There are two easy ways to make a donation to your school:
Online or by Check
1. Online Donations
You can now make donations online. Click the red button at the top of this page to access our secure online donation form which is powered by Groundspring.org. (A 3% processing fee is applied to credit card donations made via Groundspring.org.) When making a donation online, you have the option of making reoccurring gifts, gifts in memoriam and anonymous donations. (If you have any questions, call us at 773/553-1540)
- Enter the amount of your gift
- Designate the school and specific item or program you'd like to support
- Enter your credit card information
- Click continue - It's that easy!
Donations made via Groundspring.org come to the Chicago Public Schools’ Department of External Resources and Partnerships through the Children First Fund (CPS' 501c3 organization). Your donation is 100% tax deductable.
We Ensure Your School Receives Your Gift
Our office personally oversees every online donation and make certain that your school receives your gift for its designated purpose. You'll receive a receipt by email that same day.
*You also have the option of making a general donation to CPS and asking us to direct the funds to the schools with the most need.
2. Paying By Check
When paying by check, 100% of your donation goes to the designated school. You can make your check payable to the Children First Fund (CPS' 501c3 organization). Mark the check with the name of the school that is to receive the funds and send it with an accompanying letter to the following address
Children First Fund
125 S. Clark Street
11th Floor
Chicago, IL 60603
Your Contributions Are Tax Deductable
Please consider
- Matching Gifts
- Gift of Securities
- Including Us In Your Planned Giving
Contact Us
We want to make it easy for you to help the Chicago Public Schools. Please call or email us if you have questions or would like assistance. Department of External Resources and Partnerships at 773/553-1540.
