The Chicago Community Trust
Provides grants and other resources to improve the community; addresses community challenges; and promotes philanthropy by informing donors about philanthropic opportunities.
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The Chicago Community Trust works to build a Chicago region where equity is central—and opportunity and prosperity are in reach for all.
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Mission
Provides grants and other resources to improve the community; addresses community challenges; and promotes philanthropy by informing donors about philanthropic opportunities.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, The Chicago Community Trust has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1915, it is among the oldest advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 83,892 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 2% of the 128,026 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Chicago Community Trust is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Chicago, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1915 and has been operating for 111 years. Its EIN is 362167000. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2.5B in annual revenue. 164 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
The Chicago Community Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 362167000. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
The Chicago Community Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 98% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.
The Chicago Community Trust is located in Chicago, IL, United States. The organization was established in 1915 and has been active for 111 years.
Based on official tax filings, The Chicago Community Trust has $2.5B in annual revenue. It allocates 98% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 85% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Chicago Community Trust is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $2.5B in annual revenue. The organization has 164 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for The Chicago Community Trust. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, The Chicago Community Trust holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 98% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 85%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The Chicago Community Trust works to build a Chicago region where equity is central—and opportunity and prosperity are in reach for all. The Chicago Community Trust is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1915.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 98% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 85%. Its annual revenue of $2.5B is well above the peer average of $4M.
Yes, donations to The Chicago Community Trust are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 362167000, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
THE CHICAGO COMMUNITY TRUST is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Chicago Public Media To Launch Chicago.com. - Insideradio.com
Announcing chicago.com: A New Digital Home for Chicago - WBEZ Chicago
Chicago Public Media launching community website — chicago.com — in the fall - Chicago Sun-Times
Power Families of Chicago: Thompson - Crain's Chicago Business
Illinois passed a law to expose diversity gaps at top nonprofits. Almost none are complying. - Chicago Tribune
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s first — and apparently last — chief homelessness officer exits - Chicago Tribune
First round of Neighborhood Capital Fund gives almost $8M to projects in underinvested communities - Chicago Tribune
Commentary: Chicago's housing past could point the way to a more affordable future - Crain's Chicago Business
Iona Calhoun-Battiste - Crain's Chicago Business
Elevated Chicago and MacArthur Foundation award first Elevating Culture Near Transit grants to 8 arts projects, including one by Equiticity - Streetsblog Chicago
Activity timeline
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 164 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 164 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1915
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about The Chicago Community Trust
- What is The Chicago Community Trust?
- The Chicago Community Trust is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Chicago, United States. The Chicago Community Trust works to build a Chicago region where equity is central—and opportunity and prosperity are in reach for all.
- When was The Chicago Community Trust founded?
- The Chicago Community Trust was founded in 1915.
- Who leads The Chicago Community Trust?
- Andrea Saenz serves as President & CEO.
- Where is The Chicago Community Trust located?
- Headquartered in Chicago, IL, United States.
- What is The Chicago Community Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1B+. 98% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Chicago Community Trust trustworthy?
- The Chicago Community Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is The Chicago Community Trust's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 362167000.
- What is The Chicago Community Trust's website?
- http://www.cct.org