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After School Matters

Chicago, Illinois

Grants

2025 (3 years)
$165,000

Launched in 1991 as a downtown summer arts program for Chicago teens, and expanded to Chicago Public Schools in 1995, After School Matters (ASM) empowers high school students to explore their interest in the arts and develop skills for success in college, career, and life. Professional artists deliver ASM’s arts programming, which comprises 40 percent of the organization’s overall offerings; creativity is infused into other learning opportunities, as well. Students take classes in music, painting, photography, dance, and more. They present their work to the community through showcase events, benefit from apprenticeships, and create public art. This award provides general operating support to ASM as part of the Foundation’s Culture, Equity, and the Arts program.

2009 (3 years)
$600,000

To support youth development programs in 16 neighborhoods in Chicago (over three years).

2009 (3 years)
$600,000

To support youth development programs in 16 neighborhoods in Chicago (over three years).

2009 (1 year)
$250,000

To support of out-of-school programs.

2009 (1 year)
$250,000

To support of out-of-school programs.

2008 (6 years 11 months)
$60,000

In support of general operations (over five years).

2006 (3 years)
$600,000

In support of youth development programs in 16 neighborhoods in Chicago (over three years).

2003 (3 years)
$600,000

In support of apprenticeship and other after-school programs for Chicago youth (over three years).

2001 (2 years)
$250,000

To support a public-private partnership to provide constructive activities for Chicago youth during non-school hours and in the summer (over two years).