Impact House
The Field Foundation is proud to have conceptualized and co-created Impact House with entrepreneur Israel Idonije. As the nation’s first innovation-focused philanthropy center, Impact House is dedicated to serving and supporting foundations, grant makers, and impact investors committed to social change.
Several years ago, the Field Foundation, Woods Fund and US Artists began to dream together about what would happen if we physically uprooted ourselves to be closer together. Along with our partners, including Forefront, A Better Chicago, Chicago Public Library Foundation, Children First Fund and Pillar’s Fund, it was our belief that Chicago’s philanthropic organizations can work better together, share ideas and resources, reduce redundancies, and operate with greater efficiency.
“In doing social impact work, you have to create space where people can find you, see you, and feel comfortable approaching you.”
— Field President Daniel O. Ash
About Impact House
Impact House is a 40,000 square-foot work club specifically for the city's Funders and Changemakers. The purpose of Impact House is to connect, serve and support Chicago's granting organizations and impact leaders. Its inclusive member community is committed to working together, intentionally sharing ideas and resources, to operate with greater efficiency while advancing Chicago's Impact goals.
WE HAVE BOLD AMBITIONS.
WE DRIVE COMPASSIONATE ACTION.
WE ARE AN INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY.
WE ENCOURAGE HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT.
