Young Leaders Fund Awards $69,000 in 2023 Grants 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,…
Young Leaders Fund
Paving the way for start-up nonprofits and the next generation of philanthropists.
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Over $1.2 Million
Dollars Granted
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Over 260
Organizations Impacted
Stories of Impact
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A Young Donor Rooted in Place
Morgan Olenski grew up in a world that’s more connected than ever before. Yet, this young philanthropist is constantly asking herself what she…
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Young Leaders Fund
Paving the way for start-up nonprofits and the next generation of philanthropists.…
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A Departing Supporting Organization Helps Two Affinity Funds with Special Grant Cycles
When deciding to take its philanthropy in a new direction last year, the Glasser Rosenthal Family Foundation (GRFF), a supporting organization at The…
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Young Leaders Fund Capacity-Building Grants Focus on Digital Divide and Wealth Gap
Last year, The Chicago Community Trust asked the Young Leaders Fund (YLF), one of the Trust’s affinity funds, to identify and support 10 past grant…
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25 Years Young: Young Leaders Fund Chair and Founding Charter Members Reflect on Past, Present and Future
“A group of young adults wanted to invest in our greater community and work with peers to achieve this goal,” said Virginia F.…
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A Young Donor Rooted in Place
Morgan Olenski grew up in a world that’s more connected than ever before. Yet, this young philanthropist is constantly asking herself what she can do to make life better in her own backyard. “Giving back to your community helps you feel grounded and engaged. That adds purpose to your day-to-day and your entire life,” she says.
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