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

Beyond producing the Chicago Pride Parade, PRIDEChicago reinvests in organizations and programs supporting LGBTQ+ youth, seniors, and intergenerational initiatives—strengthening connection, dignity, and opportunity in Chicago and across Illinois.

PRIDEChicago is rooted in community and powered by volunteers. With no paid staff, your support directly helps produce the parade, fund community initiatives, and sustain the year-round work that keeps Pride accessible, inclusive, and community-centered.

When you give to PRIDEChicago, you’re supporting more than a parade. You’re investing in the people, stories, and communities that have made Pride possible for generations—and helping carry that legacy forward.

Grounded in the legacy of founders Richard Pfeiffer and Tim Frye, PRIDEChicago proudly carries forward the history of the Chicago Pride Parade while growing alongside our community. Powered entirely by volunteers, we produce the parade and reinvest in organizations and programs supporting LGBTQ+ people across Chicago and Illinois. When you give to PRIDEChicago, you’re supporting more than a parade—you’re helping strengthen our community and carry Pride forward for generations to come.

Stand with Pride

Your Pride donation fuels progress for the LGBTQ+ community—supporting visibility, advocacy, and a future where everyone is free to live proudly.

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Additional Ways to Give

PRIDEChicago is a volunteer-powered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Through the annual Chicago Pride Parade and year-round advocacy efforts, PRIDEChicago honors the legacy of those who came before us while investing in the future of LGBTQ+ communities in Chicago and across Illinois. If you have questions about giving, email giving@pridechicago.org.

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.

Whether you are considering a major gift, planning your legacy, or exploring foundation partnerships, we are here to help you create meaningful and lasting impact.

PRIDEChicago is a registered 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization. EIN 37-2143547. Contributions can be made securely online through Givebutter, and are tax deductible within the limits of current federal and Illinois law.

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 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 2025 Pride Kick-off at Sidetrack, PRIDEChicago recognized TaskForce Prevention and Community Services, the Chicago Pride Parade's inaugural “Out Front” honoree. TaskForce, which focuses on youth and young adults on Chicago’s West Side, was awarded a $5,000 donation from PRIDEChicago in support of its ongoing work. The event also spotlighted Dr. Maya Green, named one of this year’s Community Grand Marshals.

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