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We collaborate with business and civic leaders, educators and education leaders, nonprofit organizations, and the philanthropic community. Our partners share our commitment to serving and advocating for public schools and the talented educators who lead them. We welcome individual contributions from anyone who wants to support our mission.
You can donate to our current funding campaign, Chicago Leads, using the form below. You can also donate specifically to our Principal Appreciation Campaign through the form on that webpage.
Organizations or individuals interested in a deeper conversation can contact us at development@thefundchicago.org.
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The Chicago Public Education Fund is a 501(c)3 charitable organization. Its federal tax ID (employer identification number, or EIN) is 36-4279013.
The Fund abides fully by the Donor Bill of Rights.
We value the individuals and organizations who invest in The Fund. We keep all personal and financial information confidential and maintain strong data security practices. We do not sell donor contact information (ever) or share it in any format without permission. We also protect investors’ anonymity if they wish.
We are proud to be recognized by Charity Navigator with a four-star rating for demonstrating strong financial health and a commitment to accountability and transparency.
Our most recent Internal Revenue Service Form 990 filings and audited financial statements are below.
If you have any questions, please contact us.