Chicago Foundation for Education

The Chicago Foundation for Education (CFE) was a non-profit organization based in Chicago, Illinois. The organization employed 9 people and generated $0.5 million in revenue. For nearly four decades, CFE served as a vital resource for educators in Chicago public schools by providing grants and fellowships to support their work. CFE's core mission was to enhance the quality of education by empowering educators within Chicago's public school system. They specialized in funding initiatives driven by teachers themselves, with a particular emphasis on supporting educators in the city's most under-resourced neighborhoods. In a strategic shift following the COVID-19 pandemic, CFE redirected its focus to directly supporting teacher-led projects in these underserved areas. However, as of December 2023, CFE announced its permanent closure. While CFE is no longer operational, its legacy of supporting Chicago's educators continues to inspire efforts to improve educational outcomes for all students.