At Knight Impact Partners, we are committed to bold, creative, and collaborative work that positively impacts people and communities in Chicago. In all we do, we aim to land on humanity.
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.
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.
Photo Credits: (L) Breakthrough, Fresh Market; (R) Erie Neighborhood House
We support visionary leaders bringing stability, opportunity, and collaboration to create resilient systems and communities in Chicago.
Photo Credit: Breakthrough
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
Chicago Life Expectancy Health Atlas
Photo Credit: 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.
Photo Credit: 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.
Photo Credit: New Life Centers, Street Outreach Team
