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

What’s New

Announcing our Community Investments Portfolio

Community Investments is an evolution of our social justice work and reflects our deepened commitment to resident-led organizations on Chicago’s South and West Sides.

As part of a four-year pilot, we are making an inaugural $1 million Community Investments grant, the largest in our history, to the Resident Association of Greater Englewood (R.A.G.E.)

Nora Daley Joins Field Foundation Board of Directors

We are pleased to welcome Nora Daley to the Field Foundation Board of Directors. With over 25 years of experience across public, private, and nonprofit sectors, Nora has led major civic and cultural initiatives, including a comprehensive transformation of the Illinois Arts Council Agency, where she serves as Chair.


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Learn more about how we support community power building in Chicago—by investing in arts and culture, civic infrastrucutre, journalism and storytelling, local leaders, and organizers.







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Colorful mural on red brick wall in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood featuring painted doors and windows

A Road
Together (ART)

Through our partnership with the MacArthur Foundation, we support small and mid-sized arts and culture organizations that we believe are vital to Chicago’s identity, economy, and social fabric.

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Community Investments

We invest strategically in resident-led organizations on Chicago’s South and West Sides to strengthen community power and support lasting change at the neighborhood level.

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A colorful planter in the Bronzeville neighborhood features a male face with the caption, “Did the news come yet?”

Journalism

& Storytelling

We invest in fact-based journalism and storytelling that reflects all Chicagoans and supports communities citywide.

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2025 Leaders for a New Chicago awardees gathered on geometric yellow and black steps

Leaders for a New Chicago

Our collaboration with the MacArthur Foundation recognizes leaders who are redefining civic leadership and reimagining our city’s future.

Marshall Field III, founder of Field Foundation, in formal portrait alongside the iconic Chicago Field Building that bears his family name