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
2025 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
Chicago Community Trust
CME Group Foundation
Crown Family Philanthropies
Dunham Foundation
ECMC Foundation
Finnegan Family Foundation
Gorter Family Foundation
IMC Chicago Charitable Foundation
Irving Harris Foundation
Lloyd A. Fry Foundation
McDougal Family Foundation
Polk Bros. Foundation
Robert R. McCormick Foundation
Schreiber Philanthropy
Square One Foundation
Steans Family Foundation
The Brinson Foundation
The Hunter Family Foundation
The Joyce Foundation
The Strada Education Foundation
Vivo Foundation
W. Clement & Jessie V. Stone 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.
