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Chicago is a global city, a commercial and creative hub that is rich with vibrant,

diverse neighborhoods and a strong civic culture. We are proud to call Chicago home.

Our commitment to Chicago is deep and enduring.

$1.3 billion invested in over 1,500 local organizations and individuals

We support creative and effective organizations and influential networks working to improve the quality of life and the prospects for residents to make our hometown a city where opportunity is equitable, and justice can thrive.

Our work in Chicago

Strong Organizations
Civic Partnerships
Vital Communities
Influential Leaders
Arts & Culture
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What's New

MacArthur in Chicago: Reflecting on 2017 Read More → Building Peace Read More →
Video: Reducing Gun Violence and Building Peace in Chicago Read More → Statement on Recent U.S. Immigration Policy Decisions Read More → Initiative to Strengthen Inclusive Journalism in Chicago, Honor Jack Fuller Read More →
$3 Million in New Investments to Benefit Chicago Neighborhoods Read More → Grants to Foster Community Safety and Peace Read More →
Reversing the Damage of Segregation in Chicago Read More → Enhancing Community Safety Through Successful Youth Mentoring Programs Read More → Partnerships to Support Arts and Culture in Chicago Read More →
$24.3 Million in Continued Support for Chicago Arts and Culture Read More → A Citywide Conversation on Incarceration in Chicago Communities Read More →
Grassroots Alliance Recommends Community Safety Oversight Board Read More → City Tech Collaborative Launched Read More → Director's Reflection: Advancing Leadership in Chicago Read More →
Artistic Currency: Reflections on Building Chicago’s Inclusive Economy Event Read More → Nine Chicago Arts Groups Receive MacArthur Grants for International Collaborations Read More →
Supporting Criminal Justice Reform in Cook County Read More → Innovative Chicago ESL Program Improves Learning Read More → An Introduction to the Partnership for Safe and Peaceful Communities Read More →
Chicago Responds to Federal Immigration Orders Read More → MacArthur Awards $1.2 Million to Support Chicago’s Immigrant and Refugee Communities Read More →
MacArthur Awards $10 Million to Help Strengthen Chicago Organizations and Prevent Gun Violence in Chicago Read More → Strong Organizations and Effective Partnerships Read More → Reflections on Building Chicago’s Inclusive Economy Read More →
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Chicago Stories

chicago stories Transforming Communities and Cultivating Leaders The Resurrection Project creates healthier communities by investing in affordable housing, engaging in community outreach and organizing, and offering residents immigration legal aid, financial counseling, and youth programming. View More → chicago stories Giving Teens a Seat at the Table and a Say in Policy Mikva Challenge engages Chicago teens to identify issues that affect them—from policing to politics, health to housing—and develop policy recommendations for local government officials. View More →
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In The Media
"‘Chicago Calling’ Offers an Inside Look at the City’s Outsider Artists"
Chicago Sun-Times
Related Grantee: Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art
"Precious Possessions: The Genocide Survivors Who Kept Them Tell Their Stories"
The Chicago Tribune
Related Grantee: Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
"Back Of The Yards Neighbors to Camp Out on ‘Hot Blocks’ to Protest Gun Violence"
Block Club Chicago
Related Grantee: Resurrection Project
"Residents Cultivate Job Prospects at New Urban Farm in North Lawndale"
Chicago Sun-Times
Related Grantee: Chicago Botanic Garden
"A Broader Conversation: Grants for Inclusive Journalism in a Major City"
Inside Philanthropy
Related Grantee: Chicago Public Media
"A New ‘Peace Academy’ Is Teaching Violence Prevention Workers How To Stop The Shootings"
Block Club Chicago
Related Grantee: Chicago Community Trust
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Staff
Stephanie Platz, Managing Director, Programs
Stephanie Platz
Managing Director, Programs
Tara Magner, Director
Tara Magner
Director
Craig Howard, Director
Craig Howard
Director, Community & Economic Development, Internal Adviser, Chicago Commitment
Allison Clark, Associate Director
Allison Clark
Associate Director, Impact Investments
Janice A. Dunbar, Senior Grants Manager
Janice A. Dunbar
Senior Grants Manager
Cate A. Fox, Senior Program Officer
Cate A. Fox
Senior Program Officer
Patrick Griffin, Senior Program Officer
Patrick Griffin
Senior Program Officer, Criminal Justice
Tawa Mitchell, Program Officer
Tawa Mitchell
Program Officer
Karen S. Hott, Team Administrator
Karen S. Hott
Team Administrator
Mindy Martinez, Team Coordinator
Mindy Martinez
Team Coordinator
Louise Powell, Team Coordinator
Louise Powell
Team Coordinator
Media Contacts
Kristen Mack, Communications Officer
Kristen Mack
Communications Officer
Evaluation Contacts
Joanna Cohen, Program Officer
Joanna Cohen
Program Officer
Maurice Samuels, Program Officer
Maurice Samuels
Program Officer
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The Historic Marquette Building Supporting Arts & Culture in Chicago
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