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Grants paid by A Better Chicago, tax year 2021
EIN 27-4499625 · Chicago, IL · Form 990, Schedule I · NTEE P20
In tax year 2021, A Better Chicago (EIN 27-4499625) reported 26 grants paid totaling $5,230,000. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Every grant, 2021
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Roosevelt University Chicago, IL | A | $470,000 | paid | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | 202232429349300123 |
| 2021 | Kipp Chicago Schools Chicago, IL | A | $380,000 | paid | Community Development | 202232429349300123 |
| 2021 | Bottom Line Jamaica Plain, MA | A | $325,000 | paid | Community Development | 202232429349300123 |
| 2021 | National Louis University Chicago, IL | A | $300,000 | paid | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | 202232429349300123 |
| 2021 | Juvenile Protective Association Chicago, IL | A | $275,000 | paid | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | 202232429349300123 |
| 2021 | Leap Innovations Chicago, IL | A | $250,000 | paid | Community Development | 202232429349300123 |
| 2021 | Leading Educators Chicago, IL | A | $250,000 | paid | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | 202232429349300123 |
| 2021 | Chicago Scholars Chicago, IL | A | $250,000 | paid | Community Development | 202232429349300123 |
| 2021 | College Possible Chicago, IL | A | $250,000 | paid | Community Development | 202232429349300123 |
| 2021 | Vocel Viewing Our Children As Emerging Leaders Chicago, IL | A | $225,000 | paid | Community Development | 202232429349300123 |
| 2021 | Chicago Hopes for Kids Chicago, IL | A | $220,000 | paid | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | 202232429349300123 |
| 2021 | Barr Maple Grove, MN | A | $220,000 | paid | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | 202232429349300123 |
| 2021 | Alternatives Chicago, IL | A | $205,000 | paid | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | 202232429349300123 |
| 2021 | Noble Network of Charter Schools Chicago, IL | A | $200,000 | paid | Community Development | 202232429349300123 |
| 2021 | One Million Degrees Chicago, IL | A | $200,000 | paid | Community Development | 202232429349300123 |
| 2021 | Pitch-in Chicago, IL | A | $170,000 | paid | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | 202232429349300123 |
| 2021 | Imentor New York, NY | A | $165,000 | paid | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | 202232429349300123 |
| 2021 | Braven Inc Chicago, IL | A | $150,000 | paid | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | 202232429349300123 |
| 2021 | Intrinsic Schools Chicago, IL | A | $150,000 | paid | Community Development | 202232429349300123 |
| 2021 | Lion Pride Mentoring Chicago, IL | A | $140,000 | paid | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | 202232429349300123 |
| 2021 | Rush University Medical Center Chicago, IL | A | $100,000 | paid | Community Development | 202232429349300123 |
| 2021 | Austin Childcare Provider's Network Chicago, IL | A | $75,000 | paid | Community Development | 202232429349300123 |
| 2021 | After School Matters Chicago, IL | A | $75,000 | paid | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | 202232429349300123 |
| 2021 | Maafa Redemption Project Chicago, IL | A | $75,000 | paid | Community Development | 202232429349300123 |
| 2021 | The Bloc Chicago, IL | A | $72,500 | paid | Community Development | 202232429349300123 |
| 2021 | The Firehouse Community Arts Center of Chicago Chicago, IL | A | $37,500 | paid | Community Development | 202232429349300123 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are the matcher's inference and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.
Derived from IRS Form 990 e-file XML. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. All years for this funder.
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