Stage 1: Select Nonprofit Client
We carefully screen hundreds of requests each year to select nonprofit clients who we think can make the biggest impact. We look for:

  1. Working in our strategic areas:
    • Education
    • Social Services
    • Environment
    • Health
  2. Effective programs
  3. Strong management and governance
  4. Healthy and stable finances
  5. Clear and compelling need for assistance
sample nonprofit clients:
- Eastside College Prep
- Chicago Jobs Council
- Wildlife Associates
- HIV Law Project
- Senior Action Network
- The Watershed Project
- Breast Cancer Fund
- Sanctuary for Families
- YES Reading

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