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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.

Advocacy & Civil Rights Chicago, IL EIN 362167000 · IRS Sign up to see website
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79
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · methodology

About The Chicago Community Trust

The Chicago Community Trust works to build a Chicago region where equity is central—and opportunity and prosperity are in reach for all.

Founded
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
T310
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1951

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 where
Advocacy & Civil Rights · NTEE T310
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 87%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.02%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
Peer average: 91

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The 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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 91/100 for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. The organization reports $2.5B in annual revenue. 164 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.

The Chicago Community Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. 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 79 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 91/100.

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. 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 a 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.

The Chicago Community Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

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 a advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1915.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: The Chicago Community Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 91/100. 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$1B+
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

AN
Andrea Saenz
President & CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AM
Amy P•••
General Counsel & Secretary
AN
Andrea S••••
President & CEO (as of 11/22)
AN
Andrea S•••• I••••••
President & CEO (until 10/31/22)
AN
Anne L••••
Director
BR
Brett H•••
Director
BR
Bryan T•••••••
Director
CL
Clothilde A E••••
VP Strategic Communications
CO
Connie L••••••
Director
DA
Daniel A••
ASSOCIATE VP COMMUNITY IMP
DA
Daniel A•• A••••••••
VP Community Impact (until 6/3/22)
ET
Ethan M••••
Director
GL
Gloria C•••••••
Associate VP TWR (until 03/23)
GR
Gretchen C••••• S•••
Director
HE
Heather S•••••
Director
HE
Heather S•••••
Director
HE
Helene G••••
PRESIDENT & CEO
JA
James R•••••••
Director & Chair
JA
Jason B••••••••
VP PHILANTHROPIC SERVICES
JA
Jason B•••••••• V•
Philanthropic Serv. (until 8/19/22)
JE
Jennifer A••••••
Sr. Director Learning and Impact
JE
Jesse R•••
Director
JE
Jessica S••••••••••
Chief Financial Officer
KR
Kristin V•••• I•••••• V•
Philanthropic Serv. (as of 9/23)
LE
Leslie B••••
Director
LI
Linda S W•••
Director
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Positive

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Illinois passed a law to expose diversity gaps at top nonprofits. Almost none are complying. - Chicago Tribune
May 2026
www.chicagotribune.com
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s first — and apparently last — chief homelessness officer exits - Chicago Tribune
Mar 2026
www.chicagotribune.com
KOCO lands $820K grant for Silver Fox Cafe - Hyde Park Herald
Mar 2026
www.hpherald.com
First round of Neighborhood Capital Fund gives almost $8M to projects in underinvested communities - Chicago Tribune
Mar 2026
www.chicagotribune.com
Commentary: Chicago's housing past could point the way to a more affordable future - Crain's Chicago Business
Mar 2026
www.chicagobusiness.com
Iona Calhoun-Battiste - Crain's Chicago Business
Mar 2026
www.chicagobusiness.com
Elevated Chicago and MacArthur Foundation award first Elevating Culture Near Transit grants to 8 arts projects, includin
Jan 2026
chi.streetsblog.org
$1.55 million in TIF awarded to The Workshop at 3741 W. Lawrence - Urbanize Chicago
Jan 2026
chicago.urbanize.city
Territory NFP receives $250,000 grant to launch Creating Space in Austin - Austin Weekly News
Dec 2025
www.austinweeklynews.com
Our Chicago: Chicago Community Trust and Nourishing Hope looking for help for Giving Tuesday - ABC7 Chicago
Nov 2025
abc7chicago.com
Form filed
$2455.7M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$1536.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$1869.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$2005.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$862.3M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other advocacy & civil rights in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The Chicago Community Trust This page 79 $2.5 billion -
The Appeal of the Nobel Peace Laureates Foundation … 93 $700,744 82%
Epic Girl 93 $756,796 100%
Merrimack Valley Immigrant and Education Center Inc 90 $406,189 74%
Exodus Vision 90 $279,085 76%
Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra 90 $87,804 80%
Heart and Home Collaborative 90 $161,546 100%
Houston Marathon Foundation Inc 90 $417,366 97%
Benzie County Community Chest 90 $148,922 86%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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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, United States.
What is The Chicago Community Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1B+. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is The Chicago Community Trust trustworthy?
The Chicago Community Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 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