Help protect those hit hardest by the recession. Your gifts matched 1-to-1 by the Trust to provide urgent relief

The Trust connects great men with great marsupials—and Peter Sagal is there to share the moment

Grammy-winning cellist and educator performs with young musicians, brings celebration to life

Donors, grant recipients, civic leaders, Yo-Yo Ma and a wombat too—thanks to all who helped us celebrate.

Maggie Daley exemplifies the Spirit of Chicago. We will miss her warmth and the personal connection she made with everyone she touched.

Scholarship fund will create a lasting legacy for Kelli. Donations can be made online here

Grants available for programs addresing disability and mental health in Asian American communities.

Trust board member Jack Catlin interviewed about accessibility and the Trust's guide to ADA compliance for nonprofits

Article on John Tolva features the Trust's joint regional data project MetroPulse

Connect with over 160 nonprofit programs helping big dreams come true

Reflection on Trust CEO's steps on behalf of student health as interim head of Chicago Public Schools

How to help survivors of earthquake and tsunami; updates to come as information is released

The Trust honors the legacy of former executive director (1936-2011)

Special report on the state of dance in Chicago and the role of long-term supporters like the Trust

Coverage of Trust president & CEO's appointment as interim head for CPS

Article highlights new report showing how IL falls short in living options, education, employment

Member of the Trust's Executive Committee Ruiz named a top "Influencer" in Latino business

Trust CEO Terry Mazany on the pace of economic recovery and the impact on nonprofits

Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant will fund regional plan supported by the Trust

Local philanthropist to establish donor advised endowment fund at the Trust, Sun-Times reports

Taking Names blog entry highlights Field's estate gift, new donor advised fund

Tribune's Melissa Harris reports on Marshall Field V moving foundation assets to fund at the Trust

September 23 conference at Loyola University explores the current state of online information

The 2016 Fund for Chicago Neighborhoods helps $2 million from bid leverage $18 million for job training

Winning entries in the One Chicago, One Nation film contest explore American Muslim identity

A history of Glen Rowan House, home of social reformer and Trust co-founder Rev. Clifford Barnes

Chicago Tribune profiles the young professionals whose giving group has become a national model

World's largest teen poetry slam gives youth alternatives to violence, thanks in part to Trust funding

PA city's progress "lags far behind" the work of the Chicago Recovery Partnership, convened by the Trust

Chairman Grady promotes the Trust's African American Legacy initiative, promotes community giving in this interview with Christian Farr

Unity Challenge grant helps older adults live independently, access government benefits

2016 Olympics Fund for Chicago Neighborhoods to seek stimulus money, fund local workforce development

The Young Leaders Fund helps young professionals make educated donations—while having fun

Rising demand, falling assets force local grant makers to develop new strategies

Funds from the Trust's Unity Challenge support shelters that are stretched thin

At a Public Policy Luncheon, the Trust's president and CEO explored the state of philanthropy in Chicago. You can also read the text of his speech.

The Unity Challenge raising nearly $4 million to fight the human costs of the recession

Profile of María C. Bechily, member of the Trust's Executive Committee and Nuestro Futuro

The Trust's leadership role in the Recovery Partnership allocating stimulus funds