Cleveland Avenue Foundation

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Private FoundationCHICAGO, IllinoisMediumEIN: 463851243

Education NonprofitsEducational FoundationsYouth Development OrganizationsMentoring OrganizationsSocial Justice Organizations

The CAFE Group (thecafe.org) is the public-facing organization founded from the Cleveland Avenue Foundation for Education by Liz and Don Thompson; it is based in Chicago and focuses on education equity, leadership development, and catalytic grantmaking (e.g., the 1954 Project). The site lists contact details and active program pages and is referenced by nonprofit databases linked to EIN 46-3851243.

Source: Website · Mar 2026

Captive Funder

This funder appears dedicated to one or very few recurring recipients. Unsolicited applications are unlikely to succeed unless there is an existing direct relationship with the funder.

Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026