To raise funds that will benefit Chicago-area children's charities. The accomplishment of this mission is through an annual conference that raises money by presenting ideas from an elite group of successful investment managers.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$719K
+2.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.7M
+4.2% YoY
Grant Count
13
-7.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$135K
+12.2% YoY
About Invest for Kids Inc
Based on IRS filings
Invest for Kids Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $719K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 13 grants totaling $1.7M. Net investment income was $67K.
Focus Areas
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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 | $719,279 | $701,773 | $591,688 |
| Revenue | $2,186,831 | $2,123,711 | $2,013,591 |
| Expenses | $2,169,325 | $2,013,626 | $2,271,396 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $67,064 | $52,543 | $9,413 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Invest for Kids Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Atlas Fellows Inc ($200,000), Camp For All Kids ($200,000), Chicago Eco HouseNehemiahGrp ($200,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Atlas Fellows Inc Chicago, IL | To aid their exempt purpose | $200,000 |
| Camp For All Kids Chicago, IL | To aid their exempt purpose | $200,000 |
| CareerSpring Foundation Bellaire, TX | To aid their exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Chicago Eco HouseNehemiahGrp Chicago, IL | To aid their exempt purpose | $200,000 |
| Chicago Scholars Chicago, IL | To aid their exempt purpose | $73,600 |
| College Possible Chicago Chicago, IL | To aid their exempt purpose | $200,000 |
| DePaul University-Division of Chicago, IL | To aid their exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Great Lakes Academy Inc Chicago, IL | To aid their exempt purpose | $200,000 |
| Harris Theater-ATP Chicago, IL | To aid their exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| IL Network of Charter Schools Chicago, IL | To aid their exempt purpose | $35,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Kovler | CEO/Tr/Secr. | 2 | — |
| Ronald S Levin | President/Dir. | 20 | — |
| Brian T Burke | CFO/Director | 4 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Invest for Kids Inc?
Invest for Kids Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds $719K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Invest for Kids Inc?
As of 2024, Invest for Kids Inc holds $719K in total assets with $2.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 13 grants totaling $1.7M in 2024.
Where does Invest for Kids Inc operate?
Invest for Kids Inc has awarded grants in Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, Texas.
What size grants does Invest for Kids Inc award?
In 2024, Invest for Kids Inc awarded 13 grants totaling $1.7M — an average of about $135K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Invest for Kids Inc's EIN?
Invest for Kids Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0826182. 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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