CME GROUP FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The CME Group Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. In 2024, the foundation paid out a total of $6.7 million across 229 grantees, but it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SCHOLARSHIP AMERICA INC
ST. PETER, MN
$3.7M
7%
CHILDREN FIRST FUND THE CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
Chicago, IL
$2.3M
4%
CHICAGO PUBLIC EDUCATION FUND
Chicago, IL
$1.3M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
148
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CME GROUP FOUNDATION?
No. CME GROUP FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CME GROUP FOUNDATION give?
CME GROUP FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Minnesota, and New York. 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 CME GROUP FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CME GROUP FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CME GROUP FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, CME GROUP FOUNDATION awarded about 150 grants, totaling nearly $6.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CME GROUP FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, CME GROUP FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 230 grantees. Recent grantees include SCHOLARSHIP AMERICA INC, CHILDREN FIRST FUND THE CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION, and CHICAGO PUBLIC EDUCATION FUND. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CME GROUP FOUNDATION?
CME GROUP FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.