Our Supporters

Thank you to the generous individuals, corporations, foundations, and our dedicated board members for your support. Driven by the belief that a public education system that is student-centered, high-quality, and equity-driven, you make our work possible. 


Thank You
2023 Foundation Partners 



Our supporters recognize we must confront the severe inequities in our entire education continuum from birth to post-secondary through the lens of systemic change that merges policy and advocacy, research and data and most importantly – the voices of those directly impacted by changes to Illinois’ education policies (our students, educators, parents, administrators and more).  

Their generosity enables us to help transform our state’s education system into one serving our students more equitably. We are grateful to have the support and trust that will continue to propel our work. 

Adams Street Partners
Anonymous
The Brinson Foundation
Chicago Education Equity COVID-19 Response Fund
The Crown Family
CME Group Foundation
Dunham Foundation
Finnegan Family Foundation
Gorter Family Foundation
The Hunter Family Foundation
The Joyce Foundation
IMC Chicago Charitable Foundation
Irving Harris Foundation
Lewis-Sebring Family Foundation
Lloyd A. Fry Foundation
Lumina Foundation
McCormick Foundation
McDougal Family Foundation
Polk Bros. Foundation
Schreiber Philanthropy
Square One Foundation
Steans Family Foundation
Vivo Foundation
W. Clement & Jessie V. Stone Foundation
Walton Family Foundation



Our work could not happen without the support of so many generous funders, corporate donors and individuals like you that believe that we can have a future where our students in Illinois have access to equitable education opportunities no matter their race, geography, gender, or socioeconomic status. 

If you are interested in learning more about how you can support or partner with Advance Illinois, please contact Nicole Bela, nbela@advanceillinois.org.  You can make a gift today by clicking here 

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