From public IRS filings
A BETTER CHICAGO
CHICAGO, IL · Human Services
Mission
A BETTER CHICAGO IS CHANGING HOW CHICAGO FIGHTS POVERTY BY INVESTING IN BOLD IDEAS THAT CREATE OPPORTUNITY FOR OUR YOUTH
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$12.4M
Total expenses
$7.5M
Total assets
$20.7M
Program expense ratio
75%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds A BETTER CHICAGO
$16.8M in foundation grants on record from 64 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $3M | 4 |
| Crankstart Foundation | $1.9M | 1 |
| Fulk Family Foundation | $1.4M | 2 |
| J S Frank Foundation | $1.3M | 3 |
| Xl Foundation | $1M | 1 |
| Chicago Blackhawks Foundation | $893K | 3 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $770K | 4 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $628K | 4 |
| Finnegan Family Foundation | $600K | 3 |
| Chern Family Foundation | $461K | 4 |
Leadership
Elizabeth F Swanson CEO — CEO (Principal officer)
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