A Better Chicago
Grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois · EIN 27-4499625
- Total giving
- $4.5MTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $21MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
A BETTER CHICAGO IS CHANGING HOW CHICAGO FIGHTS POVERTY BY INVESTING IN BOLD IDEAS THAT CREATE OPPORTUNITY FOR OUR YOUTH.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bottom Line | $300K | 2024 |
| Juvenile Protective Association | $300K | 2024 |
| Chicago Scholars | $250K | 2024 |
| One Million Degrees | $250K | 2024 |
| National Louis University | $230K | 2024 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: abetterchicago.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.