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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
Chi-Cal Rivers Fund Announces $960000 in GrantsPublic–private partnership funds five projects ...
Foundation: Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, Joyce Foundation
The Chicago Community Trust, our region's community foundation, partners with donors to leverage their philanthropy in ways that transform lives...more
Foundation: Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, Joyce Foundation
The Chicago Community Trust, our region's community foundation, partners with donors to leverage their philanthropy in ways that transform lives...more
Community Foundation Update (10/07/17)
Foundation: Boston Foundation, Central Kansas Community Foundation, Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, San Diego Foundation
Alabama. The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham has announced the creation of the Women's Breast Health Fund and the launch of...more
Foundation: Boston Foundation, Central Kansas Community Foundation, Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, San Diego Foundation
Alabama. The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham has announced the creation of the Women's Breast Health Fund and the launch of...more
On the Table conversations to focus on metro Detroit's youth
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Chicago Community Trust
"What we hope is that good ideas actually get tried," Community Foundation President Mariam Noland said. "Some of these will be things...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Chicago Community Trust
"What we hope is that good ideas actually get tried," Community Foundation President Mariam Noland said. "Some of these will be things...more
Helene Gayle to Lead Chicago Community Trust, Former CDC Head to Helm Global-Health Startup
Foundation: Chicago Community Trust, Packard Foundation
... to South Africa and senior adviser to President Obama, was selected as acting president of the billionaire George Soros's philanthropy in New...more
Foundation: Chicago Community Trust, Packard Foundation
... to South Africa and senior adviser to President Obama, was selected as acting president of the billionaire George Soros's philanthropy in New...more
JPMorgan Chase to invest $40 million in Chicago's South and West sides
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, Joyce Foundation
It amounts to a 50 percent increase in JPMorgan Chase's philanthropic .... executive director of global philanthropy for the Midwest region at...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, Joyce Foundation
It amounts to a 50 percent increase in JPMorgan Chase's philanthropic .... executive director of global philanthropy for the Midwest region at...more
Philanthropy vs. Gun Violence: Pay Attention to Chicago
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, Joyce Foundation
This August, 45 people died from 249 incidents of gun violence in Chicago, according to reporting by DNAinfo. Those are tragic numbers, but...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, Joyce Foundation
This August, 45 people died from 249 incidents of gun violence in Chicago, according to reporting by DNAinfo. Those are tragic numbers, but...more
Rancho Los Cerritos invites public to talk culture, history as Around the Table Super Host
Foundation: Chicago Community Trust, Long Beach Community Foundation
Around the table is a citywide effort by We Love Long Beach, in partnership with the Long Beach Community Foundation (LBCF) and the John S....more
Foundation: Chicago Community Trust, Long Beach Community Foundation
Around the table is a citywide effort by We Love Long Beach, in partnership with the Long Beach Community Foundation (LBCF) and the John S....more
A Secret Weapon In The Fight Against Islamophobia
Foundation: McCormick Foundation, Chicago Community Trust
If Pillars' success continues, philanthropy experts say, it's poised to become the first national Muslim community foundation, akin to Catholic...more
Foundation: McCormick Foundation, Chicago Community Trust
If Pillars' success continues, philanthropy experts say, it's poised to become the first national Muslim community foundation, akin to Catholic...more
McHenry County Community Foundation distributes nearly $330000 in grants to 34 nonprofits
Foundation: Chicago Community Trust, Henry County Community Foundation, McHenry County Community Foundation
Also in the high-dollar category was Family Health Partnership Clinic, with a $15,000 grant ... Other grants also are made throughout the year....more
Foundation: Chicago Community Trust, Henry County Community Foundation, McHenry County Community Foundation
Also in the high-dollar category was Family Health Partnership Clinic, with a $15,000 grant ... Other grants also are made throughout the year....more
Long Beach Residents Invited to Join Largest One-Day Conversation in City's History This Fall
Foundation: Knight Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, Long Beach Community Foundation
We Love Long Beach, in partnership with the Long Beach Community Foundation (LBCF) and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation,...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, Long Beach Community Foundation
We Love Long Beach, in partnership with the Long Beach Community Foundation (LBCF) and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation,...more
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