2020-03-04T14:30:43-06:00 2019-06-30 350921680 CROWE LLP 225 West Wacker Drive Suite 2600 Chicago IL 606061224 990 2018-07-01 364094830 Children First Fund The Chicago Public Schools Foundation CHIL 7735534059 42 West Madison Street 3rd Floor Chicago IL 60602 Alan King President 2020-03-04 true JENNIFER BURKE P01342224 3128997000 2018 2020-09-22 18:59:49Z X Alan King 42 West Madison Street 3rd Floor Chicago IL 60602 9097725 false X www.cps.edu/About_CPS/Departments/Pages/ChildrenFirstFundCPSFoundation.aspx 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 7 0 7 0 0 16100673 8968122 0 0 71587 129603 -314546 0 15857714 9097725 4048935 4534263 0 0 0 0 0 0 3873992 4349628 7922927 8883891 7934787 213834 19635272 20326794 503376 981064 19131896 19345730 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 8547151 4534263 0 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. 8547151 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 75 0 true 0 false false false false false false true false false false false false X 8 7 false false false false true true false true true false false true true true true true true false false false IL X Beatriz A Jimenez 7735534059 42 West Madison Street 3rd Floor Chicago IL 60602 X Frank Clark Director, President 1.0 X X 0 0 0 Alan King Director, Secretary 1.0 X X 0 0 0 Mary Cahillane Director, Treasurer 1.0 X X 0 0 0 Janice K Jackson Director 1.0 40.0 X 0 252383 17829 Liz Dozier Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Darrel Hackett Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Alec Litowitz Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Gail Ward Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 0 252383 17829 0 false true false Kellogg Center for Nonprofit Management 2001 Sheridan Rd Room 4234 Evanston IL 602082800 Executive Coaching 165200 Youth Guidance One North LaSalle Street Suite 900 Chicago IL 60602 Social/Emotional Supports and Counseling 155283 2 0 0 0 0 0 8968122 34280 8968122 0 0 0 0 0 129603 129603 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9097725 0 0 129603 X 4313503 4313503 220760 220760 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6656 0 6656 53718 0 53718 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1828830 1588330 240500 0 0 0 0 0 446157 414727 31430 107680 107680 123074 123074 186015 186015 3260 0 3260 EQUIPMENT 1080838 1080838 STUDENT EXPENSES 390154 390154 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 122070 122070 Membership fees 1176 0 1176 0 0 0 0 8883891 8547151 336740 0 0 0 11439595 16420257 8195677 3906537 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19635272 20326794 503376 981064 0 0 0 503376 981064 X 467150 677725 18664746 18668005 0 0 19131896 19345730 19635272 20326794 213834 0 X true X true X true false X 4172915 4003382 9938269 16100673 8968122 43183361 0 0 4172915 4003382 9938269 16100673 8968122 43183361 6535906 36647455 8320 10962 31637 71587 129603 252109 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 43435470 -1384048 0.8437 0.8531 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 X 9666891 569166 0 569166 9097725 0 0 9097725 9453057 569166 0 569166 8883891 0 0 8883891 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, 2019 and 2018. 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) 990000 School Capital Improvements Chicago Public Schools 42 West Madison Street Chicago IL 60602 366005821 501(c)(1) 718703 Personalized Learning Chicago Public Schools 42 West Madison Street Chicago IL 60602 366005821 501(c)(1) 367500 Reduce rate of uninsured children Chicago Public Schools 42 West Madison Street Chicago IL 60602 366005821 501(c)(1) 345000 Personalized Learning Chicago Public Schools 42 West Madison Street Chicago IL 60602 366005821 501(c)(1) 245000 Reduce rate of uninsured children Chicago Public Schools 42 West Madison Street Chicago IL 60602 366005821 501(c)(1) 235786 Computer Science Chicago Public Schools 42 West Madison Street Chicago IL 60602 366005821 501(c)(1) 235000 Mentoring Program Chicago Public Schools 42 West Madison Street Chicago IL 60602 366005821 501(c)(1) 200559 Civic Engagement Chicago Public Schools 42 West Madison Street Chicago IL 60602 366005821 501(c)(1) 151415 Lesson Study Chicago Public Schools 42 West Madison Street Chicago IL 60602 366005821 501(c)(1) 116414 Computer Science Chicago Public Schools 42 West Madison Street Chicago IL 60602 366005821 501(c)(1) 116414 Computer Science Chicago Public Schools 42 West Madison Street Chicago IL 60602 366005821 501(c)(1) 113221 Civic Engagement Chicago Public Schools 42 West Madison Street Chicago IL 60602 366005821 501(c)(1) 107822 Computer Science Chicago Public Schools 42 West Madison Street Chicago IL 60602 366005821 501(c)(1) 80000 HS Teacher Position Chicago Public Schools 42 West Madison Street Chicago IL 60602 366005821 501(c)(1) 72000 Civic Engagement Chicago Public Schools 42 West Madison Street Chicago IL 60602 366005821 501(c)(1) 61000 Civic Engagement Chicago Public Schools 42 West Madison Street Chicago IL 60602 366005821 501(c)(1) 42350 HS STEM Program Chicago Public Schools 42 West Madison Street Chicago IL 60602 366005821 501(c)(1) 28000 HS STEM Program Chicago Public Schools 42 West Madison Street Chicago IL 60602 366005821 501(c)(1) 21530 Civic Engagement Chicago Public Schools 42 West Madison Street Chicago IL 60602 366005821 501(c)(1) 16125 Chicago Youth Workforce Chicago Public Schools 42 West Madison Street Chicago IL 60602 366005821 501(c)(1) 15000 Chicago Youth Workforce Chicago Public Schools 42 West Madison Street Chicago IL 60602 366005821 501(c)(1) 11650 School Operations Chicago Public Schools 42 West Madison Street Chicago IL 60602 366005821 501(c)(1) 6742 Early College STEM Schools 0 1 AFTER SCHOOL ALL STARS COORDINATOR OF THE QUARTER (CASH AWARDS) 2 550 ARCHIE KELLY SMITH (COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP) 1 2500 BAXTER ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP (COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP AND CASH AWARDS) 4 20000 CHILDREN FIRST FUND (CASH AWARD) 2 100 COMPUTER SCIENCE (CASH AWARD) 6 324 CPS DREAM FUND (COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS) 20 23500 CRISIS SUPPORT FUND (BURIAL ASSISTANCE) 43 58500 CROWN TEACH CHICAGO 2025 (COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP) 2 3125 DORA BOURNE SCHOLARSHIP (CASH AWARD) 2 1000 FARMERS MARKET BAG DESIGN CONTEST (COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS AND CASH AWARDS) 6 7000 GENERATION ALL (COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP AND CASH AWARDS) 252 7385 JUDITH CARUSO SCHOLARSHIP (COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP) 4 20576 MELT PROGRAM CTE RESERVE FUND (COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP) 36 9625 RICHARDS HS SCHOLARSHIP (COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP) 4 4000 SPRY COMMUNITY LINKS HS (COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP) 1 1000 SUZY DENVIR FUND (COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS) 12 1200 TOYS FOR TOTS (TOYS) 1614 32280 INVOICE TOYS WF COATS FOR KIDS CAMPAIGN (COATS) 1387 27970 INVOICE COATS Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds. Children First Fund (CFF) acts as a fiscal agent for special grants and donations given to support the Chicago Public Schools (CPS). CFF reviews, processes, and pays all invoices related to grants, expenditures and other assistance to organizations or individuals for CPS. CFF must receive substantiation prior to reimbursing CPS for grants or expenditures for their programs. Additionally, all receipts are reviewed by CFF to ensure the expenditures are consistent with the purpose for which the grant was given and are intended to support educational opportunities for CPS students. false false false false false false false false false Janice K Jackson Director 0 252383 0 0 0 0 0 12856 0 4973 0 270212 0 0 Schedule J, Part I, Line 3 Arrangement used to establish the top management official's compensation THE PRESIDENT OF THE CPS BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE CHIEF TALENT OFFICER OF CPS REVIEW CEO COMPENSATION. ANY CHANGE IN CEO COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CPS. X Toys 1614 32280 Other X Supplies 1 2000 Other 0 false true false Schedule M, Part I Explanations of reporting method for number of contributions Other - Toys Number of items received Other - Supplies Amount of contribution 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. JANICE K. JACKSON IS A DIRECTOR ON THE BOARD OF THE FILING ORGANIZATION. SHE IS ALSO CEO OF CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS (CPS), A RELATED ORGANIZATION, AND IS COMPENSATED BY CPS FOR HER SERVICES AS CEO. THE PRESIDENT OF THE CPS BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE CHIEF TALENT OFFICER OF CPS REVIEW CEO COMPENSATION. ANY CHANGE IN CEO COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CPS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 Classes of members or stockholders The Chicago Board of Education has the authority to appoint two members of the CFF Board. With the exception of the two directors appointed by the Board of Education, the Board of Directors shall have the right to remove any director from the Board of Directors at any time, with or without cause. The Board of Education shall have the right to remove either of the two directors it appointed to the Board of Directors from the Board of Directors at any time, with or without cause. Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a Members or stockholders electing members of governing body Please see the narrative to Part VI, Section A, Line 6. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body CFF's management and the full board perform a detailed preliminary review of the prepared form 990. Subsequent to this review, A full copy of final Form 990 is provided to each member of the governing body for their review 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 not available to the public at this time. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Other Fees Contracted services for programs - Total Expense: 1588330, Program Service Expense: 1588330, Management and General Expenses: 0, Fundraising Expenses: 0; OTHER PROFESSIONAL & CONSULTING FEES - Total Expense: 240500, Program Service Expense: 0, Management and General Expenses: 240500, Fundraising Expenses: 0; 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