Grantmaking public charity · EIN 27-4499625
A Better Chicago
Chicago, IL
A Better Chicago is a public charity that makes grants based in Chicago, IL. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $3.84M in grants paid across 25 grants, with $20.7M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Bottom Line, Juvenile Protective Association and One Million Degrees.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check A Better Chicago's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
A better chicago is changing how chicago fights poverty by investing in bold ideas that create opportunity for our youth
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bottom Line | Jamaica Plain, MA | Community Development | $300,000 |
| Juvenile Protective Association | Chicago, IL | Community Development | $300,000 |
| One Million Degrees | Chicago, IL | Community Development | $250,000 |
| Chicago Scholars | Chicago, IL | Community Development | $250,000 |
| Vocel Viewing Our Children as Emerging Leaders | Chicago, IL | Community Development | $225,000 |
| National Louis University | Chicago, IL | Community Development | $225,000 |
| College Possible | Chicago, IL | Community Development | $200,000 |
| Braven Inc | Chicago, IL | Community Development | $200,000 |
| Intrinsic Schools | Chicago, IL | Community Development | $175,000 |
| Chicago HOPES for Kids | Chicago, IL | Community Development | $150,000 |
| Alternatives | Chicago, IL | Community Development | $150,000 |
| iMentor | New York, NY | Community Development | $125,000 |
| Springboard Collaborative | Philadelphia, PA | Community Development | $125,000 |
| Austin Childcare Provider's Network | Chicago, IL | Community Development | $100,000 |
| The Bloc | Chicago, IL | Community Development | $100,000 |
| MAAFA Redemption Project | Chicago, IL | Community Development | $100,000 |
| Rush University Medical Center | Chicago, IL | Community Development | $100,000 |
| Lion's Pride Mentoring | Chicago, IL | Community Development | $100,000 |
| Roosevelt University | Chicago, IL | Community Development | $80,000 |
| The Firehouse Community Arts Center of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Community Development | $75,000 |
| Project OneTen | Chicago, IL | Community Development | $75,000 |
| A House in Austin | Chicago, IL | Community Development | $50,000 |
| Lost Boyz Inc | Chicago, IL | Community Development | $25,000 |
| Kipp Chicago Schools | Chicago, IL | Community Development | $10,000 |
| Noble Network of Charter Schools | Chicago, IL | Community Development | $10,000 |
Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does A Better Chicago accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check A Better Chicago's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does A Better Chicago give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $3,840,067 in grants paid (25 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has A Better Chicago funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Bottom Line (MA), $300K, Juvenile Protective Association (IL), $300K, One Million Degrees (IL), $250K, Chicago Scholars (IL), $250K and Vocel Viewing Our Children as Emerging Leaders (IL), $225K.