A number of K-12 funders have zeroed in on boosting the performance of principals in recent years. Among them is the Chicago Public Education Fund, which recently rolled out a new fellowship for principals.
Read MoreMeet Judy Finkelstein-Taff: The Crown Philanthropies Award Recipient Who's Making Jewish Education Popular Again
/ Alyssa OchsEnrollment in Jewish schools has been on the decline for a number of years. Judy Finkelstein-Taff, 2013 recipient of the Crown Family Philanthropies' Covenant Award, is doing her best to make them relevant again.
Read MoreRehabilitation Institute Sees Funding Drop
/ Alyssa OchsThe Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago is struggling to move forward with construction plans after falling $35 million short of its key fundraising milestone. Major foundations, like Chicago Community Trust, have historically accounted for over 75% of the funding for the city’s rehab specialty hospital.
Crown Family Helps Reduce Poverty through Inspiration Corporation
/ Alyssa OchsWith a focus on education, poverty, and health, the Crown Family Philanthropies gave over $100,000 to Inspiration Corporation. This donation is part of a series of annual gifts that Crown makes to the growing nonprofit, which provides meals, support services, housing, employment, and vocational training to over 3,000 needy Chicago residents each year.
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