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Thank You to Our 2026 Annual Luncheon Sponsors!

Leader Sponsor


The Trust brings together generous donors, committed organizations, and caring residents to effect lasting change that makes our region better for all.
Networking Reception Sponsor


National Louis University (NLU) is an inclusive, innovative academic community providing educational opportunities that inspire and empower all learners as they prepare for and advance in meaningful lives and productive careers.  Founded in 1889 by feminist and educator Elizabeth Harrison, the university is composed of seven colleges and divisions, with campuses in Chicago, Wheeling, Lisle, Tampa, Florida, and online.  NLU has a total enrollment of slightly over 13,000 students.
Accessibility & AV Sponsor


From generation to generation, we work together with our communities, in the spirit of tikkun olam, to catalyze and advance just and lasting social impact.
Visionary Sponsors

Rush is a leading academic health system dedicated to improving the health of the people and diverse communities we serve.
Decor Sponsor


Old National is a regional bank with approximately $72 billion in assets, but we have the heart, culture and DNA of a smaller community bank. Since our founding in 1834, we have had an unwavering commitment to being a trusted financial and community partner.
Trailblazer Sponsors


The Albert Pick, Jr. Fund is a private, independent foundation established in 1947 that provides resources to small community-centered nonprofits that work to empower Chicagoans who are under-resourced with the tools and resources they need to improve their quality of life, particularly those directly impacted by structural racism and social inequities. We prioritize support for smaller nonprofits with annual operating budgets less than $2.5 million. 


Allstate improves communities by giving financial resources, time and leadership.


CHCS focuses on generating revenue for the CHA through strategic partnerships and leveraging CHA assets to provide alternative revenue and affordable housing activities that promote investments in neighborhood economic development.

 
     Since 1984, we have remained steadfast in our goal — to enhance quality of life through wellness and economic opportunity.

With grantmaking, community partnerships, and strategic initiatives, TDFF empowers individuals for a better tomorrow. 


Grand Victoria Foundation catalyzes racial justice in Illinois by cultivating the voices, power, and aspirations of Black people for collective liberation.


MJMFF partners with organizations that foster safer neighborhoods, greater opportunity, and stronger communities in Chicago and around the world.


The Steans Family Foundation (SFF) dedicates time, resources, and skills within the North Lawndale community, located on Chicago’s west side, and the North Chicago community, a city just south of Waukegan. SFF believes effective revitalization can occur within the existing social, educational, and economic networks that create and sustain communities. SFF believes that with investment, coupled with a strong policy ecosystem, communities can thrive.

Advocate Sponsors


The Brinson Foundation is a family philanthropic organization that promotes liberty, personal initiative, and programs that enable individuals to contribute positively to society. The Foundation grounds itself in the importance of reason and applied science to enhance our lives. In addition, the Foundation believes basic scientific research is essential to deepening our understanding of the universe. 


Chicago Foundation for Women (CFW) invests in bold ideas, grassroots leadership, and local organizations dismantling barriers for women, girls, and gender-expansive people so that equity is possible and permanent. Since 1985, CFW has invested over $54 million through more than 5,000 grants to organizations across the Chicago region, focusing on economic security and mobility, reproductive justice, freedom from violence, and access to health and wellness.  

CFW also supports emerging organizations by fostering leadership and building sustainable nonprofit infrastructure. By investing in women, girls, and gender-expansive individuals, CFW helps catalyze stronger, more equitable communities for all. For more information, visit cfw.org.


For 40 years, the Chicago Public Library Foundation has turned donations from individuals, families, and companies into life-changing resources for Chicagoans across our Library's 81 branches, resources not covered by tax dollars. Our community of donors invest in programs that equip students to succeed in school, support Chicagoans to enter and advance in the workforce, expand access to art, music, and making, and connect people with one another and to their communities. 


CSU is a higher education institution.


The Christopher Family Foundation was created in 1997 by Jay W. and Doris K. Christopher, and is an outgrowth of The Pampered Chef, a business they founded in their home in 1980.

The Foundation, based in Westmont, Illinois, engages in philanthropic outreach in line with its mission and is governed by the Christopher Family Foundation Distribution Committee, which includes multiple generations of the Christopher family. Most Foundation funding is focused on the Chicagoland area, with special consideration for the needs of the West Side of Chicago and the Austin neighborhood.


National consultancy to philanthropies and nonprofits. Creating a world of Mission-Driven leaders and organizations.



The Field Foundation is a private, independent foundation that supports community power building in Chicago with a focus on the South and West Sides.


Supporting land conservation, artistic vitality, and regional collections for the people of the Chicago region and the Low-country of South Carolina.



Founded in 1969 by children's advocate Sylvia Cotton and twelve passionate, politically active women, Illinois Action for Children (IAFC) Uplifts children and all who care for them, advancing strong families and prosperous communities. We envision a world in which every child and community has the care, education, and resources they need to thrive.

Private family foundation.


The Kemper Foundation is the philanthropic partner of Kemper Corporation, and focuses on support to charitable causes and organizations in the areas of education, health and community development. 


McDonald’s is an fast‑food chain, and is one of the world’s largest and most recognizable brands, known for items like hamburgers, french fries, and the Big Mac, with restaurants in over 100 countries.


Michael Reese partners with the Chicagoland community to advance and advocate for lasting health solutions. We do this by carrying forward the vision of Michael Reese Hospital’s Jewish founders and the generations of philanthropic leadership they inspired.


Miller Cooper provides accounting, tax, audit, and business services.  
Nicor Illinois Community Investment (NICI) is a charitable foundation committed to innovative economic development projects. NICI’s purpose is to recognize and invest in the potential of people and organizations in communities throughout Northern Illinois.


Collective of consultants and coaches facilitating supported, self-determined change for individuals + organizations.


The Paul M. Angell Family Foundation (PMAFF) unites with our partners to ignite possibilities for all. Established in 2011 by the Angell family to honor innovator and entrepreneur Paul M. Angell, we fund bold, community-led solutions in Chicago and beyond. Together with our partners, we’re working to protect our oceans, champion the arts, strengthen communities, and promote belonging across society. By removing barriers that limit the potential of people and the planet, we aim to spark change that lasts for generations.


The Foundation is dedicated to bringing about positive change in five major urban areas in which Foundation family trustees are affiliated – Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, New York City, the San Francisco Bay Area and the states in which they are located — with a commitment to providing the educational and developmental opportunities that support equitable outcomes and enable all children and young people to fulfill their potential.

Ally Sponsors


Alford Group is a national consultancy partnering with nonprofits to accelerate their impact Our team creates actionable solutions that strengthen organizations, increasing impact and driving meaningful, lasting change.


AMPT: Advancing Nonprofits is committed to strengthening the organizational health and support long-term development of small nonprofits on Chicago’s west and south sides while prioritizing Black- and Latine- serving community organizations. 


Butterfield Advisors LLC supports foundations and nonprofits in their strategic efforts to make the world more kind and more just.


DePaul supports the integral human development of its students. The university does so through its commitment to outstanding teaching, academic excellence, real world experience, community engagement, and systemic change.
As the only bank with a goal of closing the gender lending gap on a national level, First Women’s Bank had a strategic but not exclusive focus on serving the women’s economy.


Forefront is Illinois’ statewide association representing nonprofits and grantmakers, as well as their advisors and allies. Forefront has served for over fifty years as a trusted resource and leader committed to educating, unifying, and mobilizing the sector in Illinois.


Forvis Mazars provides audit, assurance, tax, advisory and consulting services globally with a dedication to delivering an Unmatched Client Experience to help you prepare for What's Next. By working alongside you and understanding you, our service and solutions are meticulously tailored to meet your unique needs. 

Green City Market is securing the future of food by deepening support for sustainable farmers, educating our community, and expanding access to locally-grown food.


The Growth Collective is a philanthropic consulting firm working at the intersection of philanthropy, culture, and well-being. We bridge the gap between funders and community partners by building aligned strategies, cross-sector partnerships, and investments that strengthen communities—and sustain the people behind the work.



The mission of Hubbard Street Dance Chicago is to awaken the human spirit through contemporary dance, envisioning a dance landscape that is relevant and accessible to all.


Navy Pier is a nonprofit that supports the Chicago community through arts, culture, and engagement programming, and programs that support local businesses and entrepreneurs. 

 
Northwestern Settlement is the oldest operating settlement house in the city of Chicago, we impact residents in over 85% of Chicago zip codes. Our mission, to disrupt generational poverty by supporting, preparing, and empowering young people at distinct stages of life to break down barriers on their path to success in adulthood, drives all that we do. 


The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is the world’s largest equity derivatives clearing organization. For over 50 years, OCC has provided financial stability and risk management to the U.S. listed-options marketplace.



William Blair is the premier global partnership with expertise in investment banking, equity research, institutional sales and trading, investment management, and private wealth management. We provide advisory services, strategies, and solutions to meet our clients’ evolving needs.