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Our Vision for Chicago

Chicago is a global city with vibrant, diverse neighborhoods and a strong civic culture. We are proud to call Chicago home.

Our commitment to Chicago is deep and enduring.

$1.4 billion invested in over 1,600 local organizations and individuals since 1979

We invest in people, places, and partnerships to advance racial equity and build a more inclusive Chicago.

Our work in Chicago

Areas of focus include:

Civic Partnerships
Vital Communities
Advancing Leadership
Culture, Equity, and the Arts
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Chicago Stories

Grantee Stories Fostering Neighborhood-Driven Improvement The Endeleo Institute and the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning partnered to invest in community-led development in Washington Heights. View More → Grantee Stories Advancing Insight-Based Leadership Crossroads Fund, Chicago Urban League, and Chicago United for Equity are working to advance women of color in leadership, through mentorship, coaching, and grantmaking. View More →
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Grantees in the Media
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Staff
Stephanie Platz, Managing Director, Programs
Stephanie Platz
Managing Director, Programs
Tara Magner, Director
Tara Magner
Director
Allison Clark, Associate Director
Allison Clark
Associate Director
Janice A. Dunbar-Travis, Senior Grants Manager
Janice A. Dunbar-Travis
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
Tawa Mitchell, Senior Program Officer
Tawa Mitchell
Senior Program Officer
Geoffrey Banks , Senior Program Officer
Geoffrey Banks
Senior Program Officer
Ryan Priester, Program Officer
Ryan Priester
Program Officer
Karen Hott, Administrator
Karen Hott
Administrator
Mindy Martinez, Coordinator
Mindy Martinez
Coordinator
Louise Powell, Coordinator
Louise Powell
Coordinator
Media Contact
Grace Cheung, Senior Communications Officer
Grace Cheung
Senior Communications Officer
Evaluation Contact
Elizabeth Oo, Senior Evaluation Officer
Elizabeth Oo
Senior Evaluation Officer
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The Historic Marquette Building Partnership for Safe and Peaceful Communities

Info For the Media

Members of the media seeking comment about our work in Chicago should call MacArthur Communications at 312.917.3690 or email Grace Cheung.

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