If you are planning to mail a check by the end of the year, please note that the U.S. Postal Service has updated its rules, and machine postmarks will now be applied when mail is processed at regional processing centers (not at the local drop off point). To ensure your check is postmarked in time to be eligible for a 2025 charitable deduction, we recommend requesting a manual postmark in person at a post office or using certified/registered mail. Click here for more details on giving dates and deadlines.
Charlou Rodriguez is the assistant controller for The Chicago Community Trust.
Charlou leads and coordinates annual audit, including drafting the year-end consolidated financial statements and 990 tax returns for all entities. She manages team assignments on the monthly close and preparation of financial packet and related statements.
Prior to joining the Trust, she worked as an external auditor to different companies including not-for-profit entities. She brings with her over 13 years of audit experience leading and performing compliance examinations and financial audits.
