Chicago Board of Trade Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-3348469 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$264K
Organizations funded32
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$4.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Misericordia | Chicago, IL | General | $35,000 |
| Santa's Volunteers | Winnetka, IL | General | $30,000 |
| Wellness House | Hinsdale, IL | General | $17,500 |
| Pacific Garden Mission | Chicago, IL | General | $15,000 |
| Canavan Research Illinois | Buffalo Grove, IL | General | $10,000 |
| Chicago Jesuit Academy | Chicago, IL | General | $10,000 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit High School | Chicago, IL | General | $10,000 |
| Imd Guest House | Chicago, IL | General | $10,000 |
| Aid for Women Inc | Chicago, IL | General | $10,000 |
| The Chicago Southwest Suburban Parish and | Palos Park, IL | General | $10,000 |
| Open Heart Magic | Chicago, IL | General | $7,500 |
| Christ the King Jsuit College Prep | Chicago, IL | General | $7,500 |
| New Moms Inc | Chicago, IL | General | $7,500 |
| Gigi's Playhouse | Chicago, IL | General | $7,250 |
| Restoring the Path (dba Crushers Club) | Chicago, IL | General | $5,000 |
| Loaves and Fishes Community Service | Naperville, IL | General | $5,000 |
| Sarah's Inn | Forest Park, IL | General | $5,000 |
| The Night Ministry | Chicago, IL | General | $5,000 |
| Oprf Infant Welfare Society | Oak Park, IL | General | $5,000 |
| Helping Hand | Countryside, IL | General | $5,000 |
| Pathlights | Palos Heights, IL | General | $5,000 |
| Great Lalkes Adaptive School Sports | Lake Forest, IL | General | $5,000 |
| Rebuilding Together | Glenview, IL | General | $5,000 |
| What's Your Forte Foundation Ste 2108 | Chicago, IL | General | $5,000 |
| Sisterhouse | Oak Park, IL | General | $5,000 |
| Opportunity Knocks Inc | River Forest, IL | General | $5,000 |
| Pads to Hope Inc | Palatine, IL | General | $4,000 |
| Horizons for Youth | Chicago, IL | General | $2,500 |
| Aging Care Connections | LA Grange, IL | General | $2,500 |
| Lawrence Hall | Chicago, IL | General | $2,500 |
| Gilda's Club Chicago | Chicago, IL | General | $2,500 |
| Total Link to Community | Northbrook, IL | General | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $263,750 | 32 |
| 2024 | $219,000 | 25 |
| 2023 | $237,500 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601349349104955
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3348469
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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