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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
Will County Community Foundation Awards Grants
Foundation: Chicago Community Trust
The Will County Community Foundation, an affiliate of The Chicago Community Trust, has awarded grants totaling $125,000 to nonprofit organizations that serve the urgent and critical needs of the most...more
Foundation: Chicago Community Trust
The Will County Community Foundation, an affiliate of The Chicago Community Trust, has awarded grants totaling $125,000 to nonprofit organizations that serve the urgent and critical needs of the most...more
In Memory of Robert Reusche
Foundation: Lake County Community Foundation, Chicago Community Trust
Robert Reusche died on November 15 in Lake Forest Hospital due to post-surgery complication of his cancer. Robert led the trust department of CHicago's Northern Trust Corporation for 18 years, and...more
Foundation: Lake County Community Foundation, Chicago Community Trust
Robert Reusche died on November 15 in Lake Forest Hospital due to post-surgery complication of his cancer. Robert led the trust department of CHicago's Northern Trust Corporation for 18 years, and...more
BENNU Awarded With Grant
Foundation: Lake County Community Foundation, Chicago Community Trust
The Lake County Community Foundation awarded a grant to BENNU to enable them to customize the widely used Salesforce CRM application. The grant will also enable them to make the cloud computing...more
Foundation: Lake County Community Foundation, Chicago Community Trust
The Lake County Community Foundation awarded a grant to BENNU to enable them to customize the widely used Salesforce CRM application. The grant will also enable them to make the cloud computing...more
Lake County Community Foundation Awards Grants
Foundation: Lake County Community Foundation, Chicago Community Trust
The Lake County Community Foundation has awarded grants to various nonprofit organizations in the area totaling $213,600. The recipients of the grants are Northern Illinois Food Bank, Heartland...more
Foundation: Lake County Community Foundation, Chicago Community Trust
The Lake County Community Foundation has awarded grants to various nonprofit organizations in the area totaling $213,600. The recipients of the grants are Northern Illinois Food Bank, Heartland...more
Newsmakers: Lake County Community Foundation gives $213600 in grants
Foundation: Lake County Community Foundation, Chicago Community Trust
The Lake County Community Foundation, an affiliate of The Chicago Community Trust, announced $213600 in grants to local nonprofit organizations that serve the urgent needs of the most vulnerable...more
Foundation: Lake County Community Foundation, Chicago Community Trust
The Lake County Community Foundation, an affiliate of The Chicago Community Trust, announced $213600 in grants to local nonprofit organizations that serve the urgent needs of the most vulnerable...more
Marshall Field V converting foundation to endowment fund
Foundation: Chicago Community Trust
The trust also announced that Field plans to leave a "significant portion'' of his estate to the trust, the nation's second-oldest community foundation. ...See all stories on this...more
Foundation: Chicago Community Trust
The trust also announced that Field plans to leave a "significant portion'' of his estate to the trust, the nation's second-oldest community foundation. ...See all stories on this...more
Chicago Community Trust 2016 Olympic Fund Forum In Washington Park ...
Foundation: Chicago Community Trust
A community foundation is a tax-exempt public charity serving people who share a common interest: improving the quality of life in their area. &. World Sports Chicago. Scott Myers, Executive...more
Foundation: Chicago Community Trust
A community foundation is a tax-exempt public charity serving people who share a common interest: improving the quality of life in their area. &. World Sports Chicago. Scott Myers, Executive...more
Event celebrates achievements
Foundation: Chicago Community Trust
The Will County Community Foundation held its second annual Donor Celebration on June 16 at the home of Jay and Lori Bergman . Seventy-five donors and ...See all stories on this topic...more
Foundation: Chicago Community Trust
The Will County Community Foundation held its second annual Donor Celebration on June 16 at the home of Jay and Lori Bergman . Seventy-five donors and ...See all stories on this topic...more
Chicago Community Trust Awards 10 Nonprofit Organizations
Foundation: Central Indiana Community Foundation, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Oshkosh Area Community Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, Cleveland Foundation, Community Foundation of Louisville, Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, Rhode Island Foundation
The Chicago Community Trust has awarded $225,000 to 10 nonprofit organizations that are commited to spreading the word about the Circuit Court of Cook County Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation...more
Foundation: Central Indiana Community Foundation, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Oshkosh Area Community Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, Cleveland Foundation, Community Foundation of Louisville, Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, Rhode Island Foundation
The Chicago Community Trust has awarded $225,000 to 10 nonprofit organizations that are commited to spreading the word about the Circuit Court of Cook County Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation...more
Thor Soderberg Fund
Foundation: Maine Community Foundation, Rasmuson Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, Greater Cincinnati Foundation, Greater New Orleans Foundation, Oregon Community Foundation, Rhode Island Foundation, Seward Community Foundation
The Chicago Community Trust has created a new fund called Thor Soderberg Fund - Connecting Youth With Nature. This donor-advised fund was established by Jennifer Loudon, a widow of a Chicago...more
Foundation: Maine Community Foundation, Rasmuson Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, Greater Cincinnati Foundation, Greater New Orleans Foundation, Oregon Community Foundation, Rhode Island Foundation, Seward Community Foundation
The Chicago Community Trust has created a new fund called Thor Soderberg Fund - Connecting Youth With Nature. This donor-advised fund was established by Jennifer Loudon, a widow of a Chicago...more
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