The mission of the Chicago Board of Trade Foundation is to provide funding opportunities for non-profit organizations, with a focus on supporting projects and initiatives that benefit children in need, seniors, people with disabilities, and social and human services within the Chicago community. The Foundation aims to positively impact the lives of those in the community where their members and employees live and do business.
The Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) Foundation Grant program supports non-profit organizations through financial contributions. The grant focuses on a broad range of causes, specifically organizations and projects that aid children in need, the elderly, individuals with disabilities, as well as a variety of social and human services. The program is open to non-profits within the Chicagoland area, encouraging members and employees of the CBOT exchange community to sponsor organizations for funding. Each application is assessed on various criteria, including the nature of the programs and services, the population served, organizational experience, potential for visibility, measurable impact, quality of management, support from other corporations, and financial health.