Kicks for Kids
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Rolling (quarterly review)
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Rolling — applications accepted year-round
- Tracked since
- April 2026
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Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Other requirements
- Chicagoland area
- Priority is given to organizations that work with or directly service economically disadvantaged or otherwise challenged youth in the Chicagoland area
Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: 501(c)(3) documentation (required - applications without this will not be considered)
Overview
Program Focus: The Kicks for Kids program provides economically or otherwise challenged youth in the Chicagoland area with an opportunity to enjoy a Chicago Fire match at no cost.
Program History:
- More than 80,000 children have participated since inception
- Operated in partnership with 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations
Geographic Scope:
- Chicagoland area
Eligible Organizations:
- Must be 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations in the Chicagoland area
- Priority is given to organizations that work with or directly service economically disadvantaged or otherwise challenged youth in the Chicagoland area
What is Provided:
- Free tickets to Chicago Fire matches
- Tickets must be used for youth with a limited number of tickets utilized for adults who provide supervision and transportation only
Program Rules & Requirements:
- Tickets cannot be sold or exchanged under any circumstances
- Organizations must keep track of dates and number of tickets confirmed for utilization
- If unable to utilize tickets once confirmed, one week's notice must be given to allocate tickets to another charitable organization
- Organizations must utilize at least 75% of the tickets donated to be considered for future ticket donation requests
- Failure to utilize given tickets or adhere to program guidelines will result in loss of consideration or eligibility for future ticket distributions
Contact Information:
- communityrelations@chicagofirefc.com
How to Apply
Application Process
To apply, email communityrelations@chicagofirefc.com with the following required information:
- Your request
- Organization Name
- Contact Person
- Number of tickets requested
- Game Date
- 501(c)(3) documentation (required - applications without this will not be considered)
Important Notes:
- Incomplete applications WILL NOT be processed
- Applications not completed online WILL NOT be accepted
- Applications must be submitted via email to communityrelations@chicagofirefc.com
What Chicago Fire Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 4
- Total given
- $640K
- Median grant
- $65K
- Range
- $10K–$500K
- By dollars: Illinois 98%, Massachusetts 2%. Top recipient cities: Chicago, IL; Northbrook, IL; Braintree, MA.
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Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Youth sports
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