CHILDRENS FIRST FUND THE CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOL FOUNDATION: Form 990, tax year 2014

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Organization
CHILDRENS FIRST FUND THE CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOL FOUNDATION (EIN 36-4094830)
Tax period
2014-07-01 to 2015-06-30
Filed
2016-01-14
IRS object ID
201630149349301058
Schema version
2014v6.0
Source
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ExplanationCFF 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, 2015 and 2014. CFF does not expect the total amount of unrecognized tax benefit to significantly change in the next 12 months. CFF has not been examined by any tax jurisdiction. CFF has no on-going federal, state or local tax audits, however, CFF's tax returns for 2010 and subsequent years are open to examination.ExplanationTxt

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42 West Madison StreetChicagoIL60602366005821501(c)1$49,591STEM Education
Chicago Public Schools
42 West Madison StreetChicagoIL60602366005821501(c)1$10,000Kindergarten Program-Carver
Chicago Public Schools
42 West Madison StreetChicagoIL60602366005821501(c)1$5,227School Partnership-Fairfield
Chicago Public Schools
42 West Madison StreetChicagoIL60602366005821501(c)1$117,062Biotechnology Professional Development-Lindblom
Chicago Public Schools
42 West Madison StreetChicagoIL60602366005821501(c)1$12,040Debate Program-UC Woodlawn
Chicago Public Schools
42 West Madison StreetChicagoIL60602366005821501(c)1$97,256Back to School Campaign
Chicago Public Schools
42 West Madison StreetChicagoIL60602366005821501(c)1$69,906Health Education Program
Chicago Public Schools
42 West Madison StreetChicagoIL60602366005821501(c)1$25,012Robotics Program-Lindblom
Chicago Public Schools
42 West Madison StreetChicagoIL60602366005821501(c)1$38,231Environmental Stewardship Program
Chicago Public Schools
42 West Madison StreetChicagoIL60602366005821501(c)1$19,054School Partnership-Finkl
Chicago Public Schools
42 West Madison StreetChicagoIL60602366005821501(c)1$339,516Financial Literacy
Chicago Public Schools
42 West Madison StreetChicagoIL60602366005821501(c)1$6,151Value-Added Technical Advisory
Chicago Public Schools
42 West Madison StreetChicagoIL60602366005821501(c)1$60,390Adobe Youth Voices Program
Chicago Public Schools
42 West Madison StreetChicagoIL60602366005821501(c)1$71,008Chinese Summer Immersion Program
Chicago Public Schools
42 West Madison StreetChicagoIL60602366005821501(c)1$42,620Common Core Math Professional Development
Chicago Public Schools
42 West Madison StreetChicagoIL60602366005821501(c)1$23,375Parent and Community Engagement
Chicago Public Schools
42 West Madison StreetChicagoIL60602366005821501(c)1$17,468Adobe Youth Voices Program
Chicago Public Schools
42 West Madison StreetChicagoIL60602366005821501(c)1$10,570Biotechnology Professional Development
Chicago Public Schools
42 West Madison StreetChicagoIL60602366005821501(c)1$35,463Language & Literacy Professional Development
Chicago Public Schools
42 West Madison StreetChicagoIL60602366005821501(c)1$91,964Health Career program
Chicago Public Schools
42 West Madison StreetChicagoIL60602366005821501(c)1$12,114Community School Initiative
Chicago Public Schools
42 West Madison StreetChicagoIL60602366005821501(c)1$97,361Student Based Budgeting Project
Chicago Public Schools
42 West Madison StreetChicagoIL60602366005821501(c)1$22,858Social Science Professional Development
Chicago Public Schools
42 West Madison StreetChicagoIL60602366005821501(c)1$44,283Dual Language Professional Development
Chicago Public Schools
42 West Madison StreetChicagoIL60602366005821501(c)1$43,765Health LearnWELL Program
Chicago Public Schools
42 West Madison StreetChicagoIL60602366005821501(c)1$41,540Health Program Evaluation
Chicago Public Schools
42 West Madison StreetChicagoIL60602366005821501(c)1$110,552Global Citizenship Initiative
Chicago Public Schools
42 West Madison StreetChicagoIL60602366005821501(c)1$8,372Fenger Academy
Chicago Public Schools
42 West Madison StreetChicagoIL60602366005821501(c)1$18,023Global Citizenship Initiative Evaluation
Chicago Public Schools
42 West Madison StreetChicagoIL60602366005821501(c)1$63,000EatWELL Program
Chicago Public Schools
42 West Madison StreetChicagoIL60602366005821501(c)1$765,997District Charter Collaboration
Chicago Public Schools
42 West Madison StreetChicagoIL60602366005821501(c)1$134,800Adobe Youth Voices Program
Chicago Public Schools
42 West Madison StreetChicagoIL60602366005821501(c)1$42,555Healthy CPS
Chicago Public Schools
42 West Madison StreetChicagoIL60602366005821501(c)1$81,126Active Classrooms
Chicago Public Schools
42 West Madison StreetChicagoIL60602366005821501(c)1$28,333Back to School-Ready to Learn
Chicago Public Schools
42 West Madison StreetChicagoIL60602366005821501(c)1$67,842Googlepalooza
Chicago Public Schools
42 West Madison StreetChicagoIL60602366005821501(c)1$305,780Global Citizenship Initiative
Chicago Public Schools
42 West Madison StreetChicagoIL60602366005821501(c)1$14,210College Advising Credential
Chicago Public Schools
42 West Madison StreetChicagoIL60602366005821501(c)1$143,797Social Science Profesesional Development
Chicago Public Schools
42 West Madison StreetChicagoIL60602366005821501(c)1$137,416Health-LearnWELL
Chicago Public Schools
42 West Madison StreetChicagoIL60602366005821501(c)1$8,180Service Learning Program
Chicago Public Schools
42 West Madison StreetChicagoIL60602366005821501(c)1$5,211School Partnership Tilton
Chicago Public Schools
42 West Madison StreetChicagoIL60602366005821501(c)1$103,447Cook Community School
Chicago Public Schools
42 West Madison StreetChicagoIL60602366005821501(c)1$49,398Lesson Study Program
Chicago Public Schools
42 West Madison StreetChicagoIL60602366005821501(c)1$51,494Tech Talk
Chicago Public Schools
42 West Madison StreetChicagoIL60602366005821501(c)1$21,200Computer Science
Chicago Public Schools
42 West Madison StreetChicagoIL60602366005821501(c)1$9,490College Advising Credential
Chicago Public Schools
42 West Madison StreetChicagoIL60602366005821501(c)1$26,867Global Citizenship Initiative
Chicago Public Schools
42 West Madison StreetChicagoIL60602366005821501(c)1$76,481Summer Employment and Job Certification
Chicago Public Schools
42 West Madison StreetChicagoIL60602366005821501(c)1$9,997Language, Litearacy, and Leadership PD
The Chicago Community Foundation
225 N Michigan AveChicagoIL60601363432023501(c)3$2,414,377To establish a donor advised fund with the Chicago Community Foundation.2200
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total501c3 Org54Total501c3OrgCnt
Total Other Org0TotalOtherOrgCnt

Grants Other Asst To Indiv In US GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp (15 entries)

Grant TypeGrantTypeTxtRecipientRecipientCntCash GrantCashGrantAmtNon Cash AssistanceNonCashAssistanceAmtValuation Method UsedValuationMethodUsedDescNon Cash AssistanceNonCashAssistanceDesc
CRISIS SUPPORT FUND (BURIAL ASSISTANCE)55$78,455
DORA BOURNE (SAVINGS BOND AND CASH AWARD)2$1,000
ACADEMIES OF FINANCE (COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS)7$16,430
FARMERS MARKET BAG DESIGN CONTEST (COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS AND CASH AWARDS)2$1,500
SPRY SCHOLARSHIP (COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS)2$750
WF COATS FOR KIDS CAMPAIGN (Coats)6290$0$51,418InvoiceCoats
SUZY DENVIR FUND (COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS)19$36,200
BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPORT-GIFT CARDS91$2,275
TOYS FOR TOTS (Toys)3272$0$65,440InvoiceToys
E2 SCHOLARSHIP FUND (College Scholarship)2$6,000
Caruso Scholarship Fund (College Scholarship)2$20,000$0
FACE Events (Gift Cards)50$250$0
CPS Dream Fund (College Scholarships)4$5,796$0
Coats for CPS Homeless Students (Coats)498$0$8,352InvoiceCoats
2014 Winter Coat Drive (Coats)5212$0$84,456Invoicecoats

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (3 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Description Of Procedure For Monitoring Use Of Grant FundsChildren 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.
Schedule I, Part III, Column (b) Estimated Number Of RecipientsTOYS FOR TOTS (Toys) : Average gift is $20
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.

Schedule M IRS990ScheduleM

Other Non Cash Contri Table OtherNonCashContriTableGrp (3 entries)

Non Cash CheckboxNonCashCheckboxIndDescDescContributionContributionCntNoncash Contributions Rpt F990NoncashContributionsRptF990AmtMethod Of Determining RevenuesMethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt
Yes (X)Toys3272$65,440Other
Yes (X)Coats5710$144,226Other
Yes (X)Supplies1$2,000Other
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form8283 Received0Form8283ReceivedCnt
Any Property That Must Be HeldfalseAnyPropertyThatMustBeHeldInd
Review Process Unusual NC GiftsYes (true)ReviewProcessUnusualNCGiftsInd
Third Parties UsedfalseThirdPartiesUsedInd

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (4 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
Schedule M, Part I Explanations of reporting method for number of contributionsOther: Number of items received Other: Number of items received Other: Number of contributions
Schedule M, Part I Number of contributions or items contributedNumber of items received
Schedule M, Part I Number of contributions or items contributedNumber of items received
Schedule M, Part I Number of contributions or items contributedNumber of contributions

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (7 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
Form 990, Part III, Line 4a Program Service AccomplishmentsCFF supports CPS programs that concentrate on enhancing student achievement
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15 Process for Determining CompensationThe 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 6 Classes of members or stockholdersThe 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 bodyPlease see the narrative to Part VI, Section A, Line 6.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing bodyCFF'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 policyAll officers, directors, and trustees are required to disclose annually any potential or actual conflicts that may exist with the organization. The completed disclosure statements are then reviewed by the Board to determine if an actual conflict exists with the organization. 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 publicFinancial 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.

Schedule R IRS990ScheduleR

Id Related Tax Exempt Org IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp

Disregarded Entity Name DisregardedEntityName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1Chicago Public SchoolsBusinessNameLine1Txt

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line142 West Madison StreetAddressLine1Txt
CityChicagoCityNm
State AbbreviationILStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP60602ZIPCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
EIN366005821EIN
Primary ActivitiesEducationPrimaryActivitiesTxt
Legal Domicile StateILLegalDomicileStateCd
Exempt Code Section501(c)(1ExemptCodeSectionTxt

Direct Controlling Entity Name DirectControllingEntityName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1NABusinessNameLine1Txt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Controlled OrganizationfalseControlledOrganizationInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Receipt Of Int Annts Rnts RyltsfalseReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd
Gift Grnt Or Cap Contri To Oth OrgYes (true)GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd
Gift Grnt Cap Contri From Oth OrgfalseGiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd
Loans Or Guarantees To Other OrgfalseLoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd
Loans Or Guarantees From Oth OrgfalseLoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd
Div Related OrganizationfalseDivRelatedOrganizationInd
Asset Sale To Other OrgfalseAssetSaleToOtherOrgInd
Asset Purchase From Other OrgfalseAssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd
Asset ExchangefalseAssetExchangeInd
Rental Of Facilities To Oth OrgfalseRentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd
Rental Of Fclts From Oth OrgfalseRentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd
Perform Of Services For Oth OrgYes (true)PerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd
Perform Of Services By Other OrgYes (true)PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd
Sharing Of FacilitiesYes (true)SharingOfFacilitiesInd
Paid Employees SharingYes (true)PaidEmployeesSharingInd
Reimbursement Paid To Other OrgYes (true)ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd
Reimbursement Paid By Other OrgYes (true)ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd
Transfer To Other OrgYes (true)TransferToOtherOrgInd
Transfer From Other OrgfalseTransferFromOtherOrgInd

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