Chicago Scholars Foundation
CHICAGO, IL · Education
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2022). Chicago Scholars Foundation has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
WE UNIQUELY SELECT, TRAIN, & MENTOR ACADEMICALLY AMBITIOUS STUDENTS FROM UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES TO COMPLETE COLLEGE & BECOME THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS WHO WILL TRANSFORM THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS & OUR CITY.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2022.
Who funds Chicago Scholars Foundation
$14.5M in foundation grants on record from 74 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Community Trust | $2.2M | 4 |
| Robert R Mccormick Foundation | $2.1M | 3 |
| Best Portion Foundation | $1.6M | 3 |
| Better Chicago | $1.5M | 4 |
| Crankstart Foundation | $1M | 2 |
| Balyasny Foundation | $708K | 2 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $684K | 4 |
| Caerus Foundation | $500K | 2 |
| Circle of Service Foundation | $300K | 3 |
| Pritzker Foundation | $300K | 2 |
Leadership
JEFFERY BECKHAM JR — CEO (Principal officer)
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