Donor

In 2001, King and her husband, Paul J. King, Jr., became the first African American family to establish a donor advised fund at the Trust. Two years later, she helped found African American Legacy (AAL), the Trust’s first affinity fund. Now a life director of AAL, King chaired the fund’s 20th anniversary celebration in 2023, putting to use the expert skills she learned organizing events for her sorority.

Partnerships & Initiatives

Unity Fund serves as a vehicle for addressing our region's urgent needs. Contributions enable Unity Fund to pool resources and support frontline organizations that are providing critical services such as emergency food, clothing, housing, and legal aid. In 2023, Unity Fund made just over $1 million in grants, largely focused on preventing and ending homelessness for particularly vulnerable groups: youth, survivors of gender-based violence, and asylum seekers. Your generosity ensures we can continue providing critical support.

Community Leader

The Disabilities Fund partners with and advises The Chicago Community Trust about disability inclusion and priorities for data-driven, actionable solutions in the areas of employment, education, community inclusion, and technology.

Staff Expert

Molly Rand is the senior director of philanthropy for The Chicago Community Trust. In this role, she is responsible for building and nurturing relationships with…