Grantees

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2016

Garfield Park Community Council

Community Organizing Support

The Garfield Park Community Council is a community-building organization made up of dedicated residents and allies working together to develop leaders and create opportunities and programs that build a vital Garfield Park community.

2016

Forefront

Membership

Forefront is Illinois’ statewide association representing both grantmakers and nonprofits, as well as their advisors and allies. Our mission is to build a vibrant social impact sector for all the people of Illinois. We provide education, advocacy, thought leadership, and facilitate collective action around issues that are important to our Members and to the sector.

2016

Midwest Academy

Summer Internship Program

The Midwest Academy is a national training institute committed to advancing the struggle for social, economic, and racial justice.

2016

PASO (West Suburban Action Project)

General Operating Support

PASO – West Suburban Action Project is a community-based social justice organization that works to engage community members to address issues that affect them, their families, and neighbors with the mission to build stronger communities where all residents can live dignified lives regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic or immigration status.

2016

Alliance of the Southeast

General Operating Support

ASE represents a breadth of organizations, civic leaders, members, and allies, all committed to reinvesting in the families and neighborhoods of Chicago’s Southeast Side. Together, we are making our communities stronger, safer, healthier and more powerful.

2016

Waukegan to College

Community Organizing Support

We formed in 2009 as a result of a series of listening sessions in Waukegan churches and other local institutions. The sessions — sponsored by Lake County United — highlighted a universal need and urgent priority to help their sons and daughters get to and through college graduation.

2016

Exponent Philanthropy

2016 National Conference Host Committee

To amplify and increase the impact of lean funders by building an inclusive community where they can learn, connect, and collaborate.

2016

Alzheimer’s Foundation of America

in memory of Robert M. Johnson

The mission of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is to provide support, services and education to individuals, families and caregivers affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias nationwide, and fund research for better treatment and a cure.

2016

Brighton Park Neighborhood Council

General Operating Support

Brighton Park Neighborhood Council (BPNC) is a community based, nonprofit organization serving a working class neighborhood on Chicago’s Southwest side.

2003

In honor of former board member Esther Nieves

Erie Neighborhood House

Today, Erie House is a modern social services nonprofit with programming and resources for children & youth, mental health & community wellness, adult education & training, legal services, and more.

2003