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The Chicago Community Trust
For more than 92 years, The Chicago Community Trust has worked hand in hand with thousands of local residents who see how good Chicago can be and who want to be part of a promising future.
It is dedicated to the Chicago region and to endowing its future. Together with its donors, the Trust continues to address the region's pressing challenges and most promising opportunities.
The mission of the Trust is to lead and inspire philanthropic efforts that measurably improve the quality of life and the prosperity of Chicago.
Web Address
www.cct.org/
Social Media Links
Facebook - www.facebook.com/thechicagocommunitytrust
Twitter - @chitrust
It is dedicated to the Chicago region and to endowing its future. Together with its donors, the Trust continues to address the region's pressing challenges and most promising opportunities.
The mission of the Trust is to lead and inspire philanthropic efforts that measurably improve the quality of life and the prosperity of Chicago.
Web Address
www.cct.org/
Social Media Links
Facebook - www.facebook.com/thechicagocommunitytrust
Twitter - @chitrust
Assets and Giving for Chicago Community Trust
Assets
2019 - 3,248,271,849
2018 - 3,139,290,774
2017 - 2,691,371,233
2019 - 3,248,271,849
2018 - 3,139,290,774
2017 - 2,691,371,233
Domestic Grants
2019 - 340,215,752
2018 - 355,891,327
2019 - 340,215,752
2018 - 355,891,327
Recent News from Chicago Community Trust
"I Will Never Forget Where I Came From." Chia Pet Whiz Gives Back
Foundation: Chicago Community Trust
Pedott's philanthropy is more conventional. He opened a fund at the Chicago Community Trust (CCT) a few years ago to begin channeling his...more
Foundation: Chicago Community Trust
Pedott's philanthropy is more conventional. He opened a fund at the Chicago Community Trust (CCT) a few years ago to begin channeling his...more
How's That Unique Impact Investing Effort Playing Out in Chicago?
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Chicago Community Trust
Last year, we highlighted an innovative initiative that aims to let pretty much anyone with a little extra money get involved in financing efforts to...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Chicago Community Trust
Last year, we highlighted an innovative initiative that aims to let pretty much anyone with a little extra money get involved in financing efforts to...more
Ex-President, New Philanthropist: A First Look at Obama Giving
Foundation: Chicago Community Trust, Joyce Foundation
Like Bill Clinton, Barack Obama has chosen to create a philanthropic operation as the platform for his post-presidential career. At the moment,...more
Foundation: Chicago Community Trust, Joyce Foundation
Like Bill Clinton, Barack Obama has chosen to create a philanthropic operation as the platform for his post-presidential career. At the moment,...more
Buffalo Grove considers foundation to fund community programs
Foundation: Lake County Community Foundation, Chicago Community Trust
Buffalo Grove officials are exploring the creation of a community foundation to serve as a funding mechanism for a variety of charitable and...more
Foundation: Lake County Community Foundation, Chicago Community Trust
Buffalo Grove officials are exploring the creation of a community foundation to serve as a funding mechanism for a variety of charitable and...more
The Problem with Modern Philanthropy
Foundation: Chicago Community Trust, Johnson Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
But this type of philanthropy creates challenges in a democracy, argues ... in some cases, philanthropic dollars replace or supplant government functions. ... As the founder and editor of a news site...more
Foundation: Chicago Community Trust, Johnson Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
But this type of philanthropy creates challenges in a democracy, argues ... in some cases, philanthropic dollars replace or supplant government functions. ... As the founder and editor of a news site...more
New Chicago Community Trust CEO will face shifting philanthropic environment
Foundation: Chicago Community Trust
Chicago Community Trust CEO Terry Mazany is scheduled to resign in September. The 102-year-old trust, which has $2.2 billion in assets, must...more
Foundation: Chicago Community Trust
Chicago Community Trust CEO Terry Mazany is scheduled to resign in September. The 102-year-old trust, which has $2.2 billion in assets, must...more
Mazany leaving after 13 years leading Chicago Community Trust
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Chicago Community Trust
“Under Terry's leadership, the Trust has been an exemplar of how a community foundation can work effectively with a global philanthropy with a...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Chicago Community Trust
“Under Terry's leadership, the Trust has been an exemplar of how a community foundation can work effectively with a global philanthropy with a...more
Balancing Act: Tricky Times For Community Foundations in the Age of Trump
Foundation: Boston Foundation, California Community Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, New York Community Trust, San Francisco Foundation
We've reported on new emergency efforts by a few community foundations in this mix.But we've heard little, or anything, along these lines from a wide range other such local foundations.While a...more
Foundation: Boston Foundation, California Community Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, New York Community Trust, San Francisco Foundation
We've reported on new emergency efforts by a few community foundations in this mix.But we've heard little, or anything, along these lines from a wide range other such local foundations.While a...more
Columbus one of 10 cities chosen for civic engagement project
Foundation: Knight Foundation, Chicago Community Trust
... funded by the Knight Foundation, according to Betsy Covington, president and CEO of the Community Foundation of the Chattahoochee...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation, Chicago Community Trust
... funded by the Knight Foundation, according to Betsy Covington, president and CEO of the Community Foundation of the Chattahoochee...more
Here's How an Equity Focus and Capacity Building Go Hand-In-Hand for This Local Funder
Foundation: Mary Black Foundation, Chicago Community Trust
Back then, she told us, “An equity lens can sharpen a foundation's focus on ... All types of different groups received these capacity-building...more
Foundation: Mary Black Foundation, Chicago Community Trust
Back then, she told us, “An equity lens can sharpen a foundation's focus on ... All types of different groups received these capacity-building...more
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