Organizations Filed Purposes:
The mission of the Children First Fund is to promote the growth and success of Chicago Public Schools through philanthropy and partnerships. We serve as a knowledge hub and liaison between CPS and its community of partners, including businesses, foundations, and individuals. By matching resources provided by external donors and partners with the students, schools, and staff that need them most, CFF maximizes the impact of CPS' partnerships and advances the CPS Vision.
CFF, established in 1996, is the 501(c)(3) non-profit organization for the Chicago Public Schools (CPS). In this capacity, CFF acts as a fiscal agent for foundation, corporate, and individual contributions to CPS to fund programs that supplement educational opportunities. The CFF mission is to support CPS' ultimate goal of ensuring that every child in every school is on track at every stage in his or her career to graduate prepared for success in postsecondary education and employment. CFF has raised over $100 million for CPS schools and administrative units since its inception. CFF provides fiscal and grants management services for over 300 CPS programs and schools. CFF supports CPS programs that concentrate on enhancing student achievement.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Peter Ellis | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Liz Dozier | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Janice K Jackson | Director, Ex Officio as of February 2020 | 1 | $0 |
| Gail Ward | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Darrel Hackett | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Alec Litowitz | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Adam Langsam | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Mary Cahillane | Director, Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Frank Clark | Director, President through July 2019 | 1 | $0 |
| Alan King | Director, President | 1 | $0 |
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