The Chicago Community Trust: Equity, Opportunity, Prosperity.

Equity.
Opportunity.
Prosperity.

When our neighbors do better, we all do better. Together, let’s create pathways that build wealth to improve opportunities and well-being for all Chicagoans.

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Stories of Impact

Increasing Wealth in Underinvested Communities Benefits Us All

We Believe

People Are Our Region’s Greatest Asset.

When everyone is contributing to and benefiting from our economy, our region will thrive.

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Explore Our Inspiring Community in the Chicago Region

We collaborate and partner with local organizations and individuals who are meeting the needs of people throughout our region.

Maximize Giving

We partner with individuals, families and businesses to transform a vision for change into meaningful impact in Chicago and beyond.

Our Donors

A Century of Impact

For more than 110 years, The Chicago Community Trust has been here for all Chicagoans, in partnership with fellow residents committed to our region's potential for greatness.

Our History

Strengthen Community Together

We convene leaders, changemakers, communities, and passionate individuals to support the Chicago region.

Our Community

2024 Annual Report

$1.5 Billion in Total Grantmaking Awarded by the Trust and Affiliated Donor Advised Funds

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