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Grounded in the legacy of Richard Pfeiffer and Tim Frye, PRIDEChicago carries forward the history of the Chicago Pride Parade while growing alongside the community we serve. We honor where we’ve been, celebrate who we are today, and make space for what comes next.

Beyond the parade, we reinvest in organizations and programs that support LGBTQ+ youth, seniors, and intergenerational connection in Chicago and across Illinois.

Your gift helps produce the parade, fund those community partners, and keep Pride accessible and community-centered all year long. Because PRIDEChicago is powered by volunteers, every gift goes further.

Grounded in the legacy of Richard Pfeiffer and Tim Frye, PRIDEChicago carries forward the Chicago Pride Parade and reinvests in programs for LGBTQ+ youth, seniors, and intergenerational connection across Illinois. Your gift sustains both, and because we’re powered by volunteers, it goes further.

Stand with Pride

Whether you’ve marched, cheered from the curb, or are just finding your community, Pride belongs to you. Your gift helps make sure it’s here for everyone who comes next.

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Additional Ways to Give

Whether you’re considering a major gift, planning a legacy gift, exploring a foundation partnership or sponsorship, or requesting an employer match, we’re here to help. Email giving@pridechicago.org. 

PRIDEChicago is a volunteer-powered 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 37-2143547). Donations made online through Givebutter are secure and tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Major Gifts

Create lasting impact with a leadership gift of $10,000 or more. Your support helps us expand programming, reach more people, and advance LGBTQ+ equality.

Corporate Partnerships

Partner with us through institutional giving. We work alongside foundations and corporations to create meaningful partnerships that advance LGBTQ+ advocacy and education.

Matching Gifts

Increase your impact through employer matching. Many companies match charitable contributions made by their employees. Check your eligibility.

Donor-Advised Funds

Support PRIDEChicago through your donor-advised fund (DAF). Recommending a grant is a simple, tax-efficient way to give using funds you’ve already set aside for charitable impact.

Legacy Giving

Leave a lasting legacy of Pride. By including PRIDEChicago in your estate plans, you help ensure future generations can celebrate, learn, and live freely.

Stock & Securities

Donate appreciated stocks, bonds, or mutual funds directly to PRIDEChicago. You may avoid capital gains taxes while receiving a full fair-market-value tax deduction.

Volunteer Your Time

If you’re unable to donate, consider volunteering your time. Your involvement plays a vital role in supporting and celebrating the LGBTQ+ community

Sponsorships

We offer comprehensive sponsorship packages designed to deliver meaningful value to your brand and align with your company’s strategic goals.
PRIDEChicago Gives Back

Donations & Sponsorships

Through the “Out Front” sponsorship program, PRIDEChicago awards sponsorship and donations to local nonprofits and community organizations that provide essential support, services, and programming for LGBTQ+ populations in the Chicagoland area.

In a historic first, a local community group led the 54th annual Chicago Pride Parade in 2025 as the inaugural “Out Front” Leader—a new tradition honoring grassroots impact. TaskForce Prevention & Community Services, a West Side-based LGBTQ+ youth health and wellness organization, was selected for its decades-long commitment to advocacy and support for underserved LGBTQ+ youth.

In a powerful continuation of a new tradition, PRIDEChicago announced the Puerto Rican Cultural Center (PRCC) as the “Out Front” Leader for the 55th annual Chicago Pride Parade 2026. The PRCC was selected for its tireless work in the Humboldt Park community. By dismantling homophobia and transphobia through the lens of public health and housing justice, the PRCC has woven LGBTQ+ advocacy into the very fabric of community care.

Celebrating Community

During the 2026 Pride Kick-off at Sidetrack, PRIDEChicago recognized the Puerto Rican Cultural Center (PRCC) as the “Out Front” community group for the 2026 Chicago Pride Parade. PRCC was recognized for its tireless work in Chicago’s Humboldt Park neighborhood to dismantle homophobia and transphobia while integrating LGBTQ+ advocacy into the core of public health and housing justice.

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