Chicago Cubs Charities
Chicago Cubs Charities is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Chicago, Illinois (EIN: 36-3443543). The organization leverages sports as a vehicle for community impact, focusing on youth development, academic programming, and strategic grantmaking to underserved populations across Chicago and beyond.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$13.3M
-7.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.8M
+78.3% YoY
Grant Count
54
+25.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$51K
+42.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To mobilize the power of sport to champion youth, families, and communities.
Vision: To be recognized locally and globally for its collective work to encourage the love of sport and contribute to a more unified and thriving Chicago, where all youth, families, and communities have an equal opportunity to achieve their highest potential both on and off the field.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Sports-based youth development and academic programming
- Investments in safe places to play
- Strategic grantmaking to charitable organizations
- Direct programming for underserved children and youth
Grantmaking
Cubs Charities distributes grants to charitable organizations in Chicago and beyond. Recent grant activity includes:
Grant Range
** Typical awards range from approximately $5,156 to $847,767.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Primary focus on Chicago, Illinois, with grantmaking extending to organizations in Chicago and beyond, including recipients in New York and California.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $14.3 million
- Annual Revenue: $4.76 million
- Annual Expenses: $3.43 million
- Total Liabilities: $1.59 million
- Total Giving: $2.87 million
Staffing: 15 employees (as of 2023)
Tax Status: Tax-exempt since September 1987; donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13,255,145 | $14,324,428 | $13,267,620 |
| Revenue | $5,602,422 | $4,760,908 | $4,213,572 |
| Expenses | $5,788,212 | $3,434,573 | $3,421,300 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $543,433 | $384,066 | $8,779 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
230 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooke Ricketts | Director | 0.2 | — |
| Cecelia Ricketts | Director | 0.2 | — |
| Laura M Ricketts | Director | 2 | — |
| Susanne Shore | Director | 0.2 | — |
| Sylvie Legere | Director | 0.2 | — |
| Thomas S Ricketts | Director | 2 | — |
| Crane H Kenney | President | 0.8 | — |
| Jonathan Greifenkamp | Treasurer | 0.8 | — |
| Michael R Lufrano | V.P./Secretary | 3.8 | — |
| Keri Blackwell | Deputy Director, Strategy and Programs | 40 | $159,166 |
| Jennifer Dedes-Nowak | Assistant Director | 40 | $121,213 |
| Meredith Weber | Assistant Director of Development | 40 | $126,783 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Cubs Charities continues active grantmaking and community engagement. The organization distributed nearly $2 million in grants to Chicago nonprofits in recent grant cycles. The organization has partnered with corporate partners on health-focused initiatives, including partnerships addressing cancer awareness and prevention.
CUBS CHARITIES CONTINUES TO STEP UP TO THE PLATE FOR CHICAGO'S NONPROFITSRelated Funders
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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