The Rat PAck, Chicago

Foundation facts

In the mid 1990's Rat Pack members formalized their desire to have a charitable arm for the organization. The Rat Pack foundation was born and sponsored many charitable affairs including Las Vegas Nights for the Chicago Urban League and was one of the first sponsors in the country of Midnight Basketball.

These efforts went right along with a yearly scholarship effort that provided funds for over 100 young men to attend college.

In 2007 the name of the foundation was changed to honor the first president of the Rat Pack, Charles E. Curry. "Chuck" had spent most of his life trying to help Black and  poor communities achieve a larger share of the American dream. In memory of his efforts the Charles E. Curry Foundation was born.

Anyone interested in working with the Charles Curry Foundation or contributing to it is strongly encouraged to contact the Foundation through this web site: CECurryfoundation@rat-pack.org

Day at the Races

Although the Charles E. Curry Foundation works year round to garner financial support for its scholarship effort, the major fundraising event takes place in October.

A Ladies auxiliary of the Rat Pack works with the Foundation and serve as hostesses for an Annual Day at the Races. This event has raised thousands of dollars for college scholarships.

As noted under the News section, the Honorable Lewis Nixon heads the Foundation Board and Bill Ritchie serves as liaison for the Day at the Races event.