Chicago Civic Federation - Funding

Funding

The Civic Federation is classified as a 501(c)(3) public charity under U.S. Internal Revenue Code. The Civic Federation focuses on educational outreach and policy work, consistent with its tax-exempt status. It accepts no government support.

The Federation receives funding from its members, which include many Chicago area corporations and service firms.

The Civic Federation and Institute for Illinois’ Fiscal Sustainability are also supported by a number of foundations including:

• The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
• The Chicago Community Trust
• The Commercial Club Foundation
• The Joyce Foundation
• Motorola Foundation
• Searle Funds at The Chicago Community Trust
• The Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust
• The McCormick Foundation
• The Polk Bros. Foundation
• The Field Foundation of Illinois
• Woods Fund of Chicago
• Crown Family Philanthropies
• Robert Wood Johnson Foundation