Start Early
Data sourced from IRS 990-PF public filings
Funds early childhood education and family services programs in Chicago, Illinois, with a strong emphasis on community-based support.
Grants (Last Year)
$0
Total Grants on File
166
Recipients Funded
52
Giving History
| Year | Total Granted | Grants Made | Avg Grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $36,017,553 | 58 | $620,992 |
| 2022 | $34,498,636 | 53 | $650,918 |
| 2021 | $29,348,501 | 55 | $533,609 |
Top Grant Recipients
CHICAGO, IL
CHICAGO, IL
CHICAGO, IL
CHICAGO, IL
CHICAGO, IL
CHICAGO, IL
CHICAGO, IL
CHICAGO, IL
Lake Villa, IL
CHICAGO, IL
Showing top 10 of 166 grants on file.
Officers & Trustees
From 2023 IRS 990-PF filing (data available for 2 filing years)
Mr Ashon McKenzie
Executive Dir, Illinois until 3/24
Ms Aisha Gayle Turner
Chief Development Officer
Ms Kristin Bernhard
Chief Policy & Res Off. until 6/24
Ms Cynthia Jackson
Executive Director, ELN
Ms Sarah Rittling
Executive Director, FFYF
Mr Michael Owens
VP, Information Technology
Ms Bridget Byville
VP, Strategy & Impact
Ms Sheetal Singh
Executive Director, ELL
Ms Daphne Logan
Senior Vice President until 8/23
Ms Johanna Vetter
Chief Marketing Officer
Showing 10 of 46 officers and trustees.
IRS Filing History
Start Early has IRS 990-PF filings on record for 2 years, spanning 2022 to 2023.
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