The Chicago Community Trust

33 S STATE STREET SUITE 750 CHICAGO, IL 60603-2804
www.cct.org

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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Gross Receipts: $4,049,820,508
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EIN:
362167000
Category:
Public Benefit

Charity Navigator Score

99%

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  • Verification of 501(c)(3) Status
  • IRS National Compliance Checks
  • National Security Background Checks
  • Grant-Making Compliance Checks

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Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees

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Director & Chair (As Of 1/24)

Bryan Traubert

Director

Anne Ladky

Director

Brett Hart

Director

Connie Lindsey

Director

Ethan Meers

Director

Gretchen Crosby Sims

Director

Heather Steans

Director

James Reynolds

Director

Jesse Ruiz

Director

Lou Nieto

Director

Margaret Stineman

Director

Martin Cabrera Jr

Director

Omar Duque

Director

Renetta Mc Cann

Director

Sandra Micek

Director

Steven Koch

Director

Terry Peterson

President & Ceo

Andrea Saenz

Chief Financial Officer

Jessica Strausbaugh

General Counsel & Secretary

Amy Pena

Chief Operating Officer

Sylvia Garcia

Vp Innovation & Technology

Lisa Jericho

Vp Strategic Communications

Clothilde A Ewing

Associate Vp Talent & Admin

Wendell Williams

Assoc. Vp Philanthropic Services

Kristin Vogen

Controller (Until 10/23)

Rosa Carrillo

Sr. Director Learning & Impact

Jennifer Axelrod

Former Vp Community Impact

Peggy Davis

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