Sharing What We've Learned

Current, in-depth knowledge about our community is essential to our grant making and our donor services. On these pages you can explore research commissioned by the Trust to shape our strategies for change. You will also find reports on projects funded by the Trust that are of lasting interest to the community. In addition, we bring you the best and brightest ideas about community issues and effective philanthropy.

Research & Reports

Case study from Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants & Refugees takes the Trust's Immigrant Integration Initiative as a model for collaboration

A summary of the Trust's 25-year investment in violence prevention, including known risk factors, effective intervention strategies, and outstanding local programs

Details how foundations and pro-bono business helped the City effectively distribute over $1 billion in federal stimulus funds

Ideas

Remarks by Terry Mazany at the Chicago Loop Alliance's Leadership Forum