Helping After-School Programs Grow

The Springboard Foundation supports small, underfunded and grass-roots after-school programs in Chicago’s most impoverished neighborhoods. Every dollar Springboard raises from outside donors goes directly to grant recipients and the children they serve. Since 1998, Springboard has helped numerous programs grow and become self-sustaining, to provide inner city children with the education and personal growth critical to success.


Founded in

1998


Board of Directors
  • Tony Hoban, President
  • Dave McGranahan, Vice President
  • Doug Mabie, Founder
  • Prudence R. Beidler
  • E. David Coolidge III
  • Richard Driehaus
  • James J. Glasser

Website

www.springboardfoundation.org


In the Spotlight

Hooked on Drums performs at the Springboard Annual Dinner in 2009. This music program gives urban youth opportunities to study and perform the drumming traditions of West Africa. 


Grant Process

Springboard grant making focuses on small, community-based after-school and summer programs. Learn who is eligible and how to apply.

Recent Grants

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How to apply