CME Group Foundation
Preselected recipients only
CME Group Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $6.7 million in 148 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $600,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$6.7 million
- Number of grants148
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$600,000
- Assets$63.8 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2024 was up from $6.1 million the year before.
23% of its 2024 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 | $6.1 million | 141 | $59.2 million |
| 2024 | $6.7 million | 148 | $63.8 million |
How to apply
CME Group 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 CME Group Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 114 | $5.3 million |
| Minnesota | 2 | $650,000 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $172,000 |
| New York | 5 | $127,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $100,000 |
| California | 4 | $85,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $75,000 |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $55,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $50,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $40,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Scholarship America Inc | 2024 cme group foundation scholarship program | $600,000 |
| Youth Guidance | Working on womanhood (wow) | $250,000 |
| City Colleges of Chicago Foundation | The chicago roadmap | $200,000 |
| Sinai Health System | Examining the mental health of middle/high school | $200,000 |
| The Barack Obama Foundation | Obama foundation chicago programming | $200,000 |
| Carole Robertson Center for Learning | Bases-k and innovation fund | $150,000 |
| Chicago Public Education Fund | Chicago leads | $150,000 |
| Children First Fund the Chicago Public Schools Foundation | Robotics ost connecting to our community | $125,000 |
| Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois | Uiuc cs teacher endorsement support | $100,000 |
| Build Incorporated | Building girls 2 women (bg2w) | $100,000 |
| Catholic Bishop of Chicago | Leadership development program | $100,000 |
| Chicago Public Library Foundation (CPLF) | The 2023-2025 early learning & school readiness initiative at chicgao public library | $100,000 |
| Children's Research Triangle | Girls moving in new directions (girls mind) | $100,000 |
| Demoiselle 2 Femme NFP | Cug revive ii | $100,000 |
| George W Bush Foundation | Bush institute education program | $100,000 |
| Latino Policy Forum | Promoting equity in early education for english le | $100,000 |
| Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois | Digital explorers and teacher intensives | $75,000 |
| Chapter One NFP | High impact tutoring for cps kindergarteners | $75,000 |
| Hope Chicago | Student success coach | $75,000 |
| Juvenile Protective Association Jpa | Connect 2 kindergarten (c2k) | $75,000 |
| Ladies of Virtue | Ladies of virtue general operating | $75,000 |
| Northwestern University | Early childhood research alliance of chicago | $75,000 |
| Reflections Foundation | Polished pebbles girls mentoring program | $75,000 |
| Something Good in Englewood Inc | Consistent assistance for englewood (c.a.f.e.) | $75,000 |
| Christopher House | Increasing kindergarten readiness: ch & cbc | $70,000 |
| Sinai Health System | Empower their voice | $70,000 |
| University of Chicago | Expanding & sustaining ready, set, STEM! In cps | $55,000 |
| Academy for Urban School Leadership | Chicago teacher residency - diverse learner ece | $50,000 |
| Advance Illinois NFP | Illinois education and career success network | $50,000 |
| After School Matters Inc | Computer science initiative | $50,000 |
| America Needs You | General operating support for college & career services | $50,000 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | Productive play in pk and k | $50,000 |
| Bottom Line | Bottom line chicago region: access and success | $50,000 |
| Braven Incorporated | Braven-chicago: career accelerator programs | $50,000 |
| Chicago Children's Museum | Curiosity classroom learning and evaluation | $50,000 |
| College Possible Chicago | College possible chicago program expansion fy24-25 | $50,000 |
| Computer Science Teachers Association | Empowering illinois and chicago cs teachers | $50,000 |
| Erikson Institute | Project connect | $50,000 |
| Focus Fairies Mentoring | What | $50,000 |
| Friends of Dekalb Regional Office of Education | Kindergarten readiness: basics dekalb county parent playgroups | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles P Carey
- Terrence A Duffy
- Howard J Siegel
- Eva Giglio
- Daniel Glickman
- Terry L Savage
Questions people ask
Does CME Group Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does CME Group Foundation give?
$6.7 million in tax year 2024, across 148 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs CME Group Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Charles P Carey (Chairman), Terrence A Duffy (Vice-Chairman), Howard J Siegel (Secretary/Treasurer) and Eva Giglio (Executive Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does CME Group Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and science and research.