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, FY25
$500,000+
- Communities In Schools National Office
- Bon and Holly French
$250,000-$499,999
Paul M. Angell Family Foundation
Craig and Elliana Bondy
Cook County Behavioral Health
Anonymous
$100,000-$249,999
- Mark and Jamie Brady
- Cook County Justice Advisory Council (JAC)
- Kevin and Joan Evanich
- Foglia Family Foundation
- GCM Grosvenor
- Ryan and Casey Harris
- Brad and Jen Meyers
- Bill Nygren Foundation
- I.A. O’Shaughnessy Foundation
- Polk Bros. Foundation
- Schreiber Philanthropy
- Kate and David Schuppan
- Steans Family Foundation
- Ulta Beauty, Inc.
- Vivo Foundation
$50,000-$99,999
- Bielinski Family
- The Brinson Foundation
- Finnegan Family Foundation
- Foundation for Human Development
- Jackson
- Kiphart Family Foundation
- Brian and Cindy Moncrief
- Sacks Family Foundation
- Anonymous (2)
$25,000-$49,999
- Suzanne and Michael Burns
- An anonymous donor advised fund at the Chicago Community Foundation
- The Christopher Family Foundation
- Evergreen Children’s Foundation
- Therese and Jim Fauerbach
- Brent Gledhill
- Kemper Educational and Charitable Fund
- Kirkland & Ellis
- The Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust
- Northern Trust Foundation
- Edmond and Alice Opler Foundation
- Peoples Gas Community Fund
- John and Pam Pierce
- PwC
- Sidley Austin
- The Shippy Foundation
- Topfer Family Foundation
- Jim and Catherine Ann Welch
- W.P. & H.B. White Foundation
$10,000-$24,999
- Adams Street Partners, L.P.
- AF Group
- Alvarez and Marsal
- Antares Capital
- Baker McKenzie
- Bartlit Beck LLP
- Neil and Sharon Book
- Michelle Renee Brown
- Mary Capasso
- Capital Group
- CBRE
- CIBC Bank
- Vinay Couto and Lynn Vincent
- Sean Cunningham
- Kent and Elizabeth Dauten
- Benjamin J. Daverman
- Laura and Tony Davis and Linden Capital Partners
- Dan and Nicole Drexler
- The Egerter Family Foundation
- Elder Family Foundation
- Enova
- John Ettelson
- Exelon
- Golder Family Foundation
- Golub Capital
- Josh and Caroline Gray
- John and Margaret Hawn
- Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation
- Jet Support Services, Inc.
- Dorothy and Jack Jiganti
- Journey for Good Foundation
- JPMorgan Chase
- Joseph Linnen
- Mayer Brown
- William McIntosh
- The Mihas Family Charitable Fund
- Morningstar
- The Pritzker Organization
- Ropes & Gray LLP
- Rossotti Family Foundation
- Robin P. Selati and Jill Selati
- Seyfarth
- The Siragusa Family Foundation
- UBS Financial Services
- USG Foundation
- Victory Park Capital Advisors
- Doug Warshauer
- William Blair & Company, LLC
- Winston & Strawn LLP
- Matthew Zimmer
- Anonymous (3)
$5,000-$9,999
- Shannon Alexander and Grant Farrar
- Alexander Ross Group
- Regina and Luke Bakalar
- Christopher A Cartwright
- Edith Chen and Greg Miller
- Cigna Healthcare
- Comcast
- Janel Daley and Charlie Gruber
- Andy Denenberg
- DLA Piper
- Eimer Stahl LLP
- Tim Elberfeld
- Brent Felitto
- Adam Filkin
- Barbara and Todd Ford
- Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
- Global Telecom Solutions
- Andrew and Jeanne Hendrie
- Hines Family Fund
- Sean Huss
- Stacy and Neill Jakobe
- Andrew Jessen
- Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
- Kelley Drye & Warren LLP
- Rick and Amy Michelon
- Charles N. Mills
- NBC Universal Local Chicago
- Evan and Manika Palenschat
- Permanent Capital
- The Jay and Rose Phillips Family Foundation of Minnesota
- Protera
- Mrs. Barbara Scott
- Matt and Marnie Spiegel
- United Healthcare
- Katherine Wanner
- Michelle and Mike Warner
- Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
- WinForest Partners
- Edward and MaryAnn Wood
$1,000-$4,999
- Jeannie Affelder and Jeff Weissglass
- Aon Foundation
- Mary Beth Berkes
- Dr. Sherron J. Bibbie
- Jeff Bilek
- Brian and Heiji Black
- Robin Blesi Doerge Family
- Shaun and Andy Block
- Jessica and Kage Brown
- Kevin Brown
- Mark Buth
- Tiffany Carmona
- Janet and Tony Castelluccio
- Dave and Connie Coolidge
- Albert Cotugno and Debi Levine
- Rob Coulton
- Jeff and April Diehl
- Ada Dolph
- Barbara Downey
- Charles Edelstein
- Alex and Katie Feld
- Fidelis Capital Partners
- Noah Finkel
- Phyllis Fischel
- Mary Fitzpatrick
- Sue and Tom Gates
- Inette S. Gross
- Stacy Gross
- Stephen and Rachel Gross
- Jonathan and Rebecca Guryan
- Nelson Iginla
- Inszone Insurance Services
- Jewel-Osco
- Matt and Marnie Joy
- Joe Keffer
- Kovler Family Foundation
- Robin Letchinger
- Lumpkin Family Foundation
- David and Amanda Mabie
- Alvin Marley
- Patty Martensen and Joel Kaphengst
- Mayer and Morris Kaplan Family Foundation
- Robert R. McCormick Foundation
- Robert McVicker
- Robert Metzger
- Jim and Shelli Moore
- Scott Mulcahy
- Ronald and Ruthellyn Musil Family Fund within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region and the McCormick Foundation
- Allegra Nethery
- Mitch Newman
- The Northern Trust Company
- Ostrow Reisin Berk & Abrams, Ltd
- Colleen and Stephen Padnos
- Jim Parsons
- Mary Ellen Penicook
- Philip and Beth Petti
- Andrew Pillsbury
- Jean Provan
- Brian Scullion
- Bob Shapiro and Nancy Donavan
- Michael M. Sirvinskas
- Mike Siska
- Andrew and Karen Slimmon
- Brent Smith
- John “Yogi” Spence
- Marc and Samantha Strongin
- John Tansey
- Jill Tanz
- Natalie Tessler and Ricky Ginsberg
- Samuel Tinaglia
- Sally and Al Tomlinson
- Matthew Tully
- Elizabeth Vaughan
- Vista Equity Partners
- Georgia Vlamis
- Barbara West
- Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Westropp Jr.
- Douglas Wynne
- Brad and Andie Zamler
- Anonymous (4)