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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
New Exec At Lake County Foundation
Foundation: Lake County Community Foundation, Chicago Community Trust
The Lake County Community Foundation announced Jon H. Teeuwissen as the Foundation's new executive director. Teeuwissen joins...more
Foundation: Lake County Community Foundation, Chicago Community Trust
The Lake County Community Foundation announced Jon H. Teeuwissen as the Foundation's new executive director. Teeuwissen joins...more
Lake County Community Foundation names new executive director
Foundation: Lake County Community Foundation, Chicago Community Trust
WAUKEGAN – The Lake County Community Foundation has named Jon H. Teeuwissen of Highland Park as its new executive director....more
Foundation: Lake County Community Foundation, Chicago Community Trust
WAUKEGAN – The Lake County Community Foundation has named Jon H. Teeuwissen of Highland Park as its new executive director....more
The Chicago Community Trust celebrates 100 years
Foundation: Chicago Community Trust
On the Table 2015 begins a yearlong campaign during which the Trust will celebrate philanthropy in all its forms ... the Chicagoland region the most philanthropic in the nation - On the Table is an...more
Foundation: Chicago Community Trust
On the Table 2015 begins a yearlong campaign during which the Trust will celebrate philanthropy in all its forms ... the Chicagoland region the most philanthropic in the nation - On the Table is an...more
Community Foundation Update (12/20/14)
Foundation: Lake County Community Foundation, Chicago Community Trust
Illinois. The Lake County Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Chicago Community Trust, has elected Anne Reusché as chair and Thomas...more
Foundation: Lake County Community Foundation, Chicago Community Trust
Illinois. The Lake County Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Chicago Community Trust, has elected Anne Reusché as chair and Thomas...more
Foundations take on projects to improve local news and information
Foundation: Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Chicago Community Trust
Terry Mazany of the Chicago Community Trust and Neha Singh Gohil of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation take part in a design thinking session for their projects. Increasingly, community...more
Foundation: Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Chicago Community Trust
Terry Mazany of the Chicago Community Trust and Neha Singh Gohil of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation take part in a design thinking session for their projects. Increasingly, community...more
The Chicago Community Trust Renews Grant for Chicago-based Artist Series at Governors State ...
Foundation: Chicago Community Trust
For 99 years, The Chicago Community Trust, our region's community foundation, has connected the generosity of donors with community needs...more
Foundation: Chicago Community Trust
For 99 years, The Chicago Community Trust, our region's community foundation, has connected the generosity of donors with community needs...more
Community Foundation Update (7/12/14)
Foundation: Boston Foundation, Essex County Community Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, Denver Foundation, Erie Community Foundation, Seattle Foundation
The Essex County Community Foundation in Danvers has announced that twenty-two donor-advised funds were established during its 2013-14 fiscal...more
Foundation: Boston Foundation, Essex County Community Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, Denver Foundation, Erie Community Foundation, Seattle Foundation
The Essex County Community Foundation in Danvers has announced that twenty-two donor-advised funds were established during its 2013-14 fiscal...more
Kristin C. Vogen Joins the Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation as President & CEO
Foundation: Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation, Chicago Community Trust
The Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation is in its 55th year, supports and models sustainability now and builds endowments for the...more
Foundation: Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation, Chicago Community Trust
The Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation is in its 55th year, supports and models sustainability now and builds endowments for the...more
The Lake County Community Foundation announces 2014 grant recipients
Foundation: Lake County Community Foundation, Chicago Community Trust
“Waukegan, Ill.—June 26, 2014 – The Lake County Community Foundation, an affiliate of The Chicago Community Trust, announced $153,000 in...more
Foundation: Lake County Community Foundation, Chicago Community Trust
“Waukegan, Ill.—June 26, 2014 – The Lake County Community Foundation, an affiliate of The Chicago Community Trust, announced $153,000 in...more
Community Foundation Update (5/31/14)
Foundation: Evanston Community Foundation, Central Kansas Community Foundation, Santa Barbara Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties
The Evanston Community Foundation has announced $258,330 in grants to help address community needs and opportunities. Recipients include the...more
Foundation: Evanston Community Foundation, Central Kansas Community Foundation, Santa Barbara Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties
The Evanston Community Foundation has announced $258,330 in grants to help address community needs and opportunities. Recipients include the...more
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