Mission Statement: The Mission of the IDeaL Education Foundation is to advance development in under-served communities in the greater Chicago area.

Vision Statement: The IDeaL Education Foundation will be the premier nonprofit, community development organization of its size in the greater Chicago area. The Foundation will be a innovator and a leader in helping to uplift the young people in the communities in which it serves. In partnership with organizations and communities that share similar goals, the Foundation will contribute effectively to programs that strengthen the community.