Israel Idonije, entrepreneur, humanitarian and former NFL player, broke ground on the FBRK Impact House at 200 W. Madison Street in Chicago last Wednesday. Set to open in March 2020, the 45,000 square-foot space will be the city’s first innovation-focused philanthropy center dedicated to serving and supporting grant makers, family foundations and impact investors. Local foundations, media and Chicagoans attended the groundbreaking event, which revealed design plans, reinforced the need for the facility and further discussed the vision for the new space. The event featured remarks from Idonije, as well as Candace Moore, Chief Equity Officer for the City of Chicago and Angelique Power, President, Field Foundation. FBRK Impact House, founded by Israel Idonije is the result of a shared vision between FBRK, Field Foundation, Woods Fund, United States Artists and Forefront. FBRK Impact House will serve as a membership-based work club with a thoughtfully designed ecosystem to provide a balance of private offices, work space, meeting and conference rooms where impact organizations can work together, collaborate and operate with greater efficiency. To learn more about FBRK Impact House and Access Membership, please visit: www.thefbrk.com.