FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN - CHICAGO
CHICAGO, IL · Human Services
Mission
FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN IS A PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM HELPING THE CHILDREN FACING THE GREATEST RISK FACTORS DEVELOP THE RELATIONSHIPS, GOALS AND SKILLS NECESSARY TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY, ABUSE AND VIOLENCE AND CHANGE THEIR LIFE'S TRAJECTORY. WE WORK WITH CHILDREN STARTING IN KINDERGARTEN AND STAY WITH THEM THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION - NO MATTER WHAT. EACH CHILD IS PAIRED WITH A "FRIEND" (A SALARIED, TRAINED, PROFESSIONAL, FULL-TIME STAFF MEMBER OF FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN) AND THEY SPEND 4 HOURS A WEEK TOGETHER 1:1 - IN SCHOOL, AT HOME AND IN THE COMMUNITY.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2023.
Who funds FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN - CHICAGO
$4.6M in foundation grants on record from 36 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | $1.4M | 1 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $475K | 4 |
| Bls Family Foundation | $455K | 4 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $342K | 4 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | $238K | 6 |
| Donley Foundation-Ud Dtd 12-8-86 | $232K | 4 |
| Friends of the Children | $196K | 4 |
| Cuore E Mani Foundation | $131K | 5 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $126K | 4 |
| Frechette Family Foundation | $125K | 1 |
Leadership
TAAL HASAK-LOWY — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Principal officer)
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