Bright Promises Foundation

Who we are

Bright Promises Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 that creates opportunities for Illinois children to reach their full promise and potential. With the help of leading experts, we work with organizations to develop and deliver programs that provide the basis for positive lives and brighter futures.

Our Impact

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Bright Promises is dedicated to investing in programs that create lasting improvements to the lives of disadvantaged children and their families in Metropolitan Chicago.

Our History

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Formerly known as the Illinois Humane Society, Bright Promises Foundation has served Illinois for 150 years, with a strong legacy of understanding and meeting the needs of at-risk children and youth.

Our Commitment to Anti-Racism & Social Justice

For 150 years, it has been our mission to create opportunities for every young person to reach their full promise and potential. This cannot be achieved when systemic injustice, inequity, disinvestment and racism deny opportunity and endanger BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) children at every turn.

We acknowledge the grief and anger felt by everyone across our nation right now, especially in BIPOC communities who are most hurt by inequity and the failures of our institutions to serve and protect all of us. We stand with those who are continuing to fight racism and seek social justice.

In this historic moment, Bright Promises Foundation remains more committed than ever to building the more just and equitable society that our children deserve, where BIPOC children have the chance to not just survive, but to thrive. Through our partnerships with leading child-serving organizations, we pledge to continue to drive significant change by staying true to our vision for a stronger, safer Chicago where all children flourish.

Our Programs

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FOCUSED FUNDING

Our Focused Funding provides ongoing support and resources to programs that address a single, emerging issue, providing professionals with the tools they need to better serve at-risk children now and in the future.

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EQUIP

The Early Childhood Quality Improvement Program (EQUIP) addresses the need for quality early childhood education, specifically for early childhood centers serving low-income communities.

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SPECIAL INITIATIVES

As part of our Special Initiatives, we partner with new, cutting-edge programs to ensure that Illinois children are receiving the right opportunities to reach their maximum potential.

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