Chicago Bulls Charities
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OVERVIEW: The Chicago Bulls Charities supports youth education, youth health, violence prevention and military and first responder support in Chicago, Illinois.
FUNDING AREAS: Youth education, youth health, violence prevention, military and first responder support
IP TAKE: Like many sports team funders, this one is all about supporting local youth, but this is a particular well-established giver with a well-defined mission and grantmaking goals.
PROFILE: Established in 1987, Chicago Bulls Charities (CBC) is a sports team foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. It is the philanthropic arm of the Chicago Bulls NBA basketball team and pursues a community service mission by providing time, materials, resources and financial donations to organizations. It was originally called CharitaBulls and focused on Chicago youth through support for education, recreation and social programs. The organization refined its focus and introduced its new name in 2012. It funds local efforts for youth education, youth health, violence prevention and military and first responder support.
The Chicago Bulls Charities distributes grants to nonprofits each year that provide for the needs of underserved Chicagoans. The team has made grants through CBC and also through a McCormick Foundation fund called the Chicago Bulls Community Assist Fund. CBC accepts donations from the public and relies on annual fundraising events and programs to generate grant money. Season ticket holders can donate tickets for charity, and the team hosts 50/50 raffles at home games and in-game auctions too. Memorabilia sales, scoreboard messages, annual charity dinners and corporate partner donations also provide funds that enable CBC to award grants.
Grants range between about $10,000 and $100,000. Learn more about this funder’s local giving by examining its recent tax records. Grantmaking focuses on Chicago, Illinois. Past local grantees include the Greater Chicago Food Depository, Operation PUSH and Bright Star Community Outreach.
This foundation does not typically accept unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits and awards grants on an invitation-only basis. Direct general questions to the staff at 312-455-4000.
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