Friends of Families with Children in Crisis Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois · EIN 20-4560243
- Illinois
- Chicago
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Illinois
- Total giving
- $41KTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $130KLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
FRIENDS OF FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN IN CRISIS FOUNDATION (FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE FRIENDS OF CEDU FOUNDATION) PREVIOUSLY PROVIDED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY STUDENTS SEEKING TO ATTEND OR CURRENTLY ENROLLED AT ANY SCHOOL SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED AND OPERATED TO PROVIDE EDUCATION TO EMOTIONALLY AND PSYCHOLOGICALLY CHALLENGED STUDENTS. BEGINNING IN CALENDAR YEAR 2021, THE FOUNDATION CEASED PROVIDING TUITION ASSISTANCE AND IS NOW MAKING GRANTS TO OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS WITH MISSIONS ALIGNED WITH ITS OWN.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Bright Star Community Outreach | $60K | 2022 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: www.friendsoffamilies.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.