What this commitment is focused on
Morningstar’s community giving and impact strategy focuses on harnessing the power of information to help break down barriers to investing and expand financial opportunity.
Our commitment to Chicago
We’ve called Chicago home for more than 40 years.
This commitment reflects how we think: long term. It’s an investment in the city’s future, in the people who live here, and in the strength of the communities that power it.
What we’re committing
Morningstar is donating $5 million over five years to support nonprofit organizations and citywide initiatives across Chicago.
The commitment, beginning in 2027, includes:
- $1 million to the Commercial Club Foundation, which supports the Civic Committee and Commercial Club’s multi-year growth plan focused on strengthening Chicago’s economic future
- $4 million ($800,000 each year) in targeted grantmaking to local nonprofits that focus on securing financial futures and career skills advancement for Chicagoland residents through the newly established Morningstar Commitment to Chicago Fund, administered by the United Way of Metro Chicago
This approach combines citywide coordination with community-level investment.
Why we’re making this commitment
Chicago is our home and our future. We’re investing in a new global headquarters in the Loop while also investing in the city itself. Together, these decisions reflect a simple belief that a stronger Chicago supports opportunity for more people—and a stronger company in the long run.
This commitment is part of a broader, long-term investment in:
- People and careers
- Local communities
- The city's continued economic strength
How the commitment will be delivered
What we know now, and what’s to come
We’re sharing what we know today and will continue to update this page as the program develops.
What we know now
- Total investment: $5 million over five years
- Funding structure is defined, working with well-established organizations
- Focus areas are established
What we’ll share over time
- Funded nonprofit organizations
- Details on how funding will be deployed, starting in 2027
- Updates on progress and impact
Stay informed
Interested nonprofits can contact the United Way of Metro Chicago and sign up to receive updates about the Morningstar Commitment to Chicago Fund.
