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.

  • Laura Gutierrez

    Donor

    Giving back is part of who Laura Gutierrez is and how she chooses to show up in the world. What began as a high school volunteer requirement soon became a deep commitment to philanthropy. The impact of those early volunteer experiences—whether at a soup kitchen, building homes with Habitat for Humanity, or helping to beautify a local school—left a lasting impression on her. Through her career focus, giving financially, volunteering, and board service; she has committed to making a meaningful difference in her community.

  • Illinois Immigration Funder Collaborative (IFC)

    Partnerships & Initiatives

    The Illinois Immigration Funder Collaborative (IFC) is a grantmaking collaborative that awards grants to nonprofit organizations working with immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers. IFC funding prioritizes three areas: urgent immediate needs, legal assistance for individuals, and advocacy and organizing to advance immigrant rights and justice. 

  • Disabilities Fund

    Community Leader

    The Disabilities Fund partners with and advises The Chicago Community Trust about disability inclusion and priorities for data-driven, actionable solutions in the areas of employment, education, community inclusion, and technology.

  • Edwin Tobar

    Staff Expert

    Edwin Tobar (he/him/his) is a program manager for Community Wealth at The Chicago Community Trust.  In this role, Edwin leads conversations and grantmaking around development…

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 100 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

2023 Annual Report

$1.6 Billion in Total Grantmaking Awarded by the Trust and Affiliated Donor Advised Funds

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