18th Annual Conference
About Invest For Kids
- Founded in 2009, Invest For Kids hosts an annual Investable Ideas Conference that brings together the investment community with world-class speakers, who share their market views, industry insights, and best ideas.
- All the dollars raised through sponsorships and ticket sales are awarded via a rigorous grant application process to highly impactful nonprofit organizations supporting Chicago youth in low-income circumstances.
Since Inception:
12,000
+
Attendees
$
25m
Dollars Raised
100
%
Dollars Donated
123
Nonprofits Supported
2025 Event Recap
- The Invest For Kids 17th Annual Conference was held on October 21, 2025, and brought together almost 1000 attendees for a day of idea sharing and connectivity.
- The conference featured a dynamic speaker line-up of asset managers & industry leaders sharing their insights and their best investable ideas through a combination of individual presentations and fireside chats.
- We raised more than $2.1 million – our biggest fundraising total to date – thanks to the generosity of our sponsors and attendees.
- All dollars raised were awarded to 10 carefully selected nonprofit organizations and to support ongoing IFK initiatives.
- Our John L. Keeley Jr. Student Initiative enabled 170 students from 15 Chicago and Midwest universities to attend our conference and an exclusive lunch event beforehand.
- During our “Mission Moment,” Greg White, President & CEO of LEARN Charter School, shared an inspiring look at their work and the meaningful impact IFK is making in the community. Watch Greg’s remarks here.
2025 Sponsors
We’re so grateful for the many supporters and champions of Invest For Kids who sponsored our 17th Annual Conference. We wouldn’t be able to have the amazing impact we do without these generous organizations and individuals.
Interested in becoming a sponsor of Invest For Kids? Please reach out to us at info@ifkchicago.com.
