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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
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
Reflejos supports a community dialogue initiative
Foundation: Chicago Community Trust
Today, The Chicago Community Trust is the fourth largest community foundation in the nation and one of the most respected among the more than...more
Foundation: Chicago Community Trust
Today, The Chicago Community Trust is the fourth largest community foundation in the nation and one of the most respected among the more than...more
Gathering "On the Table" to Strengthen Communities
Foundation: Chicago Community Trust
Just like the kitchen table that gathers a family every evening for meals, the Community Foundation of Will County is supporting a region-wide endeavor by its parent organization, The Chicago...more
Foundation: Chicago Community Trust
Just like the kitchen table that gathers a family every evening for meals, the Community Foundation of Will County is supporting a region-wide endeavor by its parent organization, The Chicago...more
Governors State University to Host Event Aimed at Building Strong, Safe and Dynamic Communities
Foundation: Chicago Community Trust
The event is a partnership between GSU and The Community Foundation of Will County. It is part of a region-wide initiative called “On the Table,”...more
Foundation: Chicago Community Trust
The event is a partnership between GSU and The Community Foundation of Will County. It is part of a region-wide initiative called “On the Table,”...more
Lake County Community Foundation: Suburban poverty escalating
Foundation: Lake County Community Foundation, Chicago Community Trust
The Lake County Community Foundation ins increasing its efforts to spread awareness of the rising trend of suburban poverty. Read on for...more
Foundation: Lake County Community Foundation, Chicago Community Trust
The Lake County Community Foundation ins increasing its efforts to spread awareness of the rising trend of suburban poverty. Read on for...more
Lake County Community Foundation Now Accepting Applications for ...
Foundation: Lake County Community Foundation, Chicago Community Trust
Waukegan, IL?December 4, 2013 - The Lake County Community Foundation, an affiliate of The Chicago Community Trust, announces the 2014 grant cycle...more
Foundation: Lake County Community Foundation, Chicago Community Trust
Waukegan, IL?December 4, 2013 - The Lake County Community Foundation, an affiliate of The Chicago Community Trust, announces the 2014 grant cycle...more
Giving Circles in Cross-Cultural Context | Smart Assets: The ...
Foundation: Gill Foundation, Chicago Community Trust
So important are giving circles to the creation of an Asian American philanthropic system, in fact, that Asian American and Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy...more
Foundation: Gill Foundation, Chicago Community Trust
So important are giving circles to the creation of an Asian American philanthropic system, in fact, that Asian American and Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy...more
The Lake County Community Foundation Names John Geiringer ...
Foundation: Lake County Community Foundation, Chicago Community Trust
Waukegan, IL?November 5, 2013- The Lake County Community Foundation announced the addition of John Geiringer and Bert Carstens to its board...more
Foundation: Lake County Community Foundation, Chicago Community Trust
Waukegan, IL?November 5, 2013- The Lake County Community Foundation announced the addition of John Geiringer and Bert Carstens to its board...more
Grant deadline Feb. 21 for Community Foundation
Foundation: Lake County Community Foundation, Chicago Community Trust
WAUKEGAN — The Lake County Community Foundation is now accepting grant applications for 2013. The Foundation follows an annual process where eligible nonprofits may apply for funding. The project...more
Foundation: Lake County Community Foundation, Chicago Community Trust
WAUKEGAN — The Lake County Community Foundation is now accepting grant applications for 2013. The Foundation follows an annual process where eligible nonprofits may apply for funding. The project...more
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