Chicago Charter School Foundation
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Chicago Charter School Foundation at a glance
In short: Chicago Charter School Foundation gave $1.3M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $1.3M), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,336,014
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $1,336,014
- Median grant
- $1,336,014
- Total assets
- $115,097,241
- -0.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Chicago Charter School Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Meridian Charter Schools ($1.3M).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Meridian Charter Schools Chicago, IL | Civitas education partners, llc (CEP) was formed to provide management services for civitas schools, llc. The foundation was the sole manager and sole member of civitas education partners, llc. Civitas education partners, llc was the sole member of civitas schools, llc. The foundation was the sole manager of civitas schools, llc. Effective july 1, 2024, civitas education partners, llc spun off into a new entity, doing business as meridian charter schools, for which the foundation is no longer the sole manager and sole member. The foundation was formerly consolidated with CEP. On the date of spin-off, all assets and liabilities of CEP were transferred to meridian charter schools. No consideration was received in exchange for all assets and liabilities of CEP. A loss on spin-off of subsidiary entity of $1,336,014 is recognized on the audited financials statement of activities. | $1,336,014 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $115,097,241 | $133,999,480 | $134,957,608 | $1,336,014 | 1 | $1,657,669 |
| 2024 | $115,856,054 | $129,561,820 | $129,990,862 | — | — | $1,128,240 |
| 2023 | $117,812,382 | $123,103,358 | $121,558,057 | — | — | $484,635 |
| 2022 | $120,200,318 | $126,920,103 | $120,734,031 | — | — | $778,751 |
| 2021 | $115,297,280 | $112,450,747 | $109,010,269 | — | — | $834,329 |
| 2020 | $103,636,981 | $109,707,690 | $111,546,258 | — | — | $502,324 |
About Chicago Charter School Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Chicago Charter School Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $115.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.3M. Net investment income was $1.7M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Chicago Charter School Foundation is led by Elizabeth Delaney Purvis, Chief Executive Officer on the 2025 filing; 9 of 22 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elizabeth Delaney Purvis
Chief Executive Officer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$119K (2025)
Evan Sharp
Chair
Director → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Claudia L. Beltran
Managing Director of Governance
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$131K (2024) → $131K (2025)
Lucas Allen McShane
Managing Director of Teaching & Learning
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$132K (2024) → $134K (2025)
Daniel Cancel
Managing Director of Facilities
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$123K (2025)
Venkat Maddila
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Crystal Stonewall
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine Poindexter-Harris
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig Henderson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Napier
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doresah Ford-Bey
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Wilson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Reilly
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Korrin Anderson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maureen Resac
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pelin Deniz
Chief Operations Officer
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$132K (2021) → $180K (2025)
Allison Hansen
Chief of School
Chief Academic Officer → Chief of School, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$103K (2022) → $166K (2025)
Kris Cheung
Former CEO
Chief Executive Officer → CEO & Director, 2024
CEO & Director → Former CEO, 2025
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$53K (2022) → $153K (2025)
Meaghan Jennings
Chief Development & Marketing Officer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$151K (2025)
Vasiliki Tsirtsis
Cep Chief Operating Officer - Term
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$117K (2025)
Brian Novelline
Treasurer
President → Director, 2022
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Chizewer
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (37)
- Former: Christine Leung (2020–2024) — President
- Former: Lahari Goud (2020–2024) — Cep President
- Former: Torry Bennett-Davis (2020–2024) — Cep Chief Executive Officer
- Former: Mark Morgan (2022–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Tiffany N. Johnson (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Yesica Rufino-Perez (2022–2024) — Engagement Partner
- Former: Anita Geter (2024) — Controller
- Former: Corey Jacobson (2024) — Director
- Former: Elizabeth Williams-Clark (2024) — Director of Talent
- Former: David Blinderman (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Derrick Orr (2020–2023) — Cep School Principal
- Former: Ileana P. Rodriguez (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Lindsey Girard (2020–2023) — School Director
- Former: Taquia Hylton (2020–2023) — Cep School Principal
- Former: Alan Jackson (2022–2023) — Director of Information Technology
- Former: Edwindra Johnson (2022–2023) — Chief People Officer - Term
- Former: Matsuo Marti (2022–2023) — Chief Schools Officer
- Former: Pete Pellegrino (2022–2023) — Chief Financial Officer - Term
- Former: Tyson Daniel (2022–2023) — School Principal
- Former: Chrystal Fields (2023) — Managing Director of Student & Fam Supp
- Former: Himali Patel (2021–2022) — CFO - Term
- Former: Kevyn Harmon (2021–2022) — Cep Chief Operations Officer
- Former: Stacey Rubin (2022) — Managing Director Marketing
- Former: Aylon Samouha (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Dina Everage (2020–2021) — Cep Chief Academic Officer - Term
- Former: Elizabeth Shaw (2020–2021) — Chief Executive Officer - Term
- Former: Laura Thonn (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Stephanie Crosier (2020–2021) — Chief Learning Officer - Term
- Former: Zataya Shackelford-Walter (2020–2021) — Cep School Director
- Former: Donald Evans (2021) — Human Resources Director
- Former: Catherine Gottfred (2020) — Director - Term
- Former: Daniel Anello (2020) — Director - Term
- Former: Kathleen Clarke (2020) — Chief of Network Operations - Term
- Former: Leeandra Khan (2020) — Cep Chief Executive Officer - Term
- Former: Neil Shah (2020) — Chief Financial Officer - Term
- Former: Stephen McClain (2020) — Chief of Schools - Term
- Former: Violet Clark (2020) — Director - Term
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $180K, to Pelin Deniz (Chief Operations Officer). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Chicago Charter School Foundation
How much does Chicago Charter School Foundation give each year?
Chicago Charter School Foundation gave $1.3M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Chicago Charter School Foundation?
Chicago Charter School Foundation reported $115.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $134.0M.
What is Chicago Charter School Foundation?
Chicago Charter School Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $115.1M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Chicago Charter School Foundation operate?
Chicago Charter School Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Chicago Charter School Foundation's EIN?
Chicago Charter School Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4141583. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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