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.

  • Joshua Moreno

    Donor

    As The Chicago Community Trust celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, we sat down with Joshua Moreno to talk about how his heritage and values have shaped his approach to philanthropy and community involvement. Joshua learned early on that philanthropy isn’t about wealth, it’s about showing up for others with whatever you can offer. Today, Joshua shares this commitment with Nuestro Futuro, one of six affinity funds at the Trust. Nuestro Futuro is the largest affinity fund in the nation dedicated to Latine philanthropy.

  • Unity Fund

    Partnerships & Initiatives

    The Trust’s Unity Fund is a collaborative effort that gathers contributions from generous donors to support nonprofit organizations addressing the region’s most urgent needs—including providing emergency food, clothing, housing, healthcare, legal services, and more to individuals and families.

  • Nuestro Futuro

    Community Leader

    As the largest affinity fund in the nation dedicated to Latine philanthropy, Nuestro Futuro (“Our Future”) has been making tangible impact for nearly 20 years. Since its founding in 2003, it has awarded $3.1 million in grantmaking dollars to more than 70 nonprofits throughout the Chicago region.

  • Caleb Herod

    Staff Expert

    Caleb Herod (he/his) is the director of Income & Assets at The Chicago Community Trust. He manages efforts to support educational attainment, workforce development, and…

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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