Disabilities Fund

Promoting the development of programs, policy, and public action that expands the empowerment, equal opportunity, inclusion, and participation of diverse persons with disabilities in the Chicago region.

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  • 2004

    Year Founded

  • $1.1+ Million

    Dollars Granted

  • $4.6+ Million

    Dollars Raised

  • 50+

    Organizations Funded

Photo: Members of the Disabilities Fund, 2025.
Members of Tellin' Tales Theatre at the Disability Pride Parade and Rally|Paula from Washington Heights at the Disability Pride Parade and Rally|Kevin at the Disability Pride Parade and Rally|Wanda and Kim at the Disability Pride Parade and Rally|Liz from Rogers Park at the Disability Pride Parade and Rally|Glenn and Sarah from Grayslake with their children at the Disability Pride Parade and Rally|Daniel from LaGrange at the Disability Pride Parade and Rally|Colleen from Western Springs with service dog Fiesta at the Disability Pride Parade and Rally|Rachel from Park Ridge and her friend Brandon at the Disability Pride Parade and Rally|Scott Nance of the Parade organizing committee.
Photo: Members of Tellin’ Tales Theatre at Chicago’s 12th Annual Disability Pride Parade and Rally.

History & Mission

The Trust’s interest in the needs of people with disabilities in the region led to the creation of the Persons with Disabilities Fund in 2004. The fund was established thanks to the generosity of Shawn Donnelley through a gift from the Naomi Williams Donnelley Fund.

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