Chicago Bulls Community Assist Fund

Partnership Established: 2009

Geographic Scope: Chicago

Focus Areas:

• Education
• Community investment
• Health and wellness
• Youth opportunity

Funding History:

• Total Funding: $3.9M in grants paid to date (since 2009)
• 2022 Programs Funded: 8 nonprofit organizations
• 2022 Average Grant Size: $50K

Sample Grantees:

• After School All-Stars (ASAS Chicago) - free comprehensive after-school programs
• After School Matters - out-of-school apprenticeship program
• Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital - mentorship and workforce development program
• Garfield Park Rite to Wellness Collaborative - health and wellness initiatives

Matching Program:
The McCormick Foundation matches all donations at 50% and covers all administration fees, so your entire donation, plus the match will be granted to qualified nonprofit organizations.

What the Foundation Does NOT Fund:

• Programs that would financially benefit the Chicago Bulls

Contact:

• Phone: 312-445-5000
• Email: info@rrmf.org
• Address: 205 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 4300, Chicago, IL 60601

How to Apply

Donation-Based Model: This fund operates through a donation model where donors contribute to the fund. The McCormick Foundation matches donations at 50 cents on the dollar and covers all administration fees.

To Make a Donation:

1. Visit the fund's donation page
2. Contribute funds to the Chicago Bulls Community Assist Fund
3. The McCormick Foundation will match your contribution at 50%
4. 100% of your donation plus the match will be granted to qualified nonprofit organizations in the fund's issue areas