The Friends of Kinzie is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization created to raise, receive and administer funds for the benefit of John H. Kinzie School. The organization's sole purpose is to aid and enhance educational programs for Kinzie students, aligning with its educational, literary, artistic, scientific, and to enhance the educational experience of Kinzie School students.
Fund allocation of monies raised through the Friends of Kinzie are determined through cooperative relationships with the school administration, teachers, and parents, which determine the needs of the school, request the necessary supplemental funds and direct how those funds will be spent.