Public Charity

City Colleges of Chicago Foundation

City Colleges of Chicago Foundation is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in Chicago, IL. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $7.2M, expenses of $8.3M, total assets of $27.2M. Imperigo tracks 48 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $21.1M.

EIN: 363157624 Chicago, IL Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$7.2M
Total Expenses$8.3M
Total Assets$27.2M
Grant Records48
Funding Total$21.1M
Filing Years2021–2025

Mission

Fueled by the generosity of Chicago's philanthropic community, the City Colleges of Chicago Foundation raises charitable contributions to support community colleges students from all backgrounds in reaching their academic and career goals.

Officers & Directors

General Director Darlene Hightower
General Director Darrell A Williams
General Director Dr Quinton Williams
Chair Gary L Rozier
General Director Jonathan Glover
General Director Juan Salgado

Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.

Top Grant Purposes

Support for 2022 Seven Strong Speaker Series. In support of the Improving Math Momentum in the First Year Initiative, from the Searle Funds at the Chicago Community Trust. In support of the City Colleges Championing Equity project, from the Searle Funds at the Chicago Community Trust. In support of City Colleges of Chicago Foundation Student Technology Equity Program, from the Searle Funds at the Chicago Community Trust. In support of the City Colleges Championing Equity personnel project, from the Searle Funds at the Chicago Community Trust.
$7,828,000 2 grants
TO SUPPORT KENNEDY-KING COLLEGE, SEVEN STRONG SPEAKER SERIES, ILDF FALL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP AWARD, CAREER LAUNCH CHICAGO, MALCOLM X PHARMACY TECHNICIAN PROGRAM, WOMEN IN DIESEL PROGRAM, AND FIVE-YEAR PLAN THAT WILL NARROW EQUITY GAPS WITHIN CITY COLLEGES OF CHICAGO
$6,692,034 1 grant
TO SUPPORT THE SEVEN STRONG BENEFIT, HAROLD WASHINGTON COLLEGE, CCC SUMMER MELT, THE CHANCELLOR'S RETENTION FUND, INCUMBENT WORKER TRAINING, MEDICAL ASSISTANT PATHWAY PROGRAM, THE CHICAGO COMMUNITY COACHES PLANNING PROJECT, AND THE ACADEMIC READINESS PILOT PROGRAM
$1,875,000 1 grant
EDUCATION WORKFORCE CENTER
$900,000 1 grant
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
$900,000 1 grant

Financial Trends

Year Revenue Expenses Assets
2025 $7.2M $8.3M $27.2M
2024 $5.0M $4.9M $29.0M
2023 $6.2M $7.5M $23.8M
2022 $9.0M $6.3M $24.4M
2021 $14.3M $9.0M $22.7M

Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue declined from $14.3M to $7.2M (-50%), with total assets most recently reported at $27.2M.

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