Impact House – Field Foundation

As the nation’s first innovation-focused philanthropy center, Impact House is dedicated to serving and supporting foundations, grantmakers, and impact investors committed to social change.

The Field Foundation is proud to have conceptualized and co-created Impact House with entrepreneur Israel Idonije. In 2019, the Field Foundation, Woods Fund and US Artists began to think through the potential impact of co-locating in a physical space. Collectively, we believe that Chicago’s philanthropic organizations can work

better together, share ideas and resources, reduce redundancies, and operate with greater efficiency. Our partners in this effort include A Better Chicago, Chicago Public Library Foundation, Children First Fund, Forefront, and Pillars Fund.

Attendees seated in modern event space viewing dual screens during Field Foundation's 'Mister Abbott' documentary screening at Impact House — *Field Foundation hosts a screening of the “Mister Abbott” documentary at Impact House.*

Speaker presenting to journalists and attendees seated in modern event space during the Chicago Journalists Wellness and Resource Forum hosted by Field Foundation at Impact House — *Field Foundation hosts the “Chicago Journalists Wellness and Resource Forum” at Impact House.*

*Field Foundation hosts a convening “The Journalism Jobs Crisis: A Call to Action,”* at Impact House.

*The 2024 cohort of the Leaders for a New Chicago Awardees celebrate at Impact House.*

*Field Foundation hosts a screening of the “Mister Abbott” documentary at Impact House.*

About

Impact House is Chicago’s 40,000 square-foot philanthropy hub where funders and changemakers connect to drive social change. Built on bold ambitions and compassionate action, it fosters intentional collaboration — bringing together granting organizations, nonprofits, and impact leaders to share ideas, resources, and innovative solutions for Chicago’s communities.