At Knight Impact Partners, we are committed to bold, creative, and collaborative work that positively impacts people and communities in Chicago.
We invest at the intersections of health, education, human need, and community well-being — areas that are inter-connected and reinforcing. We believe long-term resilience depends on addressing all of these together, and we especially invest where they intersect.
Kathleen Hinkel
We look for organizations whose missions align with ours to provide essential resources that move people through challenges and humanely ensure access to food, housing, healthcare, work, and education.
New Life Centers
We support visionary leaders bringing stability, opportunity, and collaboration to create resilient systems and communities in Chicago.
MAFAA Redemption Project
We invest in evidence-based, high-potential initiatives and strong leaders to drive meaningful change. We back transformative projects that accelerate and help communities take their next big step forward, building strength and reach.
City Colleges of Chicago and Greater Chicago Food Depository Collaborate to Launch Food Security for Life.
Knight Impact Partners provided a lead contribution.
We work to confront the 30-year life expectancy gap in Chicago with partners who meet immediate challenges such as homelessness, violence prevention, and whole-person health.
Large Life Expectancy Gaps in U.S. Cities Linked to Racial & Ethnic Segregation by Neighborhood
Breakthrough
We are action-oriented — nimble, flexible, and committed to advancing bold and innovative solutions that strengthen the people of Chicago and their communities. We actively support visionary leaders serving humanity.
Breakthrough, Violence Prevention
We operate with a respect for the expertise of those most impacted by poverty, entering each partnership with humility and a commitment to honoring knowledge, wisdom, and agency.
New Life Centers, Street Outreach Team