From public IRS filings
WORKING IN THE SCHOOLS
CHICAGO, IL · Education
Mission
TO EMPOWER CHICAGO ELEMENTARY STUDENTS TO DISCOVER THEMSELVES THROUGH READING WHILE DEVELOPING FOUNDATIONAL LITERACY SKILLS.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$1.7M
Total expenses
$1.7M
Total assets
$1.5M
Program expense ratio
6016%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2023.
Who funds WORKING IN THE SCHOOLS
$1.8M in foundation grants on record from 41 funders — from IRS 990 grant line items.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $154K | 3 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | $139K | 4 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $75K | 4 |
| Chicago White Sox Charities | $60K | 3 |
| Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago | $46K | 3 |
| Chicago Community Trust | $33K | 4 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $32K | 3 |
| Blackbaud Giving Fund | $31K | 1 |
| Brian Littleton Foundation | $30K | 1 |
| Pwc Foundation | $25K | 1 |
Leadership
TENA LATONA — CEO (Principal officer)
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