Young Leaders Fund Awards 75,000 to Small, Start-Up Nonprofits
The Young Leaders Fund (YLF), an initiative of The Chicago Community Trust provides young professionals with an innovative way to make a difference in Chicago.…
Spotlights on community issues, the people, and the organizations who contribute to effective philanthropy as well as a stronger Chicago region and world.
The Young Leaders Fund (YLF), an initiative of The Chicago Community Trust provides young professionals with an innovative way to make a difference in Chicago.…
July 16, 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of Millennium Park, the top tourist destination in the Midwest. Within the famed park, the Harris…
Last summer, Program Manager Caleb Herod and former Senior Director of Gift Planning Tim Bresnahan met over a cup of coffee to brainstorm…
The Chicago Community Trust’s Unity Fund is a testament to the community spirit of the Chicago region and the power of collective giving. Since its…
The end of year is a time of reflection and giving back. While the needs are vast, we are highlighting two critical opportunities where your…
Amid a declining stock market, rising interest rates, and spiking inflation, many people may feel that they have less to give this holiday season. And…
The Illinois Immigration Funders Collaborative (IFC) The Illinois Immigration Funders Collaborative (IFC) is a collaborative fund that provides grant dollars to organizations serving immigrants, refugees,…
At last month’s 1915 Society Luncheon, Trust Senior Philanthropic Advisor Bob Eichinger invited attendees to appreciate the dramatic lakefront view that stretched from Buckingham Fountain…
For more than a century, donors like you who have named The Chicago Community Trust as a beneficiary in their wills and trusts have made…
The end of the year is approaching and we at The Chicago Community Trust are committed to making your year-end giving and grantmaking from your…
In the late 1980s, the Chicago Public Library collaborated with a network of zoos, museums, and science centers throughout Chicago to design a groundbreaking collection…
For over a century, the Trust has partnered with donors, nonprofits, and other stakeholders to strengthen the Chicago region. If you think about it, that’s…
Donors who have named The Chicago Community Trust as a beneficiary in their wills and trusts have made a lasting mark on the region for…