2022-05-10T22:39:17-05:00 2021-06-30 350921680 CROWE LLP 225 West Wacker Drive Suite 2600 Chicago IL 606061224 990 2020-07-01 364094830 Children First Fund The Chicago Public Schools Foundation CHIL 7735534059 200 W Madison 2nd Fl Chicago IL 60606 Alan King President 2022-05-10 true Alan King 999009999 Jennifer Burke P01342224 3128997000 2020 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z Alan King 200 W Madison 2nd Fl Chicago IL 60606 26985163 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 5 8 0 0 11364872 26975224 0 0 95537 9939 0 0 11460409 26985163 3926695 9781619 0 21601 701257 0 0 585068 5607453 12813090 9555749 23295966 1904660 3689197 22702730 26791850 1215608 1615531 21487122 25176319 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 22217239 9781619 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. 22217239 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 false false false false false false false false false true false false false false true false false false true 188 0 true 5 true false false false false false false false false false false false false X 8 8 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true false false false IL X Yemisi Odedina 3128834977 200 W Madison Street Chicago IL 60606 X Alan King Director, President 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 1.0 X 0 0 0 Gail Ward Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Liz Dozier Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Peter Ellis Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 false false false Metropolitan Family Services 1 N Dearborn Suite 1000 Chicago IL 60602 outreach support and digital literacy training 414000 ARAMARK Coporation Lock Box 27310 Network Place Chicago IL 60673 meal distribution support 350112 Northwest Side Housing Center 5233 W Diversy Chicago IL 60639 outreach support and digital literacy training 322000 Creative Circle LLC PO Box 74008799 Chicago IL 60674 communications and marketing support 201603 The YMCA of Metro Chicago 1030 W Van Buren Street Chicago IL 60607 outreach support and digital literacy training 189000 18 1595000 25380224 6844283 26975224 0 0 0 0 0 9939 9939 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26985163 0 0 9939 X 1287380 1287380 8494239 8494239 623702 56133 230770 336799 30025 2702 11109 16214 47530 4278 17586 25666 17479 17479 45012 45012 5759250 5525697 30071 203482 89003 88377 626 2593278 2576783 16128 367 440347 433638 6709 79396 79396 2003 1933 70 9904 9763 141 8229 8229 EQUIPMENT 2234869 2234869 MEMBERSHIP FEES, LICENSES, DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 579023 547418 29065 2540 STUDENT EXPENSES 516921 516921 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 433416 432148 1268 4960 4960 0 0 23295966 22217239 493659 585068 17446450 22272068 5256280 4519782 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22702730 26791850 1215608 1615531 0 0 0 0 1215608 1615531 X 551617 518168 20935505 24658151 21487122 25176319 22702730 26791850 3689197 0 X false true X true false X 9938269 16100673 8968122 11364872 26975224 73347160 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9938269 16100673 8968122 11364872 26975224 73347160 10680213 62666947 31637 71587 129603 95537 9939 338303 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 73685463 -329852 0.8505 0.9086 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 X 27774118 788955 0 788955 26985163 0 0 26985163 24084921 788955 0 788955 23295966 0 0 23295966 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, 2021 and 2020. 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) 887407 Personnel Chicago Public Schools 42 West Madison Street Chicago IL 60602 366005821 501(c)(1) 269257 Student apprenticeship/jobs program Chicago Public Schools 42 West Madison Street Chicago IL 60602 366005821 501(c)(1) 121716 COVID relief Chicago Public Schools 42 West Madison Street Chicago IL 60602 366005821 501(c)(1) 9000 School grants 1 0 Scholarships 130 444536 Burial Assistance 51 51000 Teacher and Student Assistance 5000 1154420 6844283 INVOICE furniture, technology, hygiene kits and other Schedule I, Part III, Column (b) Estimated Number Of Recipients Scholarships : number of recipients Schedule I, Part III, Column (b) Estimated Number Of Recipients Burial Assistance : number of recipients 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 5953101 Other X 8000 Other - invoices X Furniture & Equipment 54720 Other - INVOICEs X School Supplies 241489 Other - INVOICEs X Laptops and IPADs 401973 Other - INVOICES X Shedd Aquarium - Dolphin Naming 1 185000 Market value 0 false true false Schedule M, Part I Explanations of reporting method for number of contributions Other - Shedd Aquarium - Dolphin Naming Number of contributions Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process for Determining Compensation of Top Management Official The Children First Fund (CFF) officers, directors, and trustees are not compensated for their services provided in conjunction with their positions at CFF. Additionally, the filing organization does not have any other officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees meeting the IRS' definition, therefore these questions have been intentionally answered 'No' in accordance with the instructions to the Form 990. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Process for Determining Compensation of Other Officers/Directors The Children First Fund (CFF) officers, directors, and trustees are not compensated for their services provided in conjunction with their positions at CFF. Additionally, the filing organization does not have any other officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees meeting the IRS' definition, therefore these questions have been intentionally answered 'No' in accordance with the instructions to the Form 990. 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 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: 5759250, Program Service Expense: 5525697, Management and General Expenses: 30071, Fundraising Expenses: 203482; 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