Children First Fund: The Chicago Public Schools Foundation
Children First Fund: The Chicago Public Schools Foundation
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About this organization
Mission
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.
About
CFF, established in 1996, is the 501(c)(3) non-profit organization for the Chicago Public Schools (CPS). In this capacity, CFF acts as a fiscal agent for foundation, corporate, and individual contributions to CPS to fund programs that supplement educational opportunities. The CFF mission is to support CPS' ultimate goal of ensuring that every child in every school is on track at every stage in his or her career to graduate prepared for success in postsecondary education and employment. CFF has raised over $100 million for CPS schools and administrative units since its inception. CFF provides fiscal and grants management services for over 300 CPS programs and schools. CFF supports CPS programs that concentrate on enhancing student achievement.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
According to the filing, the non-profit's mission is “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.”.
When referring to its actions, they were described as: “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.”.
- According to the law, the state of operation reported by the non-profit is IL.
- As per the filing, the address of the non-profit for 2020 is 42 West Madison Street 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL, 60602.
- According to their form, the non-profit as of 2020 has a total of 0 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $213,834.
- The CEO's salary plan within the organization is not subject to review and endorsement by a neutral party.
- The organization elects its board members.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 7 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1996.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization's financial statements were compiled or reviewed by an accountant.
- The organization pays $0 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization pays grants to individuals.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has grants to organizations.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.