Chicago Sky Cares
Chicago Sky Cares' mission is to empower the lives of people in marginalized communities throughout the chicagoland area through scholarships, education, economic development and charitable donations. Chicago Sky Cares is able to actively support the mission through a series of programs and events built around the importance of education, economic development and support for military and veteran families, homeless shelters, underserved families, battered women's shelters and food banks.
Chicago Sky Cares at a glance
In short: Chicago Sky Cares gave $143K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $24K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $143,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- Average grant
- $23,833
- Median grant
- $28,750
- Total assets
- $24,484
- -88.6% 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 Sky Cares funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Langford Academy ($38K). Together the top 6 received $143K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $143K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Langford Academy Chicago, IL | Court Refurbishment | $38,000 |
| Children First Fund Chicago, IL | CPS Girl Mentoring Program | $30,000 |
| Dreams for Kids Chicago, IL | Financial Literacy Program | $30,000 |
| Hyde Park Day Schools Chicago, IL | Training for (10) CPS Teachers | $27,500 |
| Whitney Young Boys Basketbal Chicago, IL | Basketball Tournament Event | $10,000 |
| Build Inc Chicago, IL | Holiday Giving | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24,484 | $610,156 | $801,009 | $143,000 | 6 |
| 2024 | $215,337 | $790,906 | $672,638 | — | — |
| 2023 | $97,069 | $600,255 | $736,523 | — | — |
| 2022 | $233,337 | $522,341 | $476,818 | — | — |
| 2021 | $187,814 | $315,296 | $198,280 | — | — |
| 2020 | $70,798 | $249,605 | $133,373 | — | — |
About Chicago Sky Cares
Based on IRS filings
Chicago Sky Cares is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $24K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $143K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Chicago Sky Cares is led by Adam Fox, CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Adam Fox
CEO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Stender
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stephanie Hedrick
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jada Peterson (2022–2023) — President
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.
Frequently asked questions about Chicago Sky Cares
How much does Chicago Sky Cares give each year?
Chicago Sky Cares gave $143K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Chicago Sky Cares's typical grant size?
Chicago Sky Cares's median grant in 2025 was $28,750, and its average grant was $23,833, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Chicago Sky Cares give grants?
Chicago Sky Cares gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (6 grants).
Does Chicago Sky Cares give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Chicago Sky Cares's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Chicago Sky Cares's largest grantees?
Chicago Sky Cares's largest 2025 grantees include Langford Academy ($38,000), Children First Fund ($30,000) and Dreams for Kids ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Chicago Sky Cares?
Chicago Sky Cares reported $24K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $610K.
What is Chicago Sky Cares?
Chicago Sky Cares is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $24K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Chicago Sky Cares's EIN?
Chicago Sky Cares's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1463045. 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 July 8, 2026)
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