Invest For Kids

We were proud to partner with DePaul University on their
Summer Investment Challenge (SIC), a 4-day college immersion program for high school students who are interested in careers in finance. This summer, 18 students had an immersive experience of what it’s like to be a finance student living on campus and studying in the heart of Chicago’s finance community. The program culminated culminated with a juried stock pitch competition in front of a panel of professionals. Congrats to these amazing young people!

We congratulate this year's Emerge Scholars for completing their summer internships. We know that their futures are bright!
We are proud of are partnership with ChicagoScholars Fnd!

Today, our Emerge Scholars gathered at the Emerge Closing Ceremony - Chicago Scholars on LinkedIn Today, our Emerge Scholars gathered at the Emerge Closing Ceremony to wrap up their summer internships and join their community of fellow Scholars. ...

Announcing our 2022 Speakers to Date!
Join us on November 1 to hear expert ideas in a volatile market. Register today: investforkids.org

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Our 8th Annual Women’s Leadership Event is off to a wonderful start, featuring a fireside chat with Ellen-Blair Chube (William Blair) and Alyssa Rapp.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR OUR 14TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE!
Join us at the Harris Theater on November 1, 2022 for an engaging experience that will feature well-known investment managers who will present their market views and best ideas.
100% of proceeds will be contributed to organizations that serve Chicago area youth.
Register here: https://investforkidschicago.org/

FINAL CALL for 2022 Grant Applications!
Invest For Kids grants are now under review. The deadline for submission is April 30th.

Our grants focus on high-performing, not-for-profit organizations that serve under-resourced Chicago area youth and their families.

Information regarding eligibility and the application can be found on our website at www.investforkidschicago.org.

Application Process - Invest for Kids IFK annual grants target smaller organizations with budgets between $1-5M, with an average grant of $200,000 per beneficiary, can make a significant impact.

Today we celebrate our Women's Initiative Committee. This group of dedicated volunteers work to create opportunities, make connections, and to highlight the achievements of females within the investment industry. Hats off to you!

ChicagoScholars Fnd and Invest For Kids are looking for businesses and nonprofit organizations interested in being paired with an intern this summer. The Emerge Program pairs academically successful and motivated college students from under-resourced communities with Chicago-area organizations.

Email [email protected] to learn how to get involved.

NOW ACCEPTING 2022 GRANT APPLICATIONS!
Our grants support not-for-profit organizations that serve Chicago area youth from under-resourced communities. If you know of any organizations that are dedicated to improving the opportunities and well-being of our city’s youth, please invite them to visit our website at https://investforkidschicago.org/application-process/
Applications are due on or before April 30, 2022.

Application Process - Invest for Kids IFK annual grants target smaller organizations with budgets between $1-5M, with an average grant of $200,000 per beneficiary, can make a significant impact.

It's Not Too Late to Make a Difference!

When you invest in Chicago's young people, you help build the future.

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Please consider making a tax-deductible year-end gift to Invest For Kids today by visiting us online at investforkidschicago.org

IFK 2021 Kickoff Video

“We can’t change the weather, nor the small lot sizes found in the city, but we can work to deliver the basic things that will retain and attract Black Chicagoans…”

We are proud to partner with our 2021 Grant Recipient LINK Unlimited Scholars and their fearless leader, Jonathan Swain, who wrote this piece on Chicago’s Black migration trend, its cultural and economic costs, and what we can do to reverse it.

Op-ed: Reversing Chicago’s Black migration trend requires honesty and intentionality Hidden behind this Black migration from Chicago are heavy cultural and economic costs. For years, Chicago’s Black community birthed trends that impacted the entire world.