Funding search · teacher preparation · Illinois
Who funds teacher preparation work in Illinois
8 funders have a record of paying for teacher preparation work by Illinois recipients: 15 grants totaling $5.5M, most recently in 2025 — mostly private foundations, plus grantmaking charities. The largest by matched giving are Jamden Hope Foundation ($79,115), Infosys Foundation USA ($1.0M) and The Chicago Community Trust ($4.3M).
From IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings, 2019–2025. Grants already paid to Illinois recipients — evidence of what these funders back, not open calls.
Largest: $67,115 to Rafiki Foundation — bible study, education, teacher training and providing for basic needs for orphans and widows.
Largest: $372,989 to Computer Science Teachers Assoc LLC — teacher training
The Chicago Community TrustChicago, ILCharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $4.3M · through 2021Largest: $2.2M to Erikson Institute — support for annual luncheon 2022 (no tickets or tangible benefits) - 2021 contribution, intensive teacher preparation program - to jumpstart erikson's ability to begin recruiting s…
Largest: $35,000 to YOGACARE — for community yoga programs and medical group yoga visits, including programming to address anxiety, depression, and cardiovascular health. funding will also support scholarships f…
Largest: $25,000 to THE ACADEMY FOR URBAN SCHOOL LEADERSHIP — developing mentor teachers and transforming teacher preparation
Largest: $5,000 to Porchlight Music Theatre — teacher training for porchlight's education programs
Largest: $3,000 to BALI CHILDREN FOUNDATION — support for schools in the areas of literacy and numeracy (teacher training, teacher mentoring, guided reading resources).
John D and Catherine T MacArthur Foundation (Consolidated)Chicago, IL
1 matching grant · $2,400 · through 2022Largest: $2,400 to Firebird Community Arts — to support staff participation in a certified nonprofit accounting program and a teacher training program
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