The Chicago Community Trust
Chicago, Illinois · EIN 362167000 · Private foundation
Based in Chicago, Illinois, The Chicago Community Trust has awarded $5.95B across 21,394 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Save the Children Federation Inc. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What The Chicago Community Trust funds
The Chicago Community Trust's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, arts education, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, disabled, families, foster youth, hispanic communities.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Save the Children Federation Inc General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | Fairfield, CT | $50.8M | 2024 |
| Capital Impact Partners General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | Arlington, VA | $45.0M | 2024 |
| National Philanthropic Trust Goldstein Family Fund, support for Charles A Micale Foundation, "Our Own Thing" Fund, illiquid shares to be transferred to FP: Goldstein Fam | Jenkintown, PA | $30.8M | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from The Chicago Community Trust
The Chicago Community Trust's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at cct.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Chicago Community Trust
- Does The Chicago Community Trust accept grant applications?
- The Chicago Community Trust's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does The Chicago Community Trust fund?
- The Chicago Community Trust's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Save the Children Federation Inc, Capital Impact Partners, National Philanthropic Trust. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Chicago Community Trust give in grants?
- The Chicago Community Trust's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $1.23B in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.95B over 21,394 grants.
- Where is The Chicago Community Trust located?
- The Chicago Community Trust is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 362167000.
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