Equity Schools, Inc. (a Benefit Corporation) Employee Directory
Think TanksIllinois, United States2-10 Employees
Equity Schools, Inc. is a small Illinois-based firm operating in the think tank space, focusing on nonlinear project funding strategies that blend unconventional funding sources with traditional ones to finance and implement projects. It identifies and secures nonlinear sources, then designs project operations and capital structure and plans implementation for its clients. The firm serves a national client base that includes public, private, and charter schools as well as other tax-exempt organizations, public entities, and for-profit businesses. Based in Evanston, Illinois, the company operates from a Chicago-centered base while serving clients across the United States. A notable development is a partnership with Lawrence Hall to develop a new type of school in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood, aimed at integrating education with workforce training and community amenities.