Chicago Cubs Charities
Grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois · EIN 36-3443543
- Illinois
- Chicago
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Illinois
- Total giving
- $3.2MTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $15MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
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.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Mccormick Foundation | $850K | 2024 |
| Brainup Inc | $580K | 2024 |
| Stand Up to Cancer | $210K | 2024 |
| Sportsfield Inc | $83K | 2024 |
| Good Sports Inc | $60K | 2024 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: www.cubscharities.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.