Chicago Cubs Charities
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Chicago Cubs Charities is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking within Illinois, having paid a total of $2.8 million across 179 grantees in 2024. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
The mission of Cubs Charities is to mobilize the power of sport to champion youth, families, and communities. Cubs Charities achieves this through sports-based youth development and academic programming, investments in safe places to play, and strategic grantmaking. The vision of Cubs Charities is to be recognized locally and globally for its collective work to encourage the love of sport and contribute to a more unified and thriving Chicago, where all youth, families, and communities have an equal opportunity to achieve their highest potential both on and off the field.
Cause Areas
3
Education
Health
Sports
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ROBERT R MCCORMICK FOUNDATION
$8.1M
24%
LOCAL INITIATIVES SUPPORT CORPORATION
$3.6M
11%
ANTHONY RIZZO FAMILY FOUNDATION
$2.4M
7%
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Total No. of Grants
54
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Chicago Cubs Charities?
No. Chicago Cubs Charities does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Chicago Cubs Charities give?
Chicago Cubs Charities primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, California, and Massachusetts. 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 Chicago Cubs Charities’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Chicago Cubs Charities fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Chicago Cubs Charities make each year?
In 2024, Chicago Cubs Charities awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $2.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Chicago Cubs Charities fund recently?
In 2024, Chicago Cubs Charities awarded grants to about 180 grantees. Recent grantees include ROBERT R MCCORMICK FOUNDATION, LOCAL INITIATIVES SUPPORT CORPORATION, and ANTHONY RIZZO FAMILY FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Chicago Cubs Charities?
Chicago Cubs Charities does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.