The Chicago Community Trust
The Chicago Community Trust is a community foundation founded in 1915 dedicated to building a Chicago region where equity is central and opportunity and prosperity are in reach for all. As one of the nation's oldest and largest community foundations, the Trust connects philanthropic donors with nonprofit organizations and community residents to effect lasting change. The Trust awards grants, leads convenings, and collaborates to address the greatest needs facing the Chicago region, with a strategic focus on narrowing the wealth gap and advancing economic mobility through multiple levers including grantmaking, policy change, community organizing, and civic engagement.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.0B
+32.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.4B
-8.6% YoY
Grant Count
3,976
+4.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$358K
-12.6% YoY
About The Chicago Community Trust
Based on IRS filings
The Chicago Community Trust is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.0B in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3,976 grants totaling $1.4B. Net investment income was $331.2M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,018,840,318 | $4,528,410,929 | $4,307,117,777 |
| Revenue | $2,455,691,801 | $1,536,635,743 | $1,869,389,592 |
| Expenses | $1,521,532,173 | $1,611,696,826 | $1,506,140,398 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $331,233,509 | $150,003,818 | $231,409,882 |
| 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
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
16 open opportunities from The Chicago Community Trust
African American Legacy Grants
The Chicago Community Trust
Amount
US $15,000 - US $75,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Asian Giving Circle Grant
The Chicago Community Trust
Amount
US $10,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
CCT Sponsorship Opportunities
The Chicago Community Trust
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Traubert | Director & Chair (as of 1/24) | 1 | — |
| Anne Ladky | Director | 1 | — |
| Brett Hart | Director | 1 | — |
| Connie Lindsey | Director | 1 | — |
| Ethan Meers | Director | 1 | — |
| Gretchen Crosby Sims | Director | 1 | — |
| Heather Steans | Director | 1 | — |
| James Reynolds | Director | 1 | — |
| Jesse Ruiz | Director | 1 | — |
| Lou Nieto | Director | 1 | — |
| Margaret Stineman | Director | 1 | — |
| Martin Cabrera Jr | Director | 1 | — |
| Omar Duque | Director | 1 | — |
| Renetta McCann | Director | 1 | — |
| Sandra Micek | Director | 1 | — |
| Steven Koch | Director | 1 | — |
| Terry Peterson | Director | 1 | — |
| Andrea Saenz | President & CEO | 38 | $596,277 |
| Jessica Strausbaugh | Chief Financial Officer | 37 | $322,265 |
| Amy Pena | General Counsel & Secretary | 37 | $231,325 |
| Sylvia Garcia | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $99,164 |
| Lisa Jericho | VP Innovation & Technology | 40 | $249,996 |
| Clothilde A Ewing | VP Strategic Communications | 40 | $260,251 |
| Wendell Williams | Associate VP Talent & Admin | 40 | $216,656 |
| Kristin Vogen | Assoc. VP Philanthropic Services | 39 | $207,344 |
| Rosa Carrillo | Controller (until 10/23) | 40 | $199,801 |
| Jennifer Axelrod | Sr. Director Learning & Impact | 40 | $189,872 |
| Peggy Davis | Former VP Community Impact | — | $134,492 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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