Start Early
Grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois · EIN 36-3186328
- Illinois
- Chicago
- Community Improvement and Capacity Building
- Community Improvement and Capacity Building in Illinois
- Total giving
- $37MTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $130MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
START EARLY ADVANCES QUALITY EARLY LEARNING FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN, BEFORE BIRTH THROUGH THEIR EARLIEST YEARS, TO HELP CLOSE THE OPPORTUNITY GAP.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| El Hogar | $3.3M | 2023 |
| Marillac Social Center | $3M | 2023 |
| Chicago Child Care Society | $2.6M | 2023 |
| One Hope United | $2.5M | 2023 |
| Casa Central | $2.3M | 2023 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: startearly.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.