Chicago Teachers Union
THE CHICAGO TEACHERS UNION FOUNDATION, INC. ("FOUNDATION") WAS ORGANIZED FOR EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL WELFARE PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501 (C) (4) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE FOUNDATION'S CIVIC AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: SUPPORT OF PROJECTS, PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHER NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE SERVICES TO IMPROVE AND ASSIST PUBLIC SCHOOLS, TEACHERS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS AND RETIRED TEACHERS, INCLUDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR ELIGIBLE ELDERLY AND RETIRED CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$43.1M
-1.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$110K
Grant Count
2
Avg Grant Size
$55K
About Chicago Teachers Union
Based on IRS filings
Chicago Teachers Union is a nonprofit organization, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $43.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $110K. Net investment income was $1.3M.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $43,149,249 | $43,922,831 | $44,201,658 |
| Revenue | $3,543,373 | $3,639,299 | $3,638,783 |
| Expenses | $3,589,901 | $3,624,296 | $4,694,434 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,329,748 | $336,421 | $460,509 |
| 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 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Chicago Teachers Union
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Center for Community Change Action ($100,000), Crossroads Fund ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CENTER FOR COMMUNITY CHANGE ACTION WASHINGTON, DC | SUPPORT LOW INCOME PEOPLE | $100,000 |
| CROSSROADS FUND CHICAGO, IL | SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION WORKERS | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STACY DAVIS-GATES | PRESIDENT | 0.3 | — |
| CHRISTEL WILLIAMS | RECORDING SECRETARY | 0.3 | — |
| JACKSON POTTER | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.3 | — |
| MARIA MORENO | FINANCIAL SECRETARY | 0.3 | — |
| ERIC LATTYAK | CHIEF ENGINEER | 40 | $156,562 |
| CHARISE BENNETT | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS | 40 | $102,197 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Chicago Teachers Union?
As of 2024, Chicago Teachers Union holds $43.1M in total assets with $3.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $110K in 2024.
Where does Chicago Teachers Union operate?
Chicago Teachers Union has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Illinois, North Carolina, Pennsylvania.
What size grants does Chicago Teachers Union award?
In 2024, Chicago Teachers Union awarded 2 grants totaling $110K — an average of about $55K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Chicago Teachers Union's EIN?
Chicago Teachers Union's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7076885. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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