We direct capital to specific community needs with a defined impact in mind. Our grantmaking is working towards a planned result.
We identify organizations and/or programs that target specific issues and whom we want to fund over a few year time period.
We work with our members to identify a specific focus area for each year's grantmaking. We engage with our grantees to support their vision.
The Chicago Giving Circle (CGC) chooses a new impact area each year. The impact areas included in CGC's active grantee portfolio include the following:
Chicago, IL
Emerging nonprofits (or programs) with budgets between $1-5M
Q1: Jan - March
Q2: April - May
Q3: June - Sept
Q4: Oct - Dec
The Chicago Giving Circle does not accept unsolicited grant applications. However, if you'd like us to look into an organization, please submit information via our online contact form.