Chicago Board of Trade Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Chicago Board of Trade Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $263,750 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $35,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$263,750
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$4.1 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was up from $219,000 the year before.
31% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $237,500 | 31 | $3.8 million |
| 2024 | $219,000 | 25 | $4.0 million |
| 2025 | $263,750 | 32 | $4.1 million |
How to apply
Chicago Board of Trade Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Chicago Board of Trade Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 32 | $263,750 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Misericordia | General | $35,000 |
| Santa's Volunteers | General | $30,000 |
| Wellness House | General | $17,500 |
| Pacific Garden Mission | General | $15,000 |
| Canavan Research Illinois | General | $10,000 |
| Chicago Jesuit Academy | General | $10,000 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit High School | General | $10,000 |
| Imd Guest House | General | $10,000 |
| Aid for Women Inc | General | $10,000 |
| The Chicago Southwest Suburban Parish and | General | $10,000 |
| Open Heart Magic | General | $7,500 |
| Christ the King Jsuit College Prep | General | $7,500 |
| New Moms Inc | General | $7,500 |
| Gigi's Playhouse | General | $7,250 |
| Restoring the Path (dba Crushers Club) | General | $5,000 |
| Loaves and Fishes Community Service | General | $5,000 |
| Sarah's Inn | General | $5,000 |
| The Night Ministry | General | $5,000 |
| Oprf Infant Welfare Society | General | $5,000 |
| Helping Hand | General | $5,000 |
| Pathlights | General | $5,000 |
| Great Lalkes Adaptive School Sports | General | $5,000 |
| Rebuilding Together | General | $5,000 |
| What's Your Forte Foundation Ste 2108 | General | $5,000 |
| Sisterhouse | General | $5,000 |
| Opportunity Knocks Inc | General | $5,000 |
| Pads to Hope Inc | General | $4,000 |
| Horizons for Youth | General | $2,500 |
| Aging Care Connections | General | $2,500 |
| Lawrence Hall | General | $2,500 |
| Gilda's Club Chicago | General | $2,500 |
| Total Link to Community | General | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles P Carey
- Michael Daley
Questions people ask
Does Chicago Board of Trade Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Chicago Board of Trade Foundation give?
$263,750 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Chicago Board of Trade Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Charles P Carey (Chairman) and Michael Daley (Director).
What does Chicago Board of Trade Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.