Special Children's Charities
Since 1969, Special Children's Charities has been the driving force behind inclusion and empowerment for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout Chicago. Our high-quality athletic, educational and life-enriching programs inspire our participants to dream big, overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. Our transformative programs champion the rights and potential of individuals, support their families and uplift communities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.8M
+2.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.5M
+103.7% YoY
Grant Count
8
+166.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$311K
-23.6% YoY
About Special Children's Charities
Based on IRS filings
Special Children's Charities is a nonprofit organization, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $2.5M. Net investment income was $247K.
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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 | $8,762,203 | $8,572,943 | $7,539,416 |
| Revenue | $8,886,502 | $7,553,223 | $4,510,422 |
| Expenses | $8,475,644 | $7,989,801 | $3,812,378 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $246,822 | $119,901 | $126,316 |
| 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 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Children First Fund The Chicago Public Schools Foundaion ($1,164,494), Chicago Park District ($606,283), Anixter Center ($217,295).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Park District Chicago, IL | General purpose | $606,283 |
| Richard J Daley College Chicago, IL | After 22 Program | $191,640 |
| Anixter Center Chicago, IL | After 22 Program | $217,295 |
| BSN Sports LLC Dallas, TX | Athletic Equipment | $10,178 |
| Eternal Flame of Hope Memorial Fdn Chicago, IL | Flame Lightning at Soldier Field | $40,000 |
| Children First Fund The Chicago Public Schools Foundaion Chicago, IL | Sensory Rooms in Chicago Public Schools | $1,164,494 |
| City Colleges of Chicago Chicago, IL | After 22 Program | $187,106 |
| Wilbur Wright College Chicago, IL | After 22 Program | $70,989 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fran Hurley | President | 5 | — |
| Ray Baker | Vice President | 15 | — |
| Pam Munizzi | Secretary | 5 | — |
| Zachary Harbour | Treasurer | 5 | — |
| Alondo Tucker | Director | 1 | — |
| Brenda McHugh | Director | 1 | — |
| Carolyn Daley | Director | 1 | — |
| Dan Koors | Director | 1 | — |
| James Sheahan | Director | 1 | — |
| Jennifer Kramer | Director | 1 | — |
| Juan Ochoa | Director | 1 | — |
| Kam Buckner | Director | 1 | — |
| Kevin Magnuson | Director | 1 | — |
| Marci Harrison | Director | 1 | — |
| Matt O'Shea | Director | 1 | — |
| Mike Andolina | Director | 1 | — |
| Niall Hardiman | Director | 1 | — |
| Saul Lopez | Director | 1 | — |
| Sheila O'Callaghan | Director | 1 | — |
| Smita Shah | Director | 1 | — |
| Terry Muldoon | Director | 1 | — |
| Tom Gray | Director | 1 | — |
| Tony DiPaolo | Director | 1 | — |
| Mary Slowik | Executive Director | 40 | $107,679 |
| Amy Taylor | Executive Director | 40 | $5,769 |
| Ann M Hartnett | Director of Development | 40 | $123,673 |
| Marybeth O Carlson | Manager | 40 | $128,914 |
| Tapeca Carthan | Director of Finance | 1 | $105,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Special Children's Charities?
As of 2024, Special Children's Charities holds $8.8M in total assets with $8.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $2.5M in 2024.
Where does Special Children's Charities operate?
Special Children's Charities has awarded grants in Illinois, Texas.
What size grants does Special Children's Charities award?
In 2024, Special Children's Charities awarded 8 grants totaling $2.5M — an average of about $311K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Special Children's Charities's EIN?
Special Children's Charities's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7026774. 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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