THE CHICAGO PUBLIC EDUCATION FUND (THE FUND) IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT IMPROVES PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN CHICAGO BY INVESTING IN THE TALENTED EDUCATORS WHO LEAD THEM.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$39.7M
-5.2% YoY
Revenue
$3.6M
-47.6% YoY
Net Investment Income
$636K
+60.8% YoY
Expenses
$7.0M
+9.1% YoY
About Chicago Public Education Fund
Based on IRS filings
Chicago Public Education Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $39.7M in total assets. Net investment income was $636K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $39,662,525 | $41,819,615 | $40,657,031 |
| Revenue | $3,626,203 | $6,923,244 | $24,687,762 |
| Expenses | $7,039,776 | $6,453,836 | $5,895,317 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $636,250 | $395,618 | $-300,138 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Chicago Public Education Fund
Breakthrough Schools: Chicago
CHICAGO PUBLIC EDUCATION FUND
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Chicago Principals Fellowship
CHICAGO PUBLIC EDUCATION FUND
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Educator Advisory Committee (EAC)
CHICAGO PUBLIC EDUCATION FUND
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEATHER Y ANICHINI | PRESIDENT & CEO | 55 | $376,639 |
| BRENT GLEDHILL | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| HELEN ZELL | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| BARBARA MALOTT KIZZIAH | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| JILL GARLING | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| ELLEN ALBERDING | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GILLIAN DARLOW | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN DUGENSKE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KIMBERLY EVANS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JIM FRANK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHRISTINA HERZOG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KELLY HOWE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STUART LUCAS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SIDDHARTH MEHTA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANTHONY MILLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| AUYANA ORR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JESSE RUIZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANDREA SAENZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PENNY BENDER SEBRING | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ERIC SMITH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID VITALE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DANDRE J WEAVER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NELSON GEREW | CHIEF PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER | 40 | $210,000 |
| MARIEL LAUREANO | DIRECTOR, EDUCATOR SUPPORT | 40 | $181,341 |
| JULIE BURNETT | DIRECTOR, PARTNERSHIP AND INNOVATION | 40 | $186,918 |
| SUJATA KANKANHALLI | INTERIM COO (1/8/24-12/13/24) | 20 | $153,750 |
| ANNIE BRINGEWATT | DIRECTOR, DATA & STRATEGY | 40 | $146,328 |
| ESTHER LEE | DIRECTOR, PEOPLE AND OPERATIONS | 40 | $121,006 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chicago Public Education Fund?
Chicago Public Education Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds $39.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Chicago Public Education Fund?
As of 2024, Chicago Public Education Fund holds $39.7M in total assets with $3.6M in annual revenue.
Where does Chicago Public Education Fund operate?
Chicago Public Education Fund has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Chicago Public Education Fund's EIN?
Chicago Public Education Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4279013. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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