David Logan Foundation
- Vivo Foundation
$50,000-$99,999
- Mark Anderson
- Anonymous
- The Brinson Foundation
- Crown Family Philanthropies
- Finnegan Family Foundation
- Foundation for Human Development
- Alvin Marley
- Panda Cares, the philanthropic arm of Panda Express
- Collin Roche
- Sacks Family Foundation
- David and Kate Schuppan
- VNA Foundation
$25,000-$49,999
- An anonymous donor advised fund at the Chicago Community Foundation
- Edmond and Alice Opler Foundation
- Ishbia Family Foundation
- Jackson National Community Fund
- Kemper Educational and Charitable Fund
- Kirkland & Ellis
- Brian and Cindy Moncrief
- Peoples Gas Community Fund at The Chicago Community Foundation
- PwC
- Mrs. Barbara Scott
- The Shippy Foundation
- Brian Spaly
- Steans Family Foundation
- Topfer Family Foundation
- W.P. & H.B. White Foundation
$10,000-$24,999
- Adams Street Partners, L.P.
- AF Group
- Alvarez and Marsal
- Anonymous (2)
- Antares Capital
- Regina and Luke Bakalar
- Michelle Renee Brown
- Mary Capasso
- Capital Group
- Jodi and Ruben Caro
- Aaron and Natalie Cohen
- Sean Cunningham
- Janel Daley and Charlie Gruber
- Ben and Cory Daverman
- The Davis Family – Laura and Tony Davis and Linden Capital Partners
- The Duchossois Family Foundation
- The Egerter Family Foundation
- Enova
- Exelon
- Therese and Jim Fauerbach
- Golder Family Foundation
- Golub Capital
- Richard and Pamela Gunst
- John and Margaret Hawn
- Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation
- Jet Support Services, Inc
- Dorothy and Jack Jiganti
- Lewis-Sebring Family Foundation
- Mayer Brown
- William McIntosh
- The Mihas Family Charitable Fund
- John and Pam Pierce
- Elizabeth Price and Lou Yicese
- The Pritzker Organization
- Proskauer Rose
- Ropes & Gray LLP
- Robin P. Selati and Jill Selati
- The Siragusa Family Foundation
- Jim and Catherine Ann Welch
$5,000-$9,999
- Alexander Ross Group
- Alexis and Jerry Bednyak Foundation
- Aon Foundation
- Ares Management
- Susan and Jon Ballis
- Neil and Sharon Book
- The Chicago Community Trust
- Christopher Cartwright
- Edith Chen and Greg Miller
- CIBC Bank
- Cigna Healthcare
- Vinay Couto and Lynn Vincent
- Don & Wanda Tracy Fund of the Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln
- Durable Packaging
- The Elsie Fund
- Ernst & Young LLP
- Paul and Mary Finnegan
- Footlocker
- Barbara and Todd Ford
- Bob and Rose Fealy
- Nick and Kari Galassi
- Mike Gamson
- Helon Hammond
- Hinsdale Junior Woman’s Club
- Bart Holaday
- The Jay and Rose Phillips Family Foundation of Minnesota
- JPMorgan Chase
- Alan and Michelle Kaplan
- Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
- Brandon Lage
- Eric Larson
- Jim Parsons
- Protera
- Michelle Damico Raemont
- Seyfarth
- Natalie Tessler and Ricky Ginsberg
- UBS Financial Services
- United Airlines
- Victory Park Capital Advisors
- William Blair & Company, LLC
- Winston & Strawn LLP
- Edward and MaryAnn Wood
$1,000-$4,999
- Jeannie Affelder and Jeff Weissglass
- Anonymous (2)
- Sam Arra
- Claudia Banks
- Mike BeDell
- Bell Family Charitable Gift Fund
- Dr. Sherron J. Bibbie
- Shaun and Andy Block
- Kory Blumer
- Bernadette Broccolo
- Janet and Tony Castelluccio
- Christine E. and Glenn T. Kelly Charitable Trust
- Michael Connally
- Albert Cotugno and Debi Levine
- Robert and Laura Coulton
- Jesse Criz
- Marie T. Devlin
- Jeff and April Diehl
- DLA Piper
- Cameron Docter
- Robin Blesi Doerge Family
- Steve and Alison Dry
- Alfred Estberg
- Alex and Katie Feld
- Katherine Finnegan
- Five Grain Events, LLC
- Mr. Andrew and Dr. Jenny Friedman
- David Froiland
- Sue and Tom Gates
- Sarah Glenn
- Joe Gutman
- Jonathan and Rebecca Guryan
- Dr. Heather Haukness and Mr. David Bentrem
- Nicole Adele Hayek
- David Hiller
- Hines Family Fund
- Inszone Insurance Services
- Stacy and Neill Jakobe
- Matt and Marnie Joy
- Amy and Marty Kaplan
- Michelle and Ryan Kilkenney
- Kovler Family Foundation
- Jen Lane Landolt
- Ralph and Michelle Leslie
- Lois Morrison and Justin Daab Fund
- James and Jean McClung
- Russell Monco
- Aja Moore
- Kellie Nau
- Mitch Newman
- ORBA
- Colleen and Stephen Padnos
- Evan and Manika Palenschat
- Paige Ponder
- Robert Parsons and Victoria Herget Family Foundation
- Robert R. McCormick Foundation
- Ronald and Ruthellyn Musil Family Fund within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region
- Andy Shackelford
- Bob Shapiro and Nancy Donavan
- Caroline and Ryan Swan
- Jill Tanz
- Thompson Family Foundation
- Michael Timmers
- Christy Uchida
- Elizabeth Vaughan
- Barbara West
- Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Westropp Jr.
- Eric Wilkins
- Jamie Woodward
- Douglas Wynne
- Natasa Zivak