Children and Teachers Foundation of the Chicago Teachers Union
The children & teachers foundation of the chicago teachers union ("foundation") was organized for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. The foundation's civic and chartiable purposes include the following: providing assistance to chicago public school employees and their families, (including retired employees), providing assistance to chicago public schools children and their families, supporting charitable and educational activities, supporting initiatives and programs of the general community, the chicago teachers union and the chicago public schools.
Children and Teachers Foundation of the Chicago Teachers Union at a glance
In short: Children and Teachers Foundation of the Chicago Teachers Union gave $213K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $71K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $212,500
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- Average grant
- $70,833
- Median grant
- $62,500
- Total assets
- $394,861
- +656.1% 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 Children and Teachers Foundation of the Chicago Teachers Union funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was One Northside ($100K). Together the top 3 received $213K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $213K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| One Northside Chicago, IL | Green Schools Grant Subgrantee Payments | $100,000 |
| Southeast Environmental Task Force Chicago, IL | Green Schools Grant Subgrantee Payments | $62,500 |
| People for Community Recovery Chicago, IL | Green Schools Grant Subgrantee Payments | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $394,861 | $1,170,581 | $1,153,470 | $212,500 | 3 |
| 2024 | $52,225 | $159,365 | $757,057 | — | — |
| 2023 | $39,506 | $103,771 | $740,784 | — | — |
| 2022 | $46,901 | $233,899 | $725,261 | — | — |
| 2021 | $59,944 | $230,259 | $689,324 | — | — |
| 2020 | $40,806 | $169,457 | $596,567 | — | — |
About Children and Teachers Foundation of the Chicago Teachers Union
Based on IRS filings
Children and Teachers Foundation of the Chicago Teachers Union 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 $395K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $213K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Children and Teachers Foundation of the Chicago Teachers Union is led by Stacy Davis Gates, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 3 of 8 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Stacy Davis Gates
President
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Cherkasky-Davis
Director of Ntl
Quest Assistant Director → Director of Ntl, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$151K (2021) → $159K (2025)
Walter Taylor
Director of Professional D
Quest Director → Director of Professional D, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$148K (2021) → $159K (2025)
Paula Barajas
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Moriarty
Career Pathways Coordinator
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$111K (2021) → $121K (2025)
Christel Williams
Recording Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maria Moreno
Financial Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jackson Potter
Vice President
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jesse Sharkey (2020–2022) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $159K, to Lynn Cherkasky-Davis (Director of NTL). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Children and Teachers Foundation of the Chicago Teachers Union
How much does Children and Teachers Foundation of the Chicago Teachers Union give each year?
Children and Teachers Foundation of the Chicago Teachers Union gave $213K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Children and Teachers Foundation of the Chicago Teachers Union's typical grant size?
Children and Teachers Foundation of the Chicago Teachers Union's median grant in 2025 was $62,500, and its average grant was $70,833, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Children and Teachers Foundation of the Chicago Teachers Union give grants?
Children and Teachers Foundation of the Chicago Teachers Union 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 (3 grants).
Does Children and Teachers Foundation of the Chicago Teachers Union give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Children and Teachers Foundation of the Chicago Teachers Union's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Green Schools Grant Subgrantee Payments" (3 grants).
How large is Children and Teachers Foundation of the Chicago Teachers Union?
Children and Teachers Foundation of the Chicago Teachers Union reported $395K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What is Children and Teachers Foundation of the Chicago Teachers Union?
Children and Teachers Foundation of the Chicago Teachers Union is a public charity focused on Education, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $395K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Children and Teachers Foundation of the Chicago Teachers Union's EIN?
Children and Teachers Foundation of the Chicago Teachers Union's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-5340132. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
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