EIN 36-4241970

Noble Schools

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
2,146
Year formed
1999
Most recent tax filings
2024-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Noble Network of Charter Schools is a nonprofit organization that runs 17 charter public high schools and one middle school in the city of Chicago. They serve over 12,000 students, and they come from every neighborhood in the city.
Also known as...
Noble Network of Charter Schools
Total revenues
$238,788,253
2024
Total expenses
$232,402,046
2024
Total assets
$268,563,864
2024
Num. employees
2,146
2024

Program areas at Noble Schools

The Noble Network of Charter Schools was established for the purpose of replicating the nationally recognized Noble street Charter high school, which opened in 1999. The Network provides a quality education to enable the low-income population to make changes to improve their lives. The Network served 12,120 students in 2024.
Opened in 2010, Noble day care, l3c (ndc) provides an enriching educational experience to the approximately 37 children enrolled in the program. Ndc's educational model follows a balanced approach of free exploration, natural environment learning with guidance, and built-in structured activities. Qualified teachers provide a set curriculum and prepare assessments to ensure the children are meeting developmental goals through their learning. Ndc is also an approved site for Noble Network of Charter Schools' students who can earn volunteer hours for participating in ndc activities and helping out around the facility.

Who funds Noble Schools

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
National Philanthropic TrustEducation$16,000,750
Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramFor Recipient's Exempt Purpose$2,019,500
Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramFor Recipient's Exempt Purpose$516,000
...and 41 more grants received totalling $21,467,255

Financials for Noble Schools

RevenuesFYE 06/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$224,122,790
Program services$10,904,269
Investment income and dividends$4,274,683
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-592,974
Net income from fundraising events$-12,472
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$91,957
Total revenues$238,788,253
Data update history
August 1, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
July 30, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 8 new personnel
July 6, 2025
Received grants
Identified 9 new grant, including a grant for $315,000 from DRW Foundation
July 4, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
April 20, 2025
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $200,000 from Invest for Kids
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsCharter schoolsK-12 schoolsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingProvides scholarshipsGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1 N State St Floor 15
Chicago, IL 60602
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
Cook County, IL
Website URL
nobleschools.org/ 
Phone
(312) 521-5287
Facebook page
BeNobleSchools 
Twitter profile
@benobleschools 
IRS details
EIN
36-4241970
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1999
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B29: Charter Schools
NAICS code, primary
611110: Elementary and Secondary Schools
Parent/child status
Central organization
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