THE COMMERCIAL CLUB FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The Commercial Club Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking in Illinois, having paid out a total of $15.3 million across 20 grantees in 2025. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
SEE SCHEDULE OTHE FOUNDATION WAS ORGANIZED TO FUND ACTIVITIES OF THE CIVIC COMMITTEE & ITS AFFILIATED ORGS IN THEIR MISSIONS TO MAKE CHICAGO A BETTER PLACE FOR EVERYONE TO LIVE, WORK, & DO BUSINESS.
Cause Areas
1
Community service
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE COMMERCIAL CLUB OF CHICAGO
$35.2M
53%
CIVIC CONSULTING ALLIANCE
$17M
26%
KIDS FIRST CHICAGO FOR EDUCATION
$3.6M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
7
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$339K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE COMMERCIAL CLUB FOUNDATION?
No. THE COMMERCIAL CLUB FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE COMMERCIAL CLUB FOUNDATION give?
THE COMMERCIAL CLUB FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Oregon, and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE COMMERCIAL CLUB FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE COMMERCIAL CLUB FOUNDATION fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE COMMERCIAL CLUB FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, THE COMMERCIAL CLUB FOUNDATION awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $15.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE COMMERCIAL CLUB FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, THE COMMERCIAL CLUB FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include THE COMMERCIAL CLUB OF CHICAGO, CIVIC CONSULTING ALLIANCE, and KIDS FIRST CHICAGO FOR EDUCATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE COMMERCIAL CLUB FOUNDATION?
THE COMMERCIAL CLUB FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.