2023-05-12T22:00:16+00:00 2022-06-30 350921680 CROWE LLP 225 West Wacker Drive Suite 2600 Chicago IL 606061224 990 2021-07-01 364094830 Children First Fund The Chicago Public Schools Foundation CHIL 7735534059 200 W Madison 2nd Fl Chicago IL 60606 Alan King Chair 2023-05-12 true Alan King 999009999 Jennifer Burke P01342224 3128997000 2021 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Alan King 200 W Madison 2nd Fl Chicago IL 60606 24521086 false X https://www.childrenfirstfund.org/ X 1996 IL 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. 8 8 8 8 0 0 26975224 24521086 0 0 9939 0 0 0 26985163 24521086 9781619 11349629 0 0 701257 908302 0 0 514705 12813090 7124651 23295966 19382582 3689197 5138504 26791850 31844677 1615531 1529854 25176319 30314823 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. false false 18331352 11349629 0 The CFF mission is to support Chicago Public Schools (CPS) goal of preparing every student for success in college, career and civic life. Operating as an independent 501(c)(3), CFF proactively engages partnerships and external resources, facilitating support and raising funds, maximizing impact for supporters of CPS' students, and advancing equity across the district. CFF is committed to supporting the district by being a trusted, independent philanthropic arm identifying and communicating CPS' most urgent needs to partners and ensuring the fidelity of their investments. 18331352 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false true true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false true false false false true 188 0 true 8 true false false false false false false false false false false false false X 8 8 false false false false false false false true false false false true true true true true true true true false IL X Yemisi Odedina 3128834977 200 W Madison Street Chicago IL 60606 Alan King Director, Chair 1.0 X X 0 0 0 Mary Cahillane Director, Treasurer 1.0 X X 0 0 0 Adam Langsam Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Alec Litowitz Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Darrel Hackett Director through March 2022 1.0 X 0 0 0 Gail Ward Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Liz Dozier Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Martin Cabrera Director Starting February 2022 1.0 X 0 0 0 Peter Ellis Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Oluyemisi Odedina MANAGING DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS 40.0 X 129260 0 11197 Sadie Stockdale Jefferson Executive Director starting August 2021 40.0 X 75714 0 6717 Johanna Wheaton Dutt DIRECTOR OF MAJOR GIFTS 40.0 X 139125 0 11532 Rachel Orlowski DIRECTOR OF INSTITUTIONAL GIVING 40.0 X 104625 0 9606 448724 0 39052 3 false true false Facing Forward to End Homelessness 642 N Kedzie Ave Chicago IL 60612 housing-focused support services for families and enrollment in Chicago Early Learning 393425 Phalanx Family Services 837 W 119th St Chicago IL 60643 outreach and technology training services for the Chicago Connected Initiative 206425 Southwest Organizing Project 2558 W 63rd St Chicago IL 60629 outreach support 186800 Northwest Side Housing Center 5233 W Diversy Chicago IL 60639 outreach and technology training services for the Chicago Connected Initiative 167000 Youth Guidance 1 N La Salle St 900 Chicago IL 60602 provide counseling services at Cook ES 138238 15 6747520 17773566 831768 24521086 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24521086 0 0 0 X 3556302 3556302 7793327 7793327 222887 22289 74295 126303 537429 53743 179143 304543 49285 4929 16428 27928 39683 3968 13228 22487 59018 5901 19673 33444 6093 6093 40945 40945 4540364 4474851 65513 0 74807 74329 478 769940 755907 14033 36733 29229 7504 57984 337 57647 54709 54484 225 111130 109246 1884 5682 5682 EQUIPMENT 733675 733675 MEMBERSHIP FEES, LICENSES, DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 77827 49865 27962 STUDENT EXPENSES 398083 398083 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 211010 205218 5792 5669 5669 0 0 19382582 18331352 536525 514705 22272068 27746230 4519782 4098447 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26791850 31844677 1615531 1529854 0 0 0 0 1615531 1529854 X 518168 491017 24658151 29823806 25176319 30314823 26791850 31844677 5138504 0 X false true X true true true X 16100673 8968122 11364872 26975224 24678374 88087265 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16100673 8968122 11364872 26975224 24678374 88087265 12982278 75104987 71587 129603 95537 9939 0 306666 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 88393931 -314546 0.8497 0.8505 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 X 25458958 937872 0 937872 24521086 0 0 24521086 20320454 937872 0 937872 19382582 0 0 19382582 Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnote CFF is exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and therefore no provision has been made for federal income taxes in the accompanying financial statements. CFF follows guidance with respect to accounting for uncertain tax positions. No provision has been made for income taxes in the accompanying financial statements, as CFF has had no significant unrelated business income. If CFF incurs interest and penalties, CFF recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest and income tax expense, respectively. CFF has no amounts accrued for interest or penalties as of June 30, 2022 and 2021. CFF does not expect the total amount of unrecognized tax benefit to significantly change in the next 12 months. true Chicago Public Schools 42 West Madison Street Chicago IL 60602 366005821 501(c)(1) 3140862 Personnel Chicago Public Schools 42 West Madison Street Chicago IL 60602 366005821 501(c)(1) 415440 Non-personnel projects and programs 1 0 Scholarships 186 612231 Funeral Assistance 43 37100 Teacher and Student Assistance 5000 6312228 831768 INVOICE furniture, technology, gift cards and other Schedule I, Part III, Column (b) Estimated Number Of Recipients Teacher and Student Assistance : Estimate of the number of recipients is based on the best available information Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds. Children First Fund (CFF) acts as a fiscal sponsor for philanthropic contributions to support the Chicago Public Schools (CPS). CFF ensures all expenditures are consistent with the purpose identified by the donor and is intended to support educational opportunities for CPS students prior to processing payment. X X false false false false false false false false false Johanna Wheaton Dutt DIRECTOR OF MAJOR GIFTS 139125 0 0 0 0 0 2800 0 8732 0 150657 0 0 0 X 4220 Other X 386149 Other X School Supplies 419229 Other - INVOICES X Gift Cards 17300 Other - INVOICES X Electronics and software 2000 Other - INVOICES X Piano 2870 Other - INVOICES 0 false true false Form 990, Part VI, Line 8b Documentation of meetings held by committees of governing body CFF does not have a committee with authority to act on behalf of the board. Accordingly, this question is answered no. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body CFF's leadership team (board and senior staff members) perform a detailed preliminary review of the prepared form 990. Subsequent to this review, a full copy of the final Form 990 is provided to each member of the governing body for their review and vote for approval prior to filing with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy All officers, directors, and trustees are required to disclose annually any potential or actual conflicts that may exist with the organization. The individual is required to voluntarily come forward if he or she is aware of a potential conflict, and each situation is reviewed by the Board to determine if an actual conflict exists. If it is determined an actual conflict of interest exists, the individual with the conflict shall abstain from voting on or advocating a position on any action in which he or she has a conflict of interest. The abstention shall be recorded in the minutes of the meeting at which the issue is under consideration. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official Annually, compensation of the CFF Executive Director is reviewed and market increases are awarded based on research by the Finance Director and HR Manager. Then, any market increases are reviewed by the CFF board. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Process to establish compensation of other employees Annually, compensation of the CFF senior staff is reviewed and market increases are awarded based on research by the Finance Director and HR Manager and approved by the Executive Director. Then, any market increases are reviewed by the CFF board. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public Financial statements, governing documents, and conflict of interest policies are not required disclosures pursuant to Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 6104. These documents are made available upon request. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Other Fees CONTRACTED SERVICES FOR PROGRAMS - Total Expense: 4540364, Program Service Expense: 4474851, Management and General Expenses: 65513, Fundraising Expenses: ; Chicago Public Schools 42 West Madison Street Chicago IL 60602 366005821 Education IL 501(c)(1) NA false false true false false false false false false false false false true true true true true true true false