Chicago White Sox Community Fund

Partnership Established: 2009

Geographic Scope: Chicago

Focus Areas:

• Child Abuse Prevention & Treatment
• Access to and persistence in post-secondary education
• Health & Wellness

Funding History:

• Total Funding: $10.4M in grants paid to date (since 2009)
• 2022 Programs Funded: 30 nonprofit organizations
• 2024 Average Grant Size: $25.9K

Sample Grantees:

• Chicago Children's Advocacy Center - Family Hope Center providing therapeutic services
• University of Chicago - Network for College Success (NCS)
• Youth Guidance - school-based programs for student success

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 White Sox

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 White Sox Community 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