Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

MediumBullet The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
A For the calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2011 and ending 06-30-2012
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
CHICAGO FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
ONE EAST WACKER DR
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
CHICAGO, IL60601
D Employer identification number

36-3348160
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 2,397,040
F Name and address of principal officer:
K SUJATA
1 East Wacker Drive Ste 1620
Chicago,IL60601
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
WWW.CFW.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1985
M State of legal domicile: IL
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: CHICAGO FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN IS A GRANTMAKING ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO INCREASING RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS IN THE GREATER CHICAGO AREA.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a)..... 3 26
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 26
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2011 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 17
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 316
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 .. 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .. 7b  
Revenues; Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 1,734,123 1,904,890
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 0 0
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 282,392 371,927
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 0 527
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 2,016,515 2,277,344
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 806,720 750,446
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 699,101 688,310
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet336,420    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f).... 511,968 575,083
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 2,017,789 2,013,839
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -1,274 263,505
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 6,517,192 6,408,830
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 280,438 221,475
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 6,236,754 6,187,355
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III .........
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: CHICAGO FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN IS A GRANTMAKING ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO INCREASING RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS IN THE GREATER CHICAGO AREA. TO SUPPORT OUR PHILANTHROPY, THE FOUNDATION PROMOTES INCREASED INVESTMENT IN WOMEN AND GIRLS, RAISES AWARENESS ABOUT THEIR ISSUES AND POTENTIAL, AND DEVELOPS THEM AS LEADERS AND PHILANTHROPISTS.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ....................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ..........................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 989,665 including grants of $ 750,446 ) (Revenue $   )
GRANTMAKING: SINCE 1985, THE FOUNDATION HAS DISTRIBUTED MORE THAN $20 MILLION IN GRANTS TO MORE THAN 3,000 NONPROFITS OFFERING DIRECT SERVICES OR ENGAGING IN ADVOCACY PROJECTS THAT IMPROVE THE LIVES OF WOMEN AND GIRLS. A VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE REVIEWS GRANT PROPOSALS AND GUIDES THE GRANTMAKING PROCESS. THE FOUNDATION'S GRANTMAKING FOCUSES ON THREE STRATEGIES: EXPANDING ECONOMIC SECURITY, ENSURING FREEDOM FROM VIOLENCE, AND ENHANCING ACCESS TO HEALTH SERVICES AND INFORMATION.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 244,353 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: THE FOUNDATION HOSTS FIVE AFFINITY GROUPS FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN, ASIAN AMERICAN, LATINA, LESBIAN AND YOUNG WOMEN CALLED THE LEADERSHIP COUNCILS, WHICH PROMOTE AND CULTIVATE WOMEN'S PHILANTHROPY AND LEADERSHIP ACROSS DIVERSE COMMUNITIES. WOMEN ENGAGED IN THESE COUNCILS AND OTHER MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY ARE PREPARED TO BECOME ACTIVE LEADERS THROUGH TRAINING, PUBLIC EDUCATION, NETWORKING AND PHILANTHROPIC ACTIVITIES.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 220,859 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
PUBLIC POLICY AND ADVOCACY: THE FOUNDATION EMPHASIZES THE VALUE AND NECESSITY OF ANALYZING ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL ISSUES THROUGH A "GENDER LENS." THE FOUNDATION CONVENES A WIDE SPECTRUM OF COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND PARTNERS -- INCLUDING GRANTEES, ACTIVISTS, ACADEMICS, DONORS, BUSINESS LEADERS AND POLICYMAKERS -- TO INFORM AND PARTICIPATE AS A PROMINENT VOICE FOR WOMEN AROUND MAJOR ISSUES CONFRONTING THE CHICAGO REGION.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 140,719 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
GRANTEE EDUCATION AND SUPPORT: THE FOUNDATION AUGMENTS ITS GRANTS WITH SPECIALIZED TRAINING AND SUPPORT EXCLUSIVELY TAILORED TO THE NEEDS OF THE FOUNDATION'S GRANTEE PARTNERS. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT SKILLS, ORGANIZATIONAL BUDGETS AND EVALUATION PLANS, FUNDRAISING, AND ADVOCACY.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 140,719 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet$ 1,595,596
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 3
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? Click to see attachment........
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part IIClick to see attachment.........................
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part III........................
5
 
 
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment....................
6
Yes
 
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part II...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III ....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule D, Part IV...................
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is ‘Yes,’ then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable:
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line10? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VII.
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII.
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX.
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.
11e
 
No
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII Click to see attachment
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered ‘No’ to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII is optional
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part I.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part II..
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part III..
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000, of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part I
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II.......... Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H.....
20a
 
No
b
If “Yes” to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statement to this return? Note. All Form 990 filers that operated one or more hospitals must attach audited financial statements.
20b
 
 
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Form 990 (2011)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to any government or organization in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.. Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III.....
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, questions 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J................
23
 
No
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer questions 24b–24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I......
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I................
25b
 
No
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II.........................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties? (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV .........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV...................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV..
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule MClick to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II.......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, line 1.....................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...
35b
 
No
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...........
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11 and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Form 990 (2011)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V .........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable. .......
1a
22
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable.
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
 
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return .....................
2a
17
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file. (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.............................
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account or securities account)?.......................
4a
 
No
b
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See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ........
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible?..........
6a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?..........................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?...................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?...............
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?................
8
 
No
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?.........
9a
 
No
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?......
9b
 
No
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them) ........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. All 501(c)(29) organizations must list in Schedule O each state in which they are licensed to issue qualified health plans, the amount of reserves required by each state, and the amount of reserves the organization allocated to each state.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans.
13b
 
c
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves on hand.
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
No
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI .........
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
If the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
1a
26
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
26
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? .................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ............
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ..........
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O .....
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal
Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes? ....
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review the Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this was done ....................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes," to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
IL
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: MediumBullet
Linda L Wagner
1 East Wacker Dr Ste 1620
Chicago,IL60601
(312) 577-2801
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII .........
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation, and current key employees. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organizations compensated any current or former officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) ANDREA S KRAMER
CHAIR, DIRECTOR
 5.00 X   X       0 0 0
(2) AYLICE M TOOHEY
VICE CHAIR, DIRECTOR
 3.00 X   X       0 0 0
(3) CATHERINE BRAENDEL
SECRETARY, DIRECTOR
 3.00 X   X       0 0 0
(4) CHERYL PROCTER-ROGERS
VICE CHAIR, DIRECTOR
 3.00 X   X       0 0 0
(5) FRANCES K ZEMANS
VICE CHAIR, DIRECTOR
 3.00 X   X       0 0 0
(6) GAIL LUDEWIG
VICE CHAIR, DIRECTOR
 3.00 X   X       0 0 0
(7) LAURA A TUCKER
VICE CHAIR, DIRECTOR
 3.00 X   X       0 0 0
(8) MARJ HALPERIN
VICE CHAIR, DIRECTOR
 3.00 X   X       0 0 0
(9) SHARMILA RAO THAKKAR
VICE CHAIR, DIRECTOR
 3.00 X   X       0 0 0
(10) WENDY K WHITE EAGLE
TREASURER, DIRECTOR
 3.00 X   X       0 0 0
(11) ANITA K SINHA
DIRECTOR
 3.00 X           0 0 0
(12) BARBARA STEWART
DIRECTOR
 3.00 X           0 0 0
(13) GABRIELLE SIGEL
DIRECTOR
 3.00 X           0 0 0
(14) ISA ELLIS
DIRECTOR
 3.00 X           0 0 0
(15) JEAN POGGE
DIRECTOR
 3.00 X           0 0 0
(16) KATHRYN KENNEDY
DIRECTOR
 3.00 X           0 0 0
(17) KATHY POPE
DIRECTOR
 3.00 X           0 0 0
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(18) LEORA ROSEN
DIRECTOR
 3.00 X           0 0 0
(19) LESLIE FENTON
DIRECTOR
 3.00 X           0 0 0
(20) NANCY JUDA
DIRECTOR
 3.00 X           0 0 0
(21) NANNETTE ZANDER
DIRECTOR
 3.00 X           0 0 0
(22) NICOLE R ROBINSON
DIRECTOR
 3.00 X           0 0 0
(23) QUETA RODRIGUEZ BAUER
DIRECTOR
 3.00 X           0 0 0
(24) SUSAN MORRISON
DIRECTOR
 3.00 X           0 0 0
(25) TRINA FRESCO
DIRECTOR
 3.00 X           0 0 0
(26) WENDY MANNING
DIRECTOR
 3.00 X           0 0 0
(27) K SUJATA
PRESIDENT, CEO
 40.00     X   X   129,181 0 4,343






1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 129,181 0 4,343
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet1
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual .............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
 
No
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person .....
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet0
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants and Other Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c 585,223
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		1,319,667
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 312,829
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 1,904,890
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue . 0 0 0 0
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 0
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet 371,927     371,927
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties............MediumBullet 0      
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss) 0 0
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 0      
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory    
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses    
c Gain or (loss) 0 0
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 0      
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$ 585,223
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
a 119,696
b Less: direct expenses ...b 119,696
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 0    
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet 0      
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 0      
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a OTHER INCOME 900,099 527 527    
b            
c            
d All other revenue .... 0 0 0 0
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......MediumBullet 527
12 Total revenue. See Instructions....MediumBullet 2,277,344 527 0 371,927
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required to complete columns (B), (C), and (D).
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part IX. .........
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States. See Part IV, line 21 750,446 750,446
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 0  
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 0  
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 0      
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 688,310 496,705 36,538 155,067
7 Other salaries and wages 0      
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 0      
9 Other employee benefits ....... 0      
10 Payroll taxes ........... 0      
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 82,915 60,212 3,855 18,848
b Legal ......... 0      
c Accounting ........... 0      
d Lobbying ........... 0      
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17.. 0  
f Investment management fees ...... 22,678   22,678  
g Other .......... 66,704     66,704
12 Advertising and promotion .... 10,523 9,259 704 560
13 Office expenses ....... 21,041 12,050 867 8,124
14 Information technology ...... 50,511 30,717 1,709 18,085
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 129,306 93,311 6,864 29,131
17 Travel ............ 13,005 11,695 289 1,021
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 0      
20 Interest ........... 0      
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 2,623 1,893 139 591
23 Insurance .............. 4,194 3,026 223 945
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24f. If line 24f amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24f expenses on Schedule O.)
a BANK FEES 13,232 9,566 680 2,986
b EQUIPMENT 16,289 11,745 877 3,667
c MISCELLANEOUS 20,570 15,035 1,074 4,461
d OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 10,087 10,087    
e
f All other expenses 111,405 79,849 5,326 26,230
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 2,013,839 1,595,596 81,823 336,420
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). 0      
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Part X Balance Sheet
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing .......... 73,616 1 255,412
2 Savings and temporary cash investments .......   2  
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......... 71,000 3 75,000
4 Accounts receivable, net .........   4  
5 Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   5  
6 Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .............   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ..............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............ 74,011 9 44,123
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 129,681
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b 103,557 23,900 10c 26,124
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 6,274,665 11 6,008,171
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ...... 0 12 0
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 0 13 0
14 Intangible assets .........   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 0 15 0
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 6,517,192 16 6,408,830
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 23,325 17 18,511
18 Grants payable ..........   18  
19 Deferred revenue .......... 257,113 19 202,964
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ..........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key
employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D..... 0 25 0
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..... 280,438 26 221,475
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets ..... 829,627 27 769,131
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ..... 1,308,145 28 1,221,341
29 Permanently restricted net assets ..... 4,098,982 29 4,196,883
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ..... 6,236,754 33 6,187,355
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 6,517,192 34 6,408,830
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI .........
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ...
1
2,277,344
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ....
2
2,013,839
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ...
3
263,505
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
6,236,754
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ...
5
-312,904
6
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) ....
6
6,187,355
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII .........
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?....
2a
 
No
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?........
2b
Yes
 
c
If “Yes,” to 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant? If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O. ...........................
2c
Yes
 
d
If “Yes” to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? ................
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. ..
3b
 
 
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Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
CHICAGO FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN
 
Employer identification number

36-3348160
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
f
g
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization? ................
11g(i)
 
 
(ii) a family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
 
h
(i)
Name of supported organization 		(ii)
EIN 		(iii)
Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) 		(iv)
Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document? 		(v)
Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support? 		(vi)
Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.? 		(vii)
Amount of support?
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total                  

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... 3,529,816 1,810,088 2,735,656 2,016,515 2,277,344 12,369,419
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......           0
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..           0
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3.. 3,529,816 1,810,088 2,735,656 2,016,515 2,277,344 12,369,419
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..           607,774
6 Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.           11,761,645
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 3,529,816 1,810,088 2,735,656 2,016,515 2,277,344 12,369,419
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 308,748 258,216 176,497 265,315 293,789 1,302,565
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..           0
10 Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets.. 39,739 -106,299 -27,147 17,077 78,138 1,508
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).           13,673,492
12
12
 
13
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
86.020 %
15
15
91.040 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5.            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)            
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)            
13 Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part IV
Supplemental Information. Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
, , REALIZED GAINS AND LOSSES,
OTHER INCOME, SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, <OTHERINCOME> <INCOME> <DESCRIPTION>OTHER INCOME</DESCRIPTION> <COLUMNA>39739</COLUMNA> <COLUMNB>-106299</COLUMNB> <COLUMNC>-27147</COLUMNC> <COLUMND>17077</COLUMND> <COLUMNE>78138</COLUMNE> <COLUMNF>0</COLUMNF> </INCOME> </OTHERINCOME>,
OTHER INCOME, SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, DESCRIPTION - OTHER INCOME, COLUMN A - 39739, COLUMN B - -106299, COLUMN C - -27147, COLUMN D - 17077, COLUMN E - 78138, COLUMN F - 0;,
 
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Name of organization
CHICAGO FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN
 
Employer identification number

36-3348160
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet   $    
Caution. An Organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on Part I, line 2, of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)

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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
Name of organization
CHICAGO FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN
  		Employer identification number

36-3348160
Part I
Contributors (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
     
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

     
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED  
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED   RESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)

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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
Name of organization
CHICAGO FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN
  		Employer identification number

36-3348160
Part II
Noncash Property (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
     
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)

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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
Name of organization
CHICAGO FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN
  		Employer identification number

36-3348160
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
that total more than $1,000 for the year. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet $  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)

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Software ID: 11000230
Software Version: v2011.1.0
SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below.
SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. SchCMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)) Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) or Form 990-EZ, line 35c (Proxy Tax), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
CHICAGO FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN
 
Employer identification number

36-3348160
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV.
2
Political expenditures ....................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours ........................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 .........SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ......SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ..............
4a
Was a correction made? .........................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ...................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b..SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ..........................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.










For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50084S
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group
totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ...... 4,032  
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) .......    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ................... 4,032 0
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................ 1,987,109  
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ............... 1,991,141 0
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		 249,557 0
  If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:    
  Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.    
  Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.    
  Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.    
  Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.    
  Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.    
       
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) ................. 62,389 0
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................ 0  
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................ 0 0
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ......................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the instructions for lines 2a through 2f on page 4.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
  Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) Total
             
2a Lobbying non-taxable amount 282,531 287,341 249,764 249,557 1,069,193
             
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		        1,603,790
             
c Total lobbying expenditures 7,800 7,600 5,352 4,032 24,784
             
d Grassroots nontaxable amount 70,633 71,835 62,441 62,389 267,298
             
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		         400,947
             
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures 7,800 7,600 5,352 4,032 24,784
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011


Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each “Yes” response to lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
Yes
No
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? .........................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ....................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .........................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......
 
 
 
i
Other activities? ..........................
 
 
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ...............................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 .................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 .....
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .......
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? ..........
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2 are answered “No” OR (b) Part III-A, line 3 is answered “Yes”.
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members .....................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political
expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .........................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ....................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) ..............
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, Part II-A; line 5; and Part ll-B, line 1.
Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2011

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Software ID: 11000230
Software Version: v2011.1.0

SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
CHICAGO FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN
 
Employer identification number

36-3348160
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year ....... 6  
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ... 20,793  
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) ... 82,500  
4 Aggregate value at end of year ....... 678,392  
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section
170(h)(4)(B)(i) and 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? ....................................
9
In Part XIV, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of
art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education or research in furtherance of public service,
provide, in Part XIV, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,
historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service,
provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 52283D
Schedule D (Form 990) 2011

Schedule D (Form 990) 2011
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s accession and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection
items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIV.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIV.
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current Year (b)Prior Year (c)Two Years Back (d)Three Years Back (e)Four Years Back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 4,828,767 4,124,350 3,562,530 4,126,714
b Contributions ........ 97,901 93,651 20,545 240
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses ... 36,818 771,229 541,275 -564,424
d Grants or scholarships .....        
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		154,000 160,463    
f Administrative expenses ....        
g End of year balance ...... 4,809,486 4,828,767 4,124,350 3,562,530
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance (line 1g) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet87.000 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet13.000 %
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................     0
b Buildings ................       0
c Leasehold improvements ............   7,500 5,625 1,875
d Equipment ................   107,181 97,932 9,249
e Other .................   15,000   15,000
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 26,124
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Schedule D (Form 990) 2011
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
Other








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of Liability (b) Book value
Federal Income Taxes 0








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 0
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIV, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC740).
Schedule D (Form 990) 2011

Schedule D (Form 990) 2011
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Part XI Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statements
1 Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12) .................... 1 2,277,344
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) ..................... 2 2,013,839
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ............. 3 263,505
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .......................... 4 -312,904
5 Donated services and use of facilities ............................. 5  
6 Investment expenses ................................... 6  
7 Prior period adjustments .................................. 7  
8 Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ................................. 8 0
9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 through 8 ......................... 9 -312,904
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 ......... 10 -49,399
Part XII Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 1,941,762
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a -312,904
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 2d 0
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e -312,904
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 2,254,666
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a 22,678
b Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ........... 4b 0
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 22,678
5 Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 2,277,344
Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ............. 1 1,991,161
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 2d 0
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 0
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 1,991,161
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a 22,678
b Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 4b 0
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 22,678
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 2,013,839
Part XIV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X; Part XI, line 8; Part XII, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Intended uses of endowment funds Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 ON GOING SOURCE OF INCOME TO THE FOUNDATION
FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnote Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 THE FOUNDATION HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, AND ACCORDINGLY, NO PROVISION HAS BEEN MADE FOR EITHER FEDERAL OR STATE INCOME TAXES. THE FOUNDATION HAS ADOPTED RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES RELATED TO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012 AND HAS EVALUATED ITS TAX POSITIONS TAKEN FOR ALL OPEN TAX YEARS. BASED ON THE EVALUATION OF THE FOUNDATION'S TAX POSITIONS, MANAGEMENT BELIEVES ALL POSITIONS WOULD BE UPHELD UNDER AN EXAMINATION; THEREFORE, NO PROVISION FOR THE EFFECTS OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS HAS BEEN RECORDED FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012.
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19,or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrowSee separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
CHICAGO FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN
 
Employer identification number

36-3348160
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If “Yes,” list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization. Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this table.
(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
Total .................right arrow      
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit funds or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 2
Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.
(a) Event #1

ANNUAL LUNCHEON
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

IMPACT AWARDS
(event type) 		(c) Other Events

4
(total number) 		(d) Total Events
(Add col. (a) through col. (c))
VerticalRevenue 1 Gross receipts . . . 617,973 40,520 46,426 704,919
2 Less: Charitable
contributions . . . 		509,549 31,614 44,060 585,223
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		108,424 8,906 2,366 119,696
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . .       0
5 Non-cash prizes . .       0
6 Rent/facility costs . . 28,641 2,200   30,841
7 Food and beverages . . 75,919 6,706 2,271 84,896
8 Entertainment . . .       0
9 Other direct expenses . 3,864   95 3,959
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow 119,696
11 Net income summary. Combine lines 3 and 10 in column (d)............ right arrow 0
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue (a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (Add col. (a) through col. (c))
1 Gross revenue . . . .        
VerticalDirectExpenses 2 Cash prizes . . . .        
3 Non-cash prizes . . .        
4 Rent/facility costs . . .        
5 Other direct expenses . .        
6 Volunteer labor . . .
 
 
 
7 Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ........... right arrow  
8 Net gaming income summary. Combine lines 1 and 7 in column (d) .......... right arrow  
9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization operates gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to operate gaming activities in each of these states? ............
b
If "No," Explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? .....
b
If "Yes," Explain:
 
11
Does the organization operate gaming activities with nonmembers? .................
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? ..........................
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Page 3
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in:
a
The organization's facility ......................
13a
 
b
An outside facility ........................
13b
 
14
Provide the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? ......................................
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? ............................
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to quuestion on Schedule G (see instructions.)
Identifier ReturnReference Explanation
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Additional Data


Software ID: 11000230
Software Version: v2011.1.0
Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
CHICAGO FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN
 
Employer identification number
36-3348160
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21 for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000. Use
Part IV and Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed ......................... lBullet
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC Code section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) ACCESS LIVING OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO115 WEST CHICAGO AVENUE
CHICAGO,IL60654 		36-3310774 501(C)3 15,000       TAKING BACK OUR POWER: ADVOCACY & LEADERSHIP FOR YOUNG WOMEN WITH DISABILITIES
(2) AFFINITY COMMUNITY SERVICESP O BOX 377948
CHICAGO,IL60637 		36-4157571 501(C)3 2,000       FITNESS PROGRAMS
(3) AFFINITY COMMUNITY SERVICESP O BOX 377948
CHICAGO,IL60637 		36-4157571 501(C)3 345       BUILDING FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES: NONPROFIT FACILITIES AND SHARED SERVICES TRAINING
(4) ALTERNATIVES INC4730 N SHERIDAN ROAD
CHICAGO,IL60640 		36-2720602 501(C)3 5,500       GIRL WORLD
(5) AMIGAS LATINAS ASSOCIATION2923 N MILWAUKEE SUITE 908
CHICAGO,IL60617 		33-1045574 501(C)3 55       BUILDING FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES: NONPROFIT FACILITIES AND SHARED SERVICES TRAINING
(6) APNA GHAR4350 N BROADWAY 2ND FLOOR
CHICAGO,IL60613 		36-3698770 501(C)3 13,500       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(7) APNA GHAR4350 N BROADWAY 2ND FLOOR
CHICAGO,IL60613 		36-3698770 501(C)3 6,500       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(8) ARAB AMERICAN FAMILY SERVICES9044 SOUTH OCTAVIA AVENUE
BRIDGEVIEW,IL60455 		60-0002593 501(C)3 2,000       DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION
(9) ARAB AMERICAN FAMILY SERVICES9044 SOUTH OCTAVIA AVENUE
BRIDGEVIEW,IL60455 		60-0002593 501(C)3 1,500       FUNDRAISING CONSULTING FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION PROGRAM
(10) CENTRO ROMERO6216 N CLARK ST
CHICAGO,IL60660 		36-3517408 501(C)3 15,000       DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROJECT
(11) CHICAGO ABORTION FUND333 W NORTH AVENUE STE 267
CHICAGO,IL60690 		36-3451293 501(C)3 35,000       MY VOICE, MY CHOICE LEADERSHIP GROUP
(12) CHICAGO ALLIANCE AGAINST SEXUAL EXPLOITATION3304 N LINCOLN AVE SUITE 202
CHICAGO,IL60657 		26-0220074 501(C)3 1,000       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(13) CHICAGO ALLIANCE AGAINST SEXUAL EXPLOITATION3305 N LINCOLN AVE SUITE 202
CHICAGO,IL60657 		26-0220074 501(C)3 20,000       END DEMAND, ILLINOIS
(14) CHICAGO ALLIANCE AGAINST SEXUAL EXPLOITATION3306 N LINCOLN AVE SUITE 202
CHICAGO,IL60657 		26-0220074 501(C)3 495       EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
(15) CHICAGO ALUMNAE CHAPTER - DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY INCPO BOX 497639
CHICAGO,IL60649 		36-3694980 501(C)3 2,500       PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS/S.A.V.E.
(16) CHICAGO LEGAL ADVOCACY FOR INCARCERATED MOTHERS70 E LAKE STREET SUITE 1120
CHICAGO,IL60601 		36-3533031 501(C)3 1,100       EQUIPMENT AND PHONE/INTERNET SERVICES
(17) CHICAGO LEGAL ADVOCACY FOR INCARCERATED MOTHERS70 E LAKE STREET SUITE 1120
CHICAGO,IL60601 		36-3533031 501(C)3 25,000       REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE INITIATIVE
(18) CHICAGO WOMEN IN TRADES2444 W 16TH STREET SUITE 3E
CHICAGO,IL60608 		36-3256699 501(C)3 5,500       POLICY AND ADVOCACY
(19) CHICAGO WOMEN IN TRADES2444 W 16TH STREET SUITE 3E
CHICAGO,IL60608 		36-3256699 501(C)3 9,500       POLICY AND ADVOCACY
(20) CHICAGO WOMEN''S HEALTH CENTER INC3435 N SHEFFIELD SUITE 206 A
CHICAGO,IL60657 		36-2922469 501(C)3 2,000       TGAP (TRANS GREATER ACCESS PROJECT)
(21) CHICAGO WOMEN''S HEALTH CENTER INC3435 N SHEFFIELD SUITE 206 A
CHICAGO,IL60657 		36-2922469 501(C)3 20,000       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(22) CHICAGO WOMEN''S HEALTH CENTER INC3435 N SHEFFIELD SUITE 206 A
CHICAGO,IL60657 		36-2922469 501(C)3 495       FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT TRAINING
(23) COMMUNITYHEALTH2611 WEST CHICAGO AVENUE
CHICAGO,IL60622 		36-3831793 501(C)3 15,000       WELL WOMEN HEALTH INITIATIVE
(24) COMMUNITYHEALTH2611 WEST CHICAGO AVENUE
CHICAGO,IL60622 		36-3831793 501(C)3 300       PHILANTHROPY DEVELOPMENT
(25) COMMUNITYHEALTH2611 WEST CHICAGO AVENUE
CHICAGO,IL60622 		36-3831793 501(C)3 4,000       WELL WOMEN HEALTH INITIATIVE
(26) COMMUNITY ORGANIZING AND FAMILY ISSUES1436 W RANDOLPH 4TH FLOOR
CHICAGO,IL60607 		36-4044632 501(C)3 15,000       CITYWIDE PUBLIC POLICY LEADERSHIP & ADVOCACY PROJECT
(27) CROSSROADS FUND3411 WEST DIVERSEY 20
CHICAGO,IL60647 		36-3092907 501(C)3 5,000       WOMEN OF COLOR LED COLLABORATION
(28) DEBORAH'S PLACE2822 WEST JACKSON
CHICAGO,IL60612 		36-3382973 501(C)3 15,000       TERESA'S INTERIM HOUSING
(29) DEMOISELLE 2 FEMME NFP9415 S WESTERN STE200
CHICAGO,IL60620 		35-2220199 501(C)3 5,000       D2F P.H.I.T. (PURSUING HEALTH THROUGH INTENSE TRAINING) CLUB
(30) GIRLFORWARD1900 S CLARK ST 505
CHICAGO,IL60616 		45-2987277 501(C)3 2,750       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(31) GIRLFORWARD1900 S CLARK ST 505
CHICAGO,IL60616 		45-2987277 501(C)3 5,500       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(32) GIRLS 4 SCIENCE47 W 126TH PLACE
CHICAGO,IL60628 		27-0147595 501(C)3 1,250       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(33) GIRLS 4 SCIENCE47 W 126TH PLACE
CHICAGO,IL60628 		27-0147595 501(C)3 2,500       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(34) GIRLS IN THE GAME1501 W RANDOLPH STREET
CHICAGO,IL60607 		36-4024533 501(C)3 15,000       TEEN PROGRAMS
(35) HEART WOMEN & GIRLS PROJECT4407 LAKE PARK AVE
CHICAGO,IL60653 		36-3223988 501(C)3 2,405       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(36) HEART WOMEN & GIRLS PROJECT4407 LAKE PARK AVE
CHICAGO,IL60653 		36-3223988 501(C)3 95       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(37) HEARTWOOD FOUNDATION1818 DEMPSTER
EVANSTON,IL60202 		26-2448217 501(C)3 2,000       WOMEN AND CANCER PROGRAM
(38) HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH350 FIFTH AVENUE 34TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10118 		13-2875808 501(C)3 5,000       WOMEN'S RIGHTS DIVISION
(39) HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH350 FIFTH AVENUE 34TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10018 		13-2875808 501(C)3 5,000       WOMEN'S RIGHTS DIVISION
(40) ILLINOIS ACTION FOR CHILDREN4753 NORTH BROADWAY SUITE 1200
CHICAGO,IL60640 		36-2712912 501(C)3 3,500       REPORT: LOW-WAGE MOTHERS AND CHILD CARE NEEDS
(41) ILLINOIS CAUCUS FOR ADOLESCENT HEALTH226 SOUTH WABASH AVENUE SUITE 900
CHICAGO,IL60604 		36-3223988 501(C)3 1,050       ORGANIZING AND SOCIAL MEDIA DEVELOPMENT
(42) ILLINOIS CAUCUS FOR ADOLESCENT HEALTH226 SOUTH WABASH AVENUE SUITE 900
CHICAGO,IL60604 		36-3223988 501(C)3 25,000       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(43) ILLINOIS MATERNAL & CHILD HEALTH COALITION1256 WEST CHICAGO AVENUE
CHICAGO,IL60642 		36-3651051 501(C)3 35,000       ENGLEWOOD EMPOWERMENT PROJECT
(44) IL SAFE SCHOOLS ALLIANCE(FKA COALITION EDUCATION ON SEXUAL ORIENTATION)70 E LAKE SUITE 900
CHICAGO,IL60601 		20-4255290 501(C)3 1,500       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(45) IL SAFE SCHOOLS ALLIANCE(FKA COALITION EDUCATION ON SEXUAL ORIENTATION)70 E LAKE SUITE 900
CHICAGO,IL60601 		20-4255290 501(C)3 600       EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS
(46) ELLEN STONE BELIC INSTITUTE FOR STUDY OF WOMEN AND GENDER IN ARTS AND MEDIA600 S MICHIGAN AVENUE
CHICAGO,IL60605 		36-6112087 501(C)3 1,400       THE GUERRILLA GIRLS: RESIDENCY, EXHIBITION AND PROGRAMMING
(47) JANE ADDAMS RESOURCE CORPORATION4432 NORTH RAVENSWOOD
CHICAGO,IL60640 		36-3682559 501(C)3 20,000       WOMEN IN MANUFACTURING WELDING PROGRAM
(48) JANE ADDAMS SENIOR CAUCUS1111 N WELLS STREET SUITE 302
CHICAGO,IL60610 		36-3476552 501(C)3 2,000       PROTECT SOCIAL SECURITY, MEDICARE, MEDICARD, AND HUD PROGRAMS MEETING, RALLY, & MARCH
(49) KOREAN AMERICAN WOMEN IN NEEDPO BOX 59133
CHICAGO,IL60659 		36-3752338 501(C)3 2,000       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(50) KOREAN AMERICAN WOMEN IN NEEDPO BOX 59134
CHICAGO,IL60659 		36-3752338 501(C)3 1,500       ROCKWOOD LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE'S ART OF LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
(51) KOREAN AMERICAN WOMEN IN NEEDPO BOX 59135
CHICAGO,IL60659 		36-3752338 501(C)3 20,000       BILINGUAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES (BDVS)
(52) LATINO UNION OF CHICAGO3416 W BRYN MAWR AVENUE
CHICAGO,IL60659 		61-1403712 501(C)3 15,000       WOMEN WORKERS' PROJECT
(53) LATINOS PROGRESANDO3047 W CERMAK RD
CHICAGO,IL60623 		36-4355072 501(C)3 1,336       2012 NCLR CONFERENCE
(54) LITERATURE FOR ALL OF US2010 DEWEY AVENUE
EVANSTON,IL60201 		36-4167228 501(C)3 2,000       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(55) LITERATURE FOR ALL OF US2010 DEWEY AVENUE
EVANSTON,IL60201 		36-4167228 501(C)3 1,320       SUCCESSION PLANNING AND TRAUMA TRAINING
(56) METROPOLITAN CHICAGO BREAST CANCER TASK FORCE1645 W JACKSON BLVD SUITE 450
CHICAGO,IL60612 		26-2264895 501(C)3 1,000       EXECUTIVE COACH
(57) METROPOLITAN CHICAGO BREAST CANCER TASK FORCE1645 W JACKSON BLVD SUITE 450
CHICAGO,IL60612 		26-2264895 501(C)3 30,000       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(58) MIDWEST ACCESS PROJECT2000 W ARMITAGE AVE
CHICAGO,IL60647 		20-8336719 501(C)3 15,000       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(59) MUJERES LATINAS EN ACCIN2124 W 21ST PLACE
CHICAGO,IL60608 		36-2877520 501(C)3 1,000       MARIA MANGUAL MEMORIAL EFFORT
(60) MUJERES LATINAS EN ACCIN2124 W 21ST PLACE
CHICAGO,IL60608 		36-2877520 501(C)3 1,000       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(61) NATIONAL ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN WOMEN'S FORUM-CHICAGO CHAPTER155 WATER STREET
CHICAGO,IL11201 		94-3213100 501(C)3 2,000       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(62) NATIONAL ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN WOMEN'S FORUM-CHICAGO CHAPTER155 WATER STREET
CHICAGO,IL11201 		94-3213100 501(C)3 200       NATIONAL QUEER ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER ALLIANCE CONFERENCE
(63) SARGENT SHRIVER NATIONAL CENTER ON POVERTY LAW50 EAST WASHINGTON SUITE 500
CHICAGO,IL60602 		36-3151279 501(C)3 2,000       WOMEN'S LAW & POLICY PROJECT
(64) SARGENT SHRIVER NATIONAL CENTER ON POVERTY LAW50 EAST WASHINGTON SUITE 500
CHICAGO,IL60602 		36-3151279 501(C)3 20,000       WOMEN'S LAW & POLICY PROJECT
(65) NATIONAL IMMIGRANT JUSTICE CENTER208 SOUTH LASALLE ST STE 1818
CHICAGO,IL60604 		36-1877640 501(C)3 2,000       COUNTER-TRAFFICKING PROJECT
(66) NATIONAL IMMIGRANT JUSTICE CENTER208 SOUTH LASALLE ST STE 1818
CHICAGO,IL60604 		36-1877640 501(C)3 25,000       GENDER JUSTICE INITIATIVE
(67) THE NIGHT MINISTRY4711 N RAVENSWOOD AVENUE
CHICAGO,IL60640 		36-3145764 501(C)3 2,800       THE RESPONSE-ABILITY PREGNANT AND PARENTING PROGRAM (RAPP) DEMONSTRATION PROJECT DISSEMINATION
(68) KOREAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY SERVICES4300 N CALIFORNIA AVE
CHICAGO,IL60618 		36-2746468 501(C)3 15,000       DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND FAMILY SUPPORT
(69) PAVE PROMOTING AWARENESS VICTIM EMPOWERMENT444 N WABASH 410
CHICAGO,IL60611 		32-0131894 501(C)3 3,000       PAVE CHAPTER PROGRAM: SAFE CAMPUS STRONG VOICES PEER EDUCATION PILOT
(70) PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF ILLINOIS18 S MICHIGAN 6TH FLOOR
CHICAGO,IL60603 		36-2170901 501(C)3 5,000       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(71) PRITZKER MILITARY LIBRARY104 S MICHIGAN AVE SUITE 400
CHICAGO,IL60603 		36-4477083 501(C)3 2,000       A PUBLIC AFFAIRS PANEL ON THE CHANGING ROLES OF WOMEN WHO SERVE AND THE ISSUES THEY CONFRONT
(72) PROJECT EXPLORATION950 EAST 61ST STREET
CHICAGO,IL60637 		36-4305660 501(C)3 15,000       SERVICES FOR GIRLS
(73) PROJECT EXPLORATION950 EAST 61ST STREET
CHICAGO,IL60637 		36-4305660 501(C)3 4,000       EXPLORING CHICAGO SCIENCE OUT OF SCHOOL OPPTY LANDSCAPE-IMPLICATIONS CITY-WIDE SYST SCIENCE PATHWAYS
(74) YOUTH OUTLOOK (FORMERLY QUESTIONING YOUTH CENTER)1828 OLD NAPERVILLE RD
NAPERVILLE,IL60563 		36-4223806 501(C)3 15,000       Y LINK
(75) RAINBOW HOUSE4149 WEST 26TH STREET
CHICAGO,IL60623 		36-3262488 501(C)3 5,000       DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND EDUCATION PROGRAM
(76) RAPE VICTIM ADVOCATES180 N MICHIGAN AVE SUITE 600
CHICAGO,IL60601 		36-3049386 501(C)3 20,000       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(77) RIVENDELL THEATRE ENSEMBLE5775 NORTH RIDGE AVE
CHICAGO,IL60660 		36-4074148 501(C)3 1,000       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(78) ROGER BALDWIN FOUNDATION OF THE ACLU INC180 N MICHIGAN AVE SUITE 2300
CHICAGO,IL60601 		36-2682569 501(C)3 10,000       REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS PROJECT, IN HONOR OF MARCIA LISS
(79) ROGER BALDWIN FOUNDATION OF THE ACLU INC180 N MICHIGAN AVE SUITE 2300
CHICAGO,IL60601 		36-2682569 501(C)3 20,000       REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS PROJECT
(80) SARAH'S INN309 HARRISON STREET
OAK PARK,IL60304 		36-3084461 501(C)3 1,500       SUPPORTIVE SERVICES - IMMIGRANT SURVIVORS PROJECT
(81) SARAH'S INN309 HARRISON STREET
OAK PARK,IL60304 		36-3084461 501(C)3 13,500       SUPPORTIVE SERVICES - IMMIGRANT SURVIVORS PROJECT
(82) TEEN PARENT CONNECTION739 ROOSEVELT RD BLDG 8 STE 100
GLEN ELLYN,IL60137 		36-3387034 501(C)3 15,000       DOULA PROGRAM
(83) UCAN3737 N MOZART STREET
CHICAGO,IL60618 		36-2167937 501(C)3 5,000       LGBTQ HOST HOME PROGRAM
(84) WOMEN & CHILDREN FIRST BOOKSTORE5233 N CLARK STREET
CHICAGO,IL60640 		36-3092907 501(C)3 750       THE WOMEN'S VOICES FUND
(85) WOMEN & CHILDREN FIRST BOOKSTORE5233 N CLARK STREET
CHICAGO,IL60640 		36-3092907 501(C)3 1,500       THE WOMEN'S VOICES FUND
(86) WOMEN EMPLOYED INSTITUTE65 E WACKER PLACE SUITE 1500
CHICAGO,IL60601 		36-2969526 501(C)3 5,000       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(87) WOODSTOCK INSTITUTE29 E MADISON STE 1710
CHICAGO,IL60602 		36-2907408 501(C)3 6,000       WOMEN'S ACCESS TO MORTGAGE FINANCING IN CHICAGO
(88) YOUNG WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT PROJECT2334 W LAWRENCE SUITE 221
CHICAGO,IL60625 		61-1426655 501(C)3 30,000       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(89) YOUTH JOB CENTER OF EVANSTON1114 CHURCH STREET
EVANSTON,IL60201 		36-3252809 501(C)3 20,000       WILL (WOMEN INVESTED IN LEARNING AND LIVELIHOODS)
(90) YWCA OF EVANSTONNORTH SHORE1215 CHURCH STREET
EVANSTON,IL60201 		36-2193618 501(C)3 15,000       FINANCIAL LITERACY FOR WOMEN
(91) YWCA OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO1 NORTH LASALLE STREET SUITE 1150
CHICAGO,IL60602 		36-2179765 501(C)3 2,200       RISE CHILDREN'S CENTER FOCUS GROUPS
2
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91
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ......................... . Bullet Image
 
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Cat. No. 50055P
Schedule I (Form 990) 2011

Schedule I (Form 990) 2011
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Use Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients		 (c)Amount of
cash grant		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance













Part IV
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required in Part I, line 2, and any other additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 PROSPECTIVE GRANTEE ORGANIZATIONS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL REQUESTING FUNDING, INCLUDING THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT, POPULATION TO BE SERVED, AND EXPECTED OUTCOMES. POTENTIAL GRANTEES ALSO SUBMIT CURRENT FINANCIAL INFORMATION INCLUDING AUDITS. THE PROPOSALS ARE REVIEWED BY STAFF AND A BOARD-LED SUB-COMMITTEE TO DETERMINE IF FUNDING WILL BE RECOMMENDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE PROPOSALS AND THE EVALUATIONS ARE PRESENTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND IF APPROVED, THE PROPOSALS ARE FUNDED. UPON BOARD APPROVAL, THE PROGRAM STAFF PREPARES A RECORD WHICH OUTLINES GRANT CONDITIONS. FOR ANY GRANT AWARD $15,000 OR GREATER, THE GRANTEE IS REQUIRED TO SIGN A GRANT AGREEMENT LETTER AND RETURN A SIGNED COPY TO THE FOUNDATION OFFICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A PROGRAM NARRATIVE AND FINANCIAL REPORT AT THE END OF THE FUNDING CYCLE DESCRIBING THE USES OF THE FUNDS AND THE OUTCOMES. THESE REPORTS ARE REVIEWED BY PROGRAM STAFF TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE WITH TERMS OF THE GRANT AWARDED AND ANY ISSUES THAT ARISE AS A RESULT OF THIS REVIEW ARE FOLLOWED UP WITH THE GRANTEES. IF THE FOUNDATION LEARNS OF ANY IMPROPER EXPENDITURE OF ITS GRANT FUNDS, IT WILL PURSUE CORRECTION WITH THE GRANTEE. DONOR ADVISED FUND GRANTS ARE RECOMMENDED BY THE DONOR OF THE FUND, AND THE PROGRAM STAFF REVIEWS REQUESTS TO VERIFY 501(C)(3) STATUS AND OTHER LEGAL REQUIREMENTS. UPON VERIFICATION, DONOR ADVISED FUND GRANTS ARE PRESENTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR RATIFICATION. NO FINAL REPORTS ARE REQUIRED FOR DONOR ADVISED GRANTS.
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
NonCash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
CHICAGO FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN
 
Employer identification number

36-3348160
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of Contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 15 301,192 MEAN PRICE
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( DONATED GOODS ) X 29 11,637 MARKET VALUE
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image( )
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement ...
29
 
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1-28 that it
must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ............................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report revenues in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
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Cat. No. 51227J
Schedule M (Form 990) 2011
Schedule M (Form 990) 2011
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Part II
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b,
32b, and 33 and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b) the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Explanations of reporting method for number of contributions Schedule M, Part I OTHER: NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS. SECURITIES - PUBLICLY TRADED: STOCK
Number of contributions or items contributed. Schedule M, part I, column (b), Line other=DONATED GOODS NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS.
Number of contributions or items contributed. Schedule M, part I, column (b), Line 9 STOCK
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
CHICAGO FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN
 
Employer identification number

36-3348160
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Description of other program services Form 990, Part III, Line 4d GRANTEE EDUCATION AND SUPPORT: THE FOUNDATION AUGMENTS ITS GRANTS WITH SPECIALIZED TRAINING AND SUPPORT EXCLUSIVELY TAILORED TO THE NEEDS OF THE FOUNDATION'S GRANTEE PARTNERS. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT SKILLS, ORGANIZATIONAL BUDGETS AND EVALUATION PLANS, FUNDRAISING, AND ADVOCACY.
Delegate broad authority to a committee Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 1a THE BY-LAWS OF CHICAGO FOUNDATION STATE, IN ARTICLE VI, SECTION 2A., THAT THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL (I) HAVE AND EXERCISE THE AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD IN THE MANAGEMENT OF THE FOUNDATION BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE BOARD AND (II) REVIEW ANNUALLY THE SALARY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PRESIDENT. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIST OF THE CHAIR, THE PAST CHAIR OR CHAIR-ELECT, THE OFFICERS AND THE COMMITTEE CHAIRS, OTHER THAN THE AUDIT COMMITTEE CHAIR, OF THE FOUNDATION. ADDITIONAL DIRECTORS MAY BE ADDED TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE UPON NOMINATION BY THE CHAIR AND A RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY A MAJORITY OF THE BOARD (THE "APPOINTED DIRECTORS").
Review of form 990 by governing body Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PASSED A RESOLUTION IN F/Y 2012 STATING THAT "THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW A FINAL DRAFT OF THE IRS FORM 990 ... AND THAT, AFTER SUCH REVIEW, THE AUDIT COMMITTEE CHAIR, ON ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, SHALL REVIEW, REVISE AS APPROPRIATE, AND APPROVE FOR SIGNATURE AND FILING, BY AN OFFICER OF THE CHICAGO FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN, THE IRS FORM 990 (AND APPROPRIATE STATE FILINGS).
Conflict of interest policy Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c PRIOR TO THE FIRST BOARD MEETING OF EACH FISCAL YEAR, ALL DIRECTORS ARE ASKED TO FILL OUT AND SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY FORM. WHEN RELEVANT, OTHER COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND STAFF ARE REQUESTED TO COMPLETE THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY FORM. BEFORE ANY VOTE BY THE BOARD ON GRANTS, THE CHAIR SPECIFICALLY ASKS IF ANY VOTING MEMBER HAS ANY CONFLICT WITH ANY ORGANIZATION THAT IS THE SUBJECT OF THE VOTE.
Process used to establish compensation of top management official Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a THE BOARD-LED SEARCH COMMITTEE WORKED WITH AN OUTSIDE EXECUTIVE SEARCH FIRM TO ESTABLISH SALARY AS PART OF THE PROCESS OF HIRING A NEW PRESIDENT IN F/Y 2011. DURING F/Y 2012, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDED A MERIT-BASED SALARY INCREASE. MINUTES OF THAT MEETING WERE KEPT.
Process used to establish compensation of other officers/key employees Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b THERE WERE NO OTHER COMPENSATED OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES.
Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
Other changes in net assets or fund balances Form 990, Part XI, Line 5 NET UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS - -312904;
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