Philanthropic Foundations & Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

We partner with leading financial institutions and private foundations to maximize the ROI (Return on Impact) of their giving portfolios. We help institutional donors move from reactive grantmaking to proactive, strategic investment.

• Key Partners: Allstate, Capital One, Steans Family Foundation, Chicago Community Trust.

Human Services & Lifecycle Advocacy

Our “cradle to grave” approach ensures that social service programs are integrated and effective at every stage of life. We support organizations providing critical health, wellness, and safety-net services to ensure no one falls through the cracks of the system.

• Key Partners: Illinois Children’s Healthcare Foundation, Chicago Cares, Taking Back Our Lives.

Collective Impact & Policy Coalitions

Complex social challenges cannot be solved in silos. PIE Org facilitates high-level collaborations and collective impact initiatives that align multiple stakeholders toward a singular, transformative goal.

• Key Partners: ACT Now, North Chicago Community Partners, Boxing Out Negativity.

Arts, Culture, & The Creative Economy

We recognize that arts and culture are the heartbeat of community identity. We provide organizational development and strategic planning for cultural institutions to ensure their long-term institutional health and accessibility.

• Key Partners: National Museum of Mexican Art, Chicago Children’s Museum, Chicago Arts Partnerships in Education (CAPE), American Library Association.

Public Agencies & Educational Systems

While our reach is broad, our roots in systemic education and governmental efficacy remain deep. We provide high-level consulting for school districts, higher education institutions, and public agencies looking to modernize their service delivery.

• Key Partners: National Louis University, School District 33, various Public Agencies.