WHO:

The Three Pillars Initiative, as we apply our successful Youth Philanthropy high school program currently offered in 13 Affiliate cities across the country…

WHAT:

Presented the Inaugural Summit on Youth Philanthropy to create a strategic plan to engage future philanthropists and support civic engagement…

WHEN:

Wednesday, June 4th, 2025

WHY:

In attendance at the June 4 Summit were business, financial, philanthropic, government and, of course, youth leaders. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has proclaimed June 4, 2025 Illinois Youth Philanthropy Day. The Inaugural Summit on Youth Philanthropy event at the Union League Club was hosted by Hoyne Bank.

The purpose of the Inaugural Summit on Youth Philanthropy was to begin the collaborative process of exploring, defining and maximizing the important role of youth philanthropy throughout the Greater Chicago Area and the State of Illinois.

As the first-ever event of its kind, 40 Summit participants, by invitation only, included business, philanthropic, financial, nonprofit and governmental leaders who sat down with youth leaders to address current challenges and opportunities in youth philanthropy and greater community engagement.

The goal of the Summit was to bring together youth and adult members of the community in a face-to-face dialogue focused on the challenges and opportunities offered by youth philanthropy programming and civic engagement.

Participants were assigned to round tables of eight consisting of a mix of business and financial services executives, foundation leaders, nonprofit professionals, elected officials and, of course, youth leaders whose backgrounds demonstrated significant involvement in philanthropy through TPI.

Participants at each table were asked to address an important challenge or topical issue pertaining to youth philanthropy. One person at each table served as facilitator of the topic. At the conclusion of the discussion, a participant from each table summarized their conversation for the entire group.

Click below to read the full Summit proceedings, including summaries of the topics discussed, the State of Illinois Proclamation, the list of attendees, and all our learnings from the discussions!