A Better Chicago

A Better Chicago fights poverty by investing in projects and institutions that create opportunities for youth. With a focus on education, it makes grants and provides pro bono consulting services to schools and organizations that strive to increase educational outcomes. Founded in 2010, it has raised over $20 million that it then invested in high preforming schools and nonprofits. With this award, A Better Chicago, convenes parents, teachers, students, principals, and other interested persons to develop a plan to bring greater equity to public education in Chicago.