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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
Chicago Community Trust picks cultural nonprofits for $3 million over four years From a Chicago ...
Foundation: Chicago Community Trust
SMART Growth helps small arts and cultural organizations to engage their boards and staffs in strengthening management practices that...more
Foundation: Chicago Community Trust
SMART Growth helps small arts and cultural organizations to engage their boards and staffs in strengthening management practices that...more
All Hands on Deck: Foundations Start to go Big” in Impact Investing
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation, New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, Surdna Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, Ford Foundation, Russell Family Foundation, California Wellness Foundation
There has never been a greater need for philanthropy to focus on equity, says David Bank.Ford Foundation has made important investments on their way to fulfilling their $1 billion commitment to...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation, New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, Surdna Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, Ford Foundation, Russell Family Foundation, California Wellness Foundation
There has never been a greater need for philanthropy to focus on equity, says David Bank.Ford Foundation has made important investments on their way to fulfilling their $1 billion commitment to...more
All Hands on Deck: Foundations Start to go Big” in Impact Investing
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation, New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, Surdna Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, Ford Foundation, Russell Family Foundation, California Wellness Foundation
There has never been a greater need for philanthropy to focus on equity, says David Bank.Ford Foundation has made important investments on their way to fulfilling their $1 billion commitment to...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation, New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, Surdna Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, Ford Foundation, Russell Family Foundation, California Wellness Foundation
There has never been a greater need for philanthropy to focus on equity, says David Bank.Ford Foundation has made important investments on their way to fulfilling their $1 billion commitment to...more
Philadelphia Model: Reinvestment Fund and Philadelphia Foundation commit $10M to place ...
Foundation: Chicago Community Trust, Philadelphia Foundation
ImpactAlpha, April 27 – A community foundation and a longtime economic-development lender are teaming up to increase access to capital for schools, supermarkets, health care and housing projects...more
Foundation: Chicago Community Trust, Philadelphia Foundation
ImpactAlpha, April 27 – A community foundation and a longtime economic-development lender are teaming up to increase access to capital for schools, supermarkets, health care and housing projects...more
Community foundations create Great Lakes One Water Partnership
Foundation: Evanston Community Foundation, Porter County Community Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, Unity Foundation of La Porte County
The community foundations in the southwest region of Lake Michigan include: Evanston Community Foundation, Illinois; Legacy Foundation, Indiana; Porter County Community Foundation, Indiana; The...more
Foundation: Evanston Community Foundation, Porter County Community Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, Unity Foundation of La Porte County
The community foundations in the southwest region of Lake Michigan include: Evanston Community Foundation, Illinois; Legacy Foundation, Indiana; Porter County Community Foundation, Indiana; The...more
Unity Foundation to help water infrastructure initiative
Foundation: Evanston Community Foundation, Porter County Community Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, Unity Foundation of La Porte County
The community foundations in the southwest region of Lake Michigan include: Evanston Community Foundation (Illinois), Legacy Foundation (Indiana), ... Bill Higbie, with the Porter County Community...more
Foundation: Evanston Community Foundation, Porter County Community Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, Unity Foundation of La Porte County
The community foundations in the southwest region of Lake Michigan include: Evanston Community Foundation (Illinois), Legacy Foundation (Indiana), ... Bill Higbie, with the Porter County Community...more
Salisbury's 'On The Table' meal series focuses on community, problem solving
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, Chicago Community Trust
The meals are hosted by City of Salisbury's Youth Development Advisory Committee and funded through a Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore grant. Amber Green, youth development specialist, said...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, Chicago Community Trust
The meals are hosted by City of Salisbury's Youth Development Advisory Committee and funded through a Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore grant. Amber Green, youth development specialist, said...more
Help Us Raise $50K by 8/1 to Win a $50K Grant From The Chicago Community Trust
Foundation: Chicago Community Trust
And in this uncertain era, Streetsblog Chicago is very fortunate to have incredible support from The Chicago Community Trust, the community foundation for the Chicago region. The Trust has been a key...more
Foundation: Chicago Community Trust
And in this uncertain era, Streetsblog Chicago is very fortunate to have incredible support from The Chicago Community Trust, the community foundation for the Chicago region. The Trust has been a key...more
Is Impact Investing the Next Big Thing for Donor-Advised Funds?
Foundation: Chicago Community Trust
That's an important and intriguing question I've heard from donors and leaders in the philanthropy and impact investing sectors. I spoke with 10 ... Effectively linking DAFs and impact investing may...more
Foundation: Chicago Community Trust
That's an important and intriguing question I've heard from donors and leaders in the philanthropy and impact investing sectors. I spoke with 10 ... Effectively linking DAFs and impact investing may...more
Series Uncovers Tides Foundation's Left Leanings, Also Reveals Earth is Round
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Blue Shield of California Foundation, California Community Foundation, Lumina Foundation, Foundation to Promote Open Society, California Endowment, Chicago Community Trust, Packard Foundation, Ford Foundation, Tides Foundation, Kellogg Foundation
It is worth noting that for an allegedly “secret” group, Tides is pretty open on its website, where the foundation writes, “Tides is a leader in global grantmaking and social change work,...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Blue Shield of California Foundation, California Community Foundation, Lumina Foundation, Foundation to Promote Open Society, California Endowment, Chicago Community Trust, Packard Foundation, Ford Foundation, Tides Foundation, Kellogg Foundation
It is worth noting that for an allegedly “secret” group, Tides is pretty open on its website, where the foundation writes, “Tides is a leader in global grantmaking and social change work,...more
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