October 29, 2024
Chicago Beyond Hosts National Justice Convening
On October 21-22, 2024, Chicago Beyond hosted its inaugural National Justice Convening, a Conversation on Holistic Safety in Corrections, in Chicago. Sta
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We Are Chicago Beyond
Our Mission and ValuesChicago Beyond is a national philanthropic organization that seeks to build a world in which every individual, regardless of zip code, has equitable access to opportunities. We make strategic investments, lead national initiatives, and provide valuable insights to drive equitable change in philanthropy, justice, health, and beyond. Since our inception in 2016, Chicago Beyond has invested more than $65 million in over 200 individuals and organizations in support of our mission.
Our Story
Chicago Beyond was founded in 2016, but our story began years earlier at Fenger High School on Chicago’s South Side. Explore our journey to becoming a national philanthropic organization that increases the impact of solutions led by those closest to the issues.
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Our Team
We are an agile, ambitious team with diverse experience across various sectors. We thrive on challenging each other and continuously learning, united by our passion for equity and lasting impact.
Our Space
Our space is located in the Fulton Market District of Chicago’s West Loop. It is designed to support our partners, cultivate ideas and dialogue, and drive enduring impact. By providing an open invitation to our nonprofit partners to utilize our space for meetings, events, workshops, and more, we are able to more deeply collaborate and increase our collective impact.
October 8, 2024
NBA Foundation, Chicago Beyond, and Chicago Bulls Announce Grant Recipients for Initiative Supporting Nonprofits Driving Economic Opportunity for Black Youth and Communities
Today, national philanthropic organization Chicago Beyond, in partnership with the NBA Foundation and the Chicago Bulls, announced the continuation of a $1 million collaboration to support Black-led nonprofit organizations that are creating opportunities
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October 7, 2024
Vermont Public: Vermont prisons work to improve visitation experiences for children of incarcerated fathers
State corrections officials want to improve child visitation practices at Vermont's men's prisons. They're working with the nonprofit Chicago Beyond to overhaul current practices and prioritize the mental health of kids and their incarcerated parents.
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