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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
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
Groups receive grants to bring arts, financial education to West Side
Foundation: Chicago Community Trust
... West Side residents, will connect elementary to high schoolers involved in the criminal justice system with working artists in fine arts, music,...more
Foundation: Chicago Community Trust
... West Side residents, will connect elementary to high schoolers involved in the criminal justice system with working artists in fine arts, music,...more
A Participatory Grantmaking Initiative Grows in Brooklyn
Foundation: Knight Foundation, Chicago Community Trust
This is an area of philanthropy that we've been writing a lot about lately at IP, one that's attracted the interest of various funders who are investing...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation, Chicago Community Trust
This is an area of philanthropy that we've been writing a lot about lately at IP, one that's attracted the interest of various funders who are investing...more
'On the Table' grant to fund festival from local group
Foundation: Chicago Community Trust
To win the grant, which is part of the Chicago Community Trust and ... Smith said the festival will focus on diversity in art, music and storytelling, and organizers plan to partner with the Beverly...more
Foundation: Chicago Community Trust
To win the grant, which is part of the Chicago Community Trust and ... Smith said the festival will focus on diversity in art, music and storytelling, and organizers plan to partner with the Beverly...more
Meet the Young Advisors Teaming Up With the Trust for Philanthropic Impact
Foundation: Chicago Community Trust
Playing a critical role in the future of philanthropy, professional advisors are one of The Chicago Community Trust's most important...more
Foundation: Chicago Community Trust
Playing a critical role in the future of philanthropy, professional advisors are one of The Chicago Community Trust's most important...more
Diversity Festival Coming To Beverly Thanks To Grant
Foundation: Chicago Community Trust
Diversity Festival Coming To Beverly Thanks To Grant ... to the Southwest Chicago Diversity Collaborative and the Beverly Area Arts...more
Foundation: Chicago Community Trust
Diversity Festival Coming To Beverly Thanks To Grant ... to the Southwest Chicago Diversity Collaborative and the Beverly Area Arts...more
WK Kellogg Foundation announces 14 Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation engagements ...
Foundation: Black Belt Community Foundation, Communities Foundation of Texas, Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, First Alaskans Institute, Chicago Community Trust, Kellogg Foundation, Woods Fund of Chicago
In Buffalo, New York, the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo wrote that the "fundamental purpose" of their TRHT engagement is to advance...more
Foundation: Black Belt Community Foundation, Communities Foundation of Texas, Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, First Alaskans Institute, Chicago Community Trust, Kellogg Foundation, Woods Fund of Chicago
In Buffalo, New York, the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo wrote that the "fundamental purpose" of their TRHT engagement is to advance...more
"I Will Never Forget Where I Came From." Chia Pet Whiz Gives Back
Foundation: Chicago Community Trust
Pedott's philanthropy is more conventional. He opened a fund at the Chicago Community Trust (CCT) a few years ago to begin channeling his...more
Foundation: Chicago Community Trust
Pedott's philanthropy is more conventional. He opened a fund at the Chicago Community Trust (CCT) a few years ago to begin channeling his...more
How's That Unique Impact Investing Effort Playing Out in Chicago?
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Chicago Community Trust
Last year, we highlighted an innovative initiative that aims to let pretty much anyone with a little extra money get involved in financing efforts to...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Chicago Community Trust
Last year, we highlighted an innovative initiative that aims to let pretty much anyone with a little extra money get involved in financing efforts to...more
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