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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
Design thinking for better philanthropy
Foundation: Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Chicago Community Trust
For the past two years, Knight has brought together four place-based foundations for human-centered design training to help them consider how...more
Foundation: Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Chicago Community Trust
For the past two years, Knight has brought together four place-based foundations for human-centered design training to help them consider how...more
MacArthur and Chicago Community Trust Back New Fund to Spread Impact Investing
Foundation: Chicago Community Trust
Impact investing "has not been easily accessible for donor-advised fund holders," said Terry Mazany, president of the Chicago Community...more
Foundation: Chicago Community Trust
Impact investing "has not been easily accessible for donor-advised fund holders," said Terry Mazany, president of the Chicago Community...more
$100 million initiative launched to fund Chicago social services
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Chicago Community Trust
An impact investment fund created by the Chicago Community Trust, John D. and ... 'Benefit Chicago' is about demystifying impact investing. Here's...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Chicago Community Trust
An impact investment fund created by the Chicago Community Trust, John D. and ... 'Benefit Chicago' is about demystifying impact investing. Here's...more
100 Million Impact Investment Collaboration to Benefit Chicago
Foundation: Calvert Social Investment Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, Chicago Community Trust
$100 Million Impact Investment Collaboration to Benefit Chicago .... Calvert Foundation is an international impact investing intermediary that...more
Foundation: Calvert Social Investment Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, Chicago Community Trust
$100 Million Impact Investment Collaboration to Benefit Chicago .... Calvert Foundation is an international impact investing intermediary that...more
Community Foundation Update (4/23/16)
Foundation: Arizona Community Foundation, Central Indiana Community Foundation, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, Oklahoma City Community Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, Dallas Foundation, Indianapolis Foundation, San Diego Foundation, Vermont Community Foundation, Lilly Endowment
Arizona. The Arizona Community Foundation, in partnership with Republic Media and the Morrison Institute for Public Policy at Arizona...more
Foundation: Arizona Community Foundation, Central Indiana Community Foundation, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, Oklahoma City Community Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, Dallas Foundation, Indianapolis Foundation, San Diego Foundation, Vermont Community Foundation, Lilly Endowment
Arizona. The Arizona Community Foundation, in partnership with Republic Media and the Morrison Institute for Public Policy at Arizona...more
LGBT Community Fund grants support collaborations in health, housing services
Foundation: Chicago Community Trust
The LGBT Community Fund at The Chicago Community Trust is pleased to announce three Transformational Grants, supporting projects...more
Foundation: Chicago Community Trust
The LGBT Community Fund at The Chicago Community Trust is pleased to announce three Transformational Grants, supporting projects...more
Foundations Put Up $150000 to Highlight Philanthropy's Successes
Foundation: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Moore Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, Columbus Foundation, Packard Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Minneapolis Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Successes of Philanthropy will serve as an online catalog of philanthropic wins — something its creators believe Washington power brokers need...more
Foundation: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Moore Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, Columbus Foundation, Packard Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Minneapolis Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Successes of Philanthropy will serve as an online catalog of philanthropic wins — something its creators believe Washington power brokers need...more
Web Extra: On The Table with Elizabeth Brackett
Foundation: Chicago Community Trust
... that emerged from last year's dinners sparked this year's call for philanthropy to carry out those themes. ... Her creative ideas for tapping new markets, both public and private, for...more
Foundation: Chicago Community Trust
... that emerged from last year's dinners sparked this year's call for philanthropy to carry out those themes. ... Her creative ideas for tapping new markets, both public and private, for...more
Community Foundation Update (5/02/15)
Foundation: Central Indiana Community Foundation, Charlevoix County Community Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, Greater New Orleans Foundation, Calaveras Community Foundation, Lilly Endowment
The Silicon Valley Community Foundation has announced that more than $3.7 million in matching gifts and prizes is available to...more
Foundation: Central Indiana Community Foundation, Charlevoix County Community Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, Greater New Orleans Foundation, Calaveras Community Foundation, Lilly Endowment
The Silicon Valley Community Foundation has announced that more than $3.7 million in matching gifts and prizes is available to...more
Chicagoans more charitable than national average
Foundation: Chicago Community Trust
Una Osili, director of research at the School of Philanthropy, said the ... to celebrate philanthropy and make Chicago the most philanthropic area in...more
Foundation: Chicago Community Trust
Una Osili, director of research at the School of Philanthropy, said the ... to celebrate philanthropy and make Chicago the most philanthropic area in...more
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