Research

As part of its mission to be a leading advocate for charity and change in the Chicago area, the Trust often participates in funding important research projects.

Research Document Library ARCHIVES >
A Report on the Chicago Region's Health & Human Services Sector

2007 study by United Way of Metropolitan Chicago and The Chicago Community Trust


Arts at the Core

In 2005, through the Illinois Arts Alliance, the Trust assisted in funding this statewide arts education survey.


“Feeding Ourselves: Strategies for a New Illinois Food System”

Commissioned on behalf of the Illinois Food and Community Funders Group, a coalition of public and private organizations, this study explores the opportunities for joint or individual actions that would change the Illinois and Chicago food systems.


Arts Education in the Chicago Public Schools

A survey conducted by the Trust in the 2000 – 2001 school year.


“The State of Latino Chicago: This is Home Now”

A University of Notre Dame study about the growth and change of Chicago’s Latino population and the role it plays in the city’s economy.


Arts and Culture Community Survey ARCHIVES >
Organization Survey

The Trust presents its 2004 study of the changes in Chicago’s arts and cultural community and how they will inform future Trust funding.


Funder Survey


Organization Issues & Opportunities


Funder Issues and Opportunities


Fellowship for Community Leaders Findings ARCHIVES >
“Discovery: Perspective and Ideas from the 2005 Fellowship for Community Leaders”

The Fellowship for Community Leaders presents its recommendations for reducing infant mortality and improving teen literacy.


Research