The trust's mission is to lead and inspire philanthropic efforts that measurably improve the quality of life and the prosperity of the region. With new strategic focus, the trust seeks to advance four overarching goals in the community: 1) advancing opportunities for human and economic development; 2) securing conditions for healthy, safe, just and caring communities; 3) promoting civic and cultural vitality; and 4) transforming the region through sustainable development.
titles from this organization
A Year of Learning: Educating the Philanthropic Community About Racialized and Stigmatized Nonprofits
Oct 1, 2022
Publisher(s): Muslim Philanthropy Initiative (MPI) at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
Changing the Frame: Civic Engagement Through a Racial Equity Lens
Aug 2, 2022
Publisher(s): Institute for Research on Race and Public Policy at the University of Illinois at Chicago
Community Perspectives on COVID-19 Recovery: A Report on 2021 Community Conversations
Mar 21, 2022
Publisher(s): New America; Become
Integrated Care in a Fast- Changing and Slow-Moving Environment: A Mixed-Methods Evaluation of the Health Neighborhood Project
Jul 23, 2020
Publisher(s): Social IMPACT Research Center; Heartland Alliance ; Heartland Alliance Research & Policy
The Gender Disadvantage: Why Inequity Persists
Mar 13, 2019
Publisher(s): Social IMPACT Research Center; Heartland Alliance
Arts Infusion Initiative, 2010-15: Evaluation Report
Mar 6, 2016
Publisher(s): Urban Institute; National Guild for Community Arts Education
Poor by Comparison: Report on Illinois Poverty
Jan 29, 2015
Publisher(s): Social IMPACT Research Center
On the Table: 2015 Impact Report
Sep 28, 2015
Publisher(s): Chicago Community Trust; University of Illinois at Chicago, Institute for Policy and Civic Engagement
On The Table 2014 Impact Report
Oct 7, 2014
Publisher(s): Chicago Community Trust; University of Illinois at Chicago, Institute for Policy and Civic Engagement
News That Matters: An Assessment of Chicago's Information Landscape
Jul 13, 2011
Publisher(s): Chicago Community Trust
Chicago Recovery Partnership Evaluation of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
Jun 1, 2011
Publisher(s): Chicago Community Trust
What Does the Census Tell Us About Metropolitan Chicago?
May 1, 2011
Publisher(s): Chicago Community Trust; Rob Paral and Associates
Elevating Our Vision for Learning: Improving Schools for All
Apr 1, 2011
Publisher(s): Chicago Community Trust
Linking Audiences to News: A Network Analysis of Chicago Websites
Apr 1, 2011
Publisher(s): Chicago Community Trust
Renewing the Commitment: An ADA Compliance Guide for Nonprofits
Jan 31, 2011
Publisher(s): Chicago Community Trust
