Illinois Network of Charter Schools
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2024
Total received
$8.6M
Foundation funders
18
Grants recorded
59
Years covered
2020–2024
Who funds Illinois Network of Charter Schools?
Illinois Network of Charter Schools is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by Walton Family Foundation Inc ($6.2M), Frank Family Foundation ($700K), The Chicago Community Trust ($500K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $8.6M in grants to Illinois Network of Charter Schools between 2020–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walton Family Foundation Inc | $6,155,000 | 6 | 2020–2024 |
| Frank Family Foundation | $700,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $500,000 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Arie and Ida Crown Memorial | $360,000 | 7 | 2020–2024 |
| Charter Fund Inc | $250,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Butler Family Foundation | $165,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Campaign for Great Public Schools | $150,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Brinson Foundation | $130,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Circle of Service Foundation | $80,000 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| The Bluhm Family Foundation | $40,000 | 2 | 2020–2022 |
| Finnegan Family Foundation | $25,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Cme Group Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Barr Fund | $20,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| The Theodore J and Anne a Theophilos | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Edwardson Family Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Peter D and Carol Goldman Foundation | $8,000 | 8 | 2020–2024 |
| Lewis-Sebring Family Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | $750 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Illinois Network of Charter Schools received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | To Support the organization's efforts in policy, parent and community engagement, and communications. | $700,000 |
| 2024 | Frank Family Foundation | GENERAL FUND RAISING | $700,000 |
| 2024 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $215,000 |
| 2024 | Campaign for Great Public Schools | TO SUPPORT GRANTEE'S CHARTER INDEPENDENCE WORK | $150,000 |
| 2024 | Arie and Ida Crown Memorial | GENERAL OPERATING | $150,000 |
| 2024 | The Butler Family Foundation | CHARTER SCHOOL EDUCATION | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Circle of Service Foundation | EDUCATION | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Finnegan Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Lewis-Sebring Family Foundation | IN SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Peter D and Carol Goldman Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Peter D and Carol Goldman Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | To Support the organization's efforts in policy, parent and community engagement, and communications. | $1,000,000 |
| 2023 | Charter Fund Inc | IMPACT AND INNOVATION | $250,000 |
| 2023 | Arie and Ida Crown Memorial | GENERAL OPERATING | $100,000 |
| 2023 | The Butler Family Foundation | CHARTER SCHOOL EDUCATION | $50,000 |
| 2023 | The Brinson Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $35,000 |
| 2023 | Arie and Ida Crown Memorial | GENERAL OPERATING | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Circle of Service Foundation | EDUCATION | $20,000 |
| 2023 | The Chicago Community Trust | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Finnegan Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $5,000 |
| 2023 | The Barr Fund | GENERAL FUND | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Peter D and Carol Goldman Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Peter D and Carol Goldman Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | To support INCS to conduct communications work in Chicago and Illinois to advance the interests of charter schools and their families, craft a positive narrative related to school choice, and support and advance the work of the broader education coalition in the state. | $1,460,000 |
| 2022 | The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support | $60,000 |
| 2022 | The Brinson Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $35,000 |
| 2022 | The Butler Family Foundation | CHARTER SCHOOL EDUCATION | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Arie and Ida Crown Memorial | GENERAL OPERATING | $25,000 |
| 2022 | The Bluhm Family Foundation | EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION | $20,000 |
| 2022 | Finnegan Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $5,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 59 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Illinois Network of Charter Schools?
Illinois Network of Charter Schools is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by Walton Family Foundation Inc ($6.2M), Frank Family Foundation ($700K), The Chicago Community Trust ($500K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $8.6M in grants to Illinois Network of Charter Schools between 2020–2024.
Who is Illinois Network of Charter Schools's largest funder?
Walton Family Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of Illinois Network of Charter Schools, with $6.2M across 6 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Illinois Network of Charter Schools received?
IRS 990 filings record $8.6M in grants to Illinois Network of Charter Schools across 59 grants from 18 funders between 2020–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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