CME Group Foundation

University of Chicago Education Lab's research found that 38% of CPS HS girls have symptoms of PTSD. Read more about why we are investing in girls' mental health. spr.ly/6015u3781

Congratulations to our grantee, @TheCRCL, on the re-opening of their flagship Little Village site following onsite upgrades. From fundraising to design to execution, Bela Mote and the team at Carole Robertson led with intentionality and thoughtfulness. We were honored to be a part of their ribbon-cutting day.

The CME Group Foundation’s 2024-25 Early Childhood Education Initiative invested $1.77M across 27 Chicagoland area organizations to support early childhood education. Grantees directly supported more than 152,000 early learners, with 85% of students showing a measurable increase in essential kindergarten skills. Additionally, by empowering over 800 educators with professional development, we built a foundation for lifelong success across Illinois.

CME Group Foundation’s 2024-25 K-12 Innovation Initiative strived to ensure Chicago's classrooms are hubs of technical talent and innovation. We invested $1.43M to prepare students for the future by providing nearly 12,000 students with vital computer science education. As a result, we supported more than 1,700 STEM educators and 1,200 school leaders. Of those who participated, 90% showed increased proficiency.

CME Group Foundation is proud to have invested more than $1M in 14 grantees providing trauma-responsive mental health services to girls. Our Chicago partners served over 2,400 girls, with 86% reporting improved mental health and 90% showing increased confidence.

CME Group Foundation’s College and Career Success Portfolio invested $1.9M to empower local students to enroll and succeed in postsecondary education and transition to a strong first job. The grantees achieved a 100% on-time high school graduation rate. With 73% of these students being the first in their families to attend college, we are proud to help bridge the gap from education to high-demand careers.

CME Group Foundation reached a major milestone in 2025, investing nearly $6.5M across 124 grantee partners. Our collective efforts provided direct support to 187,393 students, with 78% coming from low-income households. By serving families across 73 Chicago community areas, we strive to ensure that every student—from birth to career—has the tools to achieve their full potential.

Congratulations to CME Group Foundation Executive Director Eva Giglio for being recognized in the 2026 list of "Who's Who in Chicago" by @CrainsChicago. Read more and check out the full list here: spr.ly/601879Yxm

It was an energizing day hearing from leaders from across the globe as part of the @ObamaFoundation's Place-Based Changemaking Day of Learning! Panelists dove into discussions on their signature programs, My Brother's Keeper and Girls Opportunity Alliance, on the power of local communities to strengthen systems and improve lives. We are grateful to be able to support their critical work and look forward to building on this progress together!

Our CME Group Foundation Scholars loved the chance to attend the @InvestForKids Conference this week to network with other professionals and students and learn more about careers in the finance industry.

We loved hosting @SRChgo at @CMEGroup to discuss the @SinaiChicago study on girls' mental health and wellbeing, Empower Your Voice. Thank you to Melissa Gutierrez Kapheim for presenting the report, released in earlier 2025, and serving on the panel and all the additional panelists. Learn more about its launch and the full report here: spr.ly/6014AxY9i

Welcome to our Board of Trustees, Kathryn Benesh and Dennis Suskind! Kathryn brings 40 years of experience in audit, assurance and advisory services, and is actively involved in the community. Dennis is a retired General Partner from Goldman Sachs with extensive leadership in trading and community support. #NewLeaders #CommunityEngagement

We love supporting a cause that integrates both the CME Group Foundation and @CMEGroup! Thanks to CME Group employees who volunteered at @AftrSchoolMttrs Career Day, providing hands-on, project-based learning for teens in Chicagoland! 🌟 #AfterSchoolMatters

High school senior Gregory Mitchell taught computer science to a class of rising 8th graders through the Chicago Pre-College Science and Engineering Program. This summer program is redefining summer school by challenging and engaging students in meaningful content, developing the next generation of computer scientists, mathematicians and scientists. #STEM

As part of our funding to support the mental health and wellbeing of Chicago girls, the Foundation proudly supports @FairiesFocus. Our Executive Director visited a session where girls had two mentors lead them through an activity to create a safe space for their summer discussions. The activity gave the girls something incredibly important: time to build relationships and meaningful connection.

🎉 Congratulations to Little Angels Learning Center and Something Good In Englewood, who recently celebrated the launch of their new early childhood learning center! Eva Giglio, Executive Director of the CME Group Foundation, was thrilled to celebrate this milestone at their ribbon-cutting event.

One week left to apply for renewable scholarships from the @CMEFoundation Scholars Program! Eligible undergrads at CME Group partner schools can earn up to $20k for a finance, computer science or applied math degree. Apply by 4/4 at hubs.ly/Q02r1S3N0!

Computer science education in K-12 faces several challenges, including fewer teachers with computer science backgrounds and limited school budgets. However, program adoption, and funding, are gaining momentum. spr.ly/6010ktre2

The @CMEFoundation Scholars Program is now open! Eligible undergrads at 11 approved partner schools in IL and NJ can earn renewable scholarships up to $20,000 annually for a degree in finance, computer science, IT or applied math. Apply now at hubs.ly/Q02k9xtZ0.

Last week, we saw a dynamic set of speakers at the 2023 Illinois Education Equity Conference, hosted by the Illinois Center for Education Equity, at @ChicagoState. They discussed understanding, reimagining and maintaining their commitment to education equity.

We had an incredible visit to @AftrSchoolMttrs Lutz campus to check out their game design program as part of our Computer Science support. From concept to coding to the soundtracks to the graphics, the students were so excited to share their video games they are building.