Chicago Board of Trade Foundation
The Chicago Board of Trade Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its grant-program description says it provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Chicago area, with interest in projects assisting children in need, seniors, people with disabilities, and people needing social and human services.
Chicago Board of Trade Foundation at a glance
In short: Chicago Board of Trade Foundation gave $264K across 32 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Illinois. 22% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $263,750
- +20.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 32
- +28.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,242
- -5.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,075,553
- +2.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (7 of 32, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Chicago Board of Trade Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its grant-program description also says exchange-community members and employees may sponsor an organization applying, and that applications are considered on their own merit. The program description says eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt and must not discriminate based on race, religion, or sexual orientation. It does not fund individuals, political candidates, or organizations without tax-exempt status. Requests are assessed based on program effectiveness, community impact, and organizational management.
- Contact
Mailing address: 309 West Washington St, Chicago, IL 60606-3222
Phone: (312) 415-2215
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Chicago Board of Trade Foundation
Who Chicago Board of Trade Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Misericordia ($35K). Together the top 10 received $158K.
Grant Size Distribution
141 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 141 grants of 141 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The grant-program description identifies the Chicago-area community as its focus. In 2025, all reported grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Chicago Board of Trade Foundation open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 32 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 69% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 134% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 142% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $113K (2022) to $283K (2021). In 2025 it made 32 grants totaling $264K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Misericordia Chicago, IL | General | $35,000 |
| Santa's Volunteers Winnetka, IL | General | $30,000 |
| Wellness House Hinsdale, IL | General | $17,500 |
| Pacific Garden Mission Chicago, IL | General | $15,000 |
| Canavan Research Illinois Buffalo Grove, IL | General | $10,000 |
| Chicago Jesuit Academy Chicago, IL | General | $10,000 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Chicago, IL | General | $10,000 |
| IMD Guest House Chicago, IL | General | $10,000 |
| Aid for Women Inc Chicago, IL | General | $10,000 |
| The Chicago Southwest Suburban Parish and Palos Park, IL | General | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,075,553 | $297,822 | $315,703 | $263,750 | 32 | $263,750 | $245,869 | $185,649 |
| 2024 | $3,967,476 | $592,324 | $261,884 | $219,000 | 25 | $219,000 | $549,440 | $174,903 |
| 2023 | $3,812,353 | $15,414 | $283,899 | $237,500 | 31 | $237,500 | $71,623 | $175,043 |
| 2022 | $3,721,369 | $-14,961 | $154,793 | $112,500 | 14 | $112,500 | $35,580 | $210,355 |
| 2021 | $4,391,264 | $480,135 | $321,356 | $282,500 | 39 | $282,500 | $441,279 | $197,639 |
| 2020 | $4,206,831 | $260,842 | $251,731 | $218,000 | 31 | — | $227,861 | $193,400 |
| 2019 | $4,030,221 | $131,741 | $233,119 | $202,285 | 31 | — | $91,011 | $177,982 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Chicago Board of Trade Foundation reported a distributable amount of $186K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No separate mission statement is provided. The foundation describes interest in organizations and projects that assist children in need, seniors, people with disabilities, and people needing social and human services in the Chicago-area community.
Its 2025 grants included organizations working in varied areas. For example, Wellness House says it supports people affected by cancer through programs intended to improve physical and emotional well-being; New Moms says it partners with young mothers toward housing stability, economic mobility, and family well-being; and The Night Ministry says it provides human connection, housing support, and health care to people who are unhoused or experiencing poverty.
Grantmaking
The foundation awarded 32 grants totaling $263,750 in 2025. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $35,000, with a median of $5,000. It awarded 25 grants totaling $219,000 in 2024 and 31 grants totaling $237,500 in 2023.
Among its largest 2025 grants were $35,000 to Misericordia, $30,000 to Santa’s Volunteers, $17,500 to Wellness House, and $15,000 to Pacific Garden Mission. It also awarded $10,000 each to Canavan Research Illinois, Chicago Jesuit Academy, Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, IMD Guest House, Aid for Women Inc, and The Chicago Southwest Suburban Parish and.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Charles P. Carey as chairman and Michael Daley as director.
Chicago Board of Trade Foundation is led by Charles P. Carey, Chairman on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charles P. Carey
Chairman
On filings since 2019
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Daley
Director
On filings since 2019
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: David P. Brennan (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Robert F. Corvino (2019–2021) — Vice Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Chicago Board of Trade Foundation
How much does Chicago Board of Trade Foundation give each year?
Chicago Board of Trade Foundation gave $264K across 32 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $219K across 25 grants.
What is Chicago Board of Trade Foundation's typical grant size?
Chicago Board of Trade Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,242, across 32 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Chicago Board of Trade Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Chicago Board of Trade Foundation give grants?
Chicago Board of Trade Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (16 grants) and Oak Park, IL (2 grants).
Does Chicago Board of Trade Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Chicago Board of Trade Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (32 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Chicago Board of Trade Foundation's largest grantees?
Chicago Board of Trade Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Misericordia ($35,000), Santa's Volunteers ($30,000) and Wellness House ($17,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Chicago Board of Trade Foundation?
Chicago Board of Trade Foundation reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $264K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $186K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Chicago Board of Trade Foundation fund?
No separate mission statement is provided. The foundation describes interest in organizations and projects that assist children in need, seniors, people with disabilities, and people needing social and human services in the Chicago-area community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Chicago Board of Trade Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Chicago Board of Trade Foundation's EIN?
Chicago Board of Trade Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3348469. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Chicago Board of Trade Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
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