Chicago Board Of Trade Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 36-3348469

Foundation Overview

Based in Chicago, IL, Chicago Board Of Trade Foundation has awarded 255 grants totaling $1,858,000 to organizations in Illinois, Delaware and 1 other state across the US. Individual grants range from $2,000 to $35,000, with a median award of $5,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$1,858,000
Total Assets
$3,812,353
Median Grant (all grants)
$5,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
62
Median Grant
$5,000
% No Significant Change
0% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 39%

24 of 62 recipients (39%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
Illinois

99% of all grants are concentrated in Illinois, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Chicago (64%), Oak Park (6%), Buffalo Grove (4%).

Funding Trajectory
+41%

Moderate 41% growth trend over 7 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes

Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Chicago Board Of Trade Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Canavan Research Illinois $10,000 Buffalo Grove, IL, US General 2023
Chicago Jesuit Academy $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Misericordia $35,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
New Moms Inc $7,500 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Pacific Garden Mission $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Open Heart Magic $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Restoring The Path (Dba Crushers Club) $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Association House Of Chicago $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Christ The King Jsuit College Prep $6,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Cristo Rey Stmartin College Prep $5,000 Waukegan, IL, US General 2023
Every Mom $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Gigi's Playhouse $6,500 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Imd Guest House $7,500 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Loaves And Fishes Community Service $10,000 Naperville, IL, US General 2023
San Miguel School $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Santa's Volunteers $10,000 Winnetka, IL, US General 2023
Sarah's Inn $5,000 Forest Park, IL, US General 2023
Sisterhouse $5,000 Oak Park, IL, US General 2023
Snow City Arts $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
St Coletta's Of Illinois $5,000 Tinley Park, IL, US General 2023
The Night Ministry $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Totallink2 Community $2,500 Northbrook, IL, US General 2023
Tutoring Chicago $7,500 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Wellness House $5,000 Hinsdale, IL, US General 2023
Aid For Women Inc $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association $5,000 Lake Forest, IL, US General 2023
Horizons For Youth $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Oprf Infant Welfare Society $5,000 Oak Park, IL, US General 2023
Providence St Mel $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Rebuilding Together $5,000 Glenview, IL, US General 2023
Canavan Research Illinois $10,000 Buffalo Grove, IL, US General 2023
Chicago Jesuit Academy $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Misericordia $35,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
New Moms Inc $7,500 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Pacific Garden Mission $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Open Heart Magic $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Restoring The Path (Dba Crushers Club) $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Association House Of Chicago $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Christ The King Jsuit College Prep $6,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Cristo Rey Stmartin College Prep $5,000 Waukegan, IL, US General 2023
Every Mom $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Gigi's Playhouse $6,500 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Imd Guest House $7,500 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Loaves And Fishes Community Service $10,000 Naperville, IL, US General 2023
San Miguel School $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Santa's Volunteers $10,000 Winnetka, IL, US General 2023
Sarah's Inn $5,000 Forest Park, IL, US General 2023
Sisterhouse $5,000 Oak Park, IL, US General 2023
Snow City Arts $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
St Coletta's Of Illinois $5,000 Tinley Park, IL, US General 2023
The Night Ministry $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Totallink2 Community $2,500 Northbrook, IL, US General 2023
Tutoring Chicago $7,500 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Wellness House $5,000 Hinsdale, IL, US General 2023
Aid For Women Inc $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association $5,000 Lake Forest, IL, US General 2023
Horizons For Youth $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Oprf Infant Welfare Society $5,000 Oak Park, IL, US General 2023
Providence St Mel $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Rebuilding Together $5,000 Glenview, IL, US General 2023
Canavan Research Illinois $10,000 Buffalo Grove, IL, US General 2022
Chicago Jesuit Academy $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Misericordia $35,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
New Moms Inc $7,500 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Pacific Garden Mission $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Providence St Mel School $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Open Heart Magic $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Restoring The Path (dba Crushers Club) $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Great Lakes Adaptive School Sports $5,000 Lake Forest, IL, US General 2022
Horizons For Youth $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Bark4compassion $2,500 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Elgin Fire Barn No 5 Museum $2,500 Elgin, IL, US General 2022
Canavan Research Illinois $10,000 Buffalo Grove, IL, US General 2022
Chicago Jesuit Academy $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Misericordia $35,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
New Moms Inc $7,500 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Pacific Garden Mission $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Providence St Mel School $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Open Heart Magic $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Restoring The Path (Dba Crushers Club) $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Great Lakes Adaptive School Sports $5,000 Lake Forest, IL, US General 2022
Horizons For Youth $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Bark4compassion $2,500 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Elgin Fire Barn No 5 Museum $2,500 Elgin, IL, US General 2022
Canavan Research Illinois $10,000 Buffalo Grove, IL, US General 2022
Chicago Jesuit Academy $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Misericordia $35,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
New Moms Inc $7,500 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Pacific Garden Mission $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Providence St Mel School $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Open Heart Magic $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Restoring The Path (Dba Crushers Club) $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Great Lakes Adaptive School Sports $5,000 Lake Forest, IL, US General 2022
Horizons For Youth $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Bark4compassion $2,500 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Elgin Fire Barn No 5 Museum $2,500 Elgin, IL, US General 2022
Aid For Women Inc $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2021
Canavan Research Illinois $10,000 Buffalo Grove, IL, US General 2021
Chicago Jesuit Academy $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2021
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2021
Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2021
Maine-niles Association Of Special Recreation $5,000 Morton Grove, IL, US General 2021
Misericordia $30,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2021
New Moms Inc $7,500 Chicago, IL, US General 2021
Oak Park River Forest Infant Welfare Scty $5,000 Oak Park, IL, US General 2021
Pacific Garden Mission $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2021
Providence St Mel School $8,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2021
Wellness House $5,000 Hinsdale, IL, US General 2021
Tutoring Chicago $12,500 Chicago, IL, US General 2021
Christ Of King $7,500 Chicago, IL, US General 2021
Loaves And Fishes Community Services $5,000 Naperville, IL, US General 2021
San Miguel Schools $15,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2021
Sisterhouse $2,500 Oak Park, IL, US General 2021
The Night Ministry $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2021
Gi Gi's Playhouse $7,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2021
Open Heart Magic $7,500 Chicago, IL, US General 2021
Restoring The Path (dba Crushers Club) $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2021
Santa's Volunteers $7,500 Winnetka, IL, US General 2021
St Colettas Of Illinois $5,000 Tinley Park, IL, US General 2021
Imd Guest House $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2021
Pactt Learning Center $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2021
Lawrence Hall $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2021
Connections For Abused Women & Their Children (cawc) $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2021
Sarah's Inn $7,500 Forest Park, IL, US General 2021
Ucp Seguin Of Greater Chicago $10,000 Cicero, IL, US General 2021
Autism Speaks Chicago $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2021
Corazon A Corazon $2,500 Blue Island, IL, US General 2021
Farm Foundation $2,500 Oak Brook, IL, US General 2021
Great Lakes Adaptive School Sports $5,000 Lake Forest, IL, US General 2021
Horizons For Youth $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2021
L'arche Chicago $5,000 Forest Park, IL, US General 2021
Orchard Village $5,000 Skokie, IL, US General 2021
Rebuilding Together $7,500 Washington, DE, US General 2021
Westside Foundation $5,000 Mokena, IL, US General 2021
Search Inc $2,500 Chicago, IL, US General 2021
Aid For Women Inc $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2020
Canavan Research Illinois $10,000 Buffalo Grove, IL, US General 2020
Chicago Jesuit Academy $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2020
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2020
Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2020
Maine-niles Association Of Special Recreation $5,000 Morton Grove, IL, US General 2020
Misericordia $25,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2020
New Moms Inc $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2020
Oak Park River Forest Infant Welfare Scty $7,500 Oak Park, IL, US General 2020
Pacific Garden Mission $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2020
Providence St Mel School $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2020
Wellness House $7,500 Hinsdale, IL, US General 2020
Tutoring Chicago $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2020
Christ Of King $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2020
Journey's The Road Home (pads) $3,000 Palatine, IL, US General 2020
Loaves And Fishes Community Services $5,000 Naperville, IL, US General 2020
San Miguel Schools $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2020
Sisterhouse $2,500 Oak Park, IL, US General 2020
Special Olympics $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2020
The Night Ministry $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2020
A House In Austin $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2020
Dupage Pads $5,000 Wheaton, IL, US General 2020
Gi Gi's Playhouse $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2020
Girls In The Game $2,500 Chicago, IL, US General 2020
Greater Food Depository $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2020
Open Heart Magic $15,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2020
Restoring The Path (dba Crushers Club) $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2020
Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Of Chi $5,000 Oak Brook, IL, US General 2020
Santa's Volunteers $7,500 Winnetka, IL, US General 2020
Self Help Closet And Pantry Of Desplaines $2,500 Des Plaines, IL, US General 2020
St Colettas Of Illinois $5,000 Tinley Park, IL, US General 2020
Canavan Research Illinois $10,000 Buffalo Grove, IL, US General 2018
Career Transitions Center Of Chicago $2,500 Chicago, IL, US General 2018
Chicago Jesuit Academy $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2018
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2018
Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2018
Guildhaus $5,000 Blue Island, IL, US General 2018
Infant Inc $25,000 Winnetka, IL, US General 2018
Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2018
Maine-niles Association Of Special Recreation $5,000 Morton Grove, IL, US General 2018
Make-a- Wish Foundation $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2018
Maryville Academy $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2018
Misericordia $25,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2018
New Moms Inc $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2018
Oak Park River Forest Infant Welfare Scty $2,500 Oak Park, IL, US General 2018
Open Heart Magic $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2018
Pacific Garden Mission $7,500 Chicago, IL, US General 2018
Prostate Cancer Foundation Of Chicago $5,000 Westmont, IL, US General 2018
Providence St Mel School $2,500 Chicago, IL, US General 2018
Sarah's Inn $5,000 Oak Park, IL, US General 2018
Ucp Seguin $5,000 Cicero, IL, US General 2018
Wellness House $5,000 Hinsdale, IL, US General 2018
Aid For Women Inc $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2018
Brooks Strong Foundation $5,000 Hinsdale, IL, US General 2018
Horizons For Youth $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2018
Mcdermott Center Dba Haymarket Center $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2018
Onward Neighborhood House $2,500 Chicago, IL, US General 2018
Face The Future Foundation $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2018
Tutoring Chicago $7,500 Chicago, IL, US General 2018
Canavan Research Illinois $10,000 Buffalo Grove, IL, US General 2017
Career Transitions Center Of Chicago $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2017
Chicago Jesuit Academy $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2017
Christ Of King $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2017
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2017
Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2017
Gigi's Playhouse $5,000 Hoffmane Estates, IL, US General 2017
Guildhaus $5,000 Blue Island, IL, US General 2017
Infant Inc $25,000 Winnetka, IL, US General 2017
Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2017
Journeys The Road Home $2,000 Palatine, IL, US General 2017
Lynn Sage Foundation $2,500 Chicago, IL, US General 2017
Maine-niles Association Of Special Recreation $5,000 Morton Grove, IL, US General 2017
Make-a- Wish Foundation $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2017
Maryville Academy $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2017
Misericordia $25,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2017
New Moms Inc $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2017
Oak Park River Forest Infant Welfare Scty $7,500 Oak Park, IL, US General 2017
Open Heart Magic $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2017
Pacific Garden Mission $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2017
Pactt Learning Center $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2017
Park Lawn Association $2,500 Oak Lawn, IL, US General 2017
Prostate Cancer Foundation Of Chicago $2,500 Westmont, IL, US General 2017
Providence St Mel School $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2017
Sarah's Inn $5,000 Oak Park, IL, US General 2017
Special Olympics Chicago $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2017
Ucp Seguin $5,000 Cicero, IL, US General 2017
Wellness House $5,000 Hinsdale, IL, US General 2017
Autism Speaks $2,500 New York, NY, US General 2016
Canavan Research Illinois $8,000 Buffalo Grove, IL, US General 2016
Chicago Jesuit Academy $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2016
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2016
Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund $2,500 Chicago, IL, US General 2016
Edward Touhy Guardian Angel $2,500 Chicago, IL, US General 2016
Face The Future Foundation $2,500 Chicago, IL, US General 2016
Infant Inc $25,000 Winnetka, IL, US General 2016
Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2016
Maine-niles Association Of Special Recreation $5,000 Morton Grove, IL, US General 2016
Make-a- Wish Foundation $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2016
Maryville Academy $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2016
Misericordia $25,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2016
New Moms Inc $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2016
Oak Park River Forest Infant Welfare Scty $2,500 Oak Park, IL, US General 2016
Open Heart Magic $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2016
Pacific Garden Mission $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2016
Prostate Cancer Foundation Of Chicago $2,500 Westmont, IL, US General 2016
Providence St Mel School $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2016
San Miguel Schools $10,000 La Grange, IL, US General 2016
Sarah's Inn $5,000 Oak Park, IL, US General 2016
The Well Of Mercy $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2016
Tutoring Chicago $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2016
Ucp Seguin $10,000 Cicero, IL, US General 2016
Wellness House $5,000 Hinsdale, IL, US General 2016

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Contact Information

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EIN 36-3348469
Website http://www.cmegroup.com
Address 141 W JACKSON BLVD STE 1801 Chicago, IL 60604-2925

Key People (2)

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Chairman Charles P Carey
Director Michael Daley

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.