Chicago Teachers'​ Pension Fund

Overview

The Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund (CTPF) is a public employee retirement system established in 1895, making it the oldest public pension fund in Illinois and the second in the nation. It is dedicated to providing retirement, survivor, and disability benefits to certified teachers, principals, administrators, and certain employees of Chicago Public, Charter, and Contract Schools. CTPF manages assets for over 96,000 members and administers more than $1.6 billion in annual benefits, ensuring financial security for Chicago educators.

CTPF offers core benefits to eligible members, including active and retired certified personnel from Chicago schools. The fund is primarily financed through member contributions, employer payments from Chicago Public Schools, and state contributions. With assets around $12.2 billion, CTPF invests in various markets, including private equity. The organization emphasizes diversity, equity, inclusion, and high member service ratings, aiming to maintain a premier retirement system with strong financial performance.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 312-604-1400
• Website: ctpf.org
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/chicago-teachers-pension-fund

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• public engagement
• benefit programs
• survivor benefits
• multi-year strategic plan
• qildro
• benefit compliance
• investment due diligence
• it security
• internal audit
• beneficiary management system
• audit process
• pension fund
• transparency
• vendor management
• government
• public records
• member services
• legal compliance
• asset allocation
• chicago education sector
• trustee governance
• strategic plan
• communications strategy
• pension management
• financial management
• pension administration
• benefit maximization
• anniversary celebration
• public pension system
• technology infrastructure
• chicago public schools
• benefit estimates
• retirement benefit optimization
• beneficiary designation
• retirement planning
• disability benefits
• project management
• benefit administration
• trustees
• fund administration
• retirement workshops
• pension benefit tier comparison
• non-profit organization
• board election process
• legal services
• media relations
• annual financial reports
• financial reports
• transformational projects
• investment management
• cybersecurity
• services
• reciprocal systems
• member self-service
• chicago teachers
• investment policy
• asset management
• investment consultant
• fiduciary oversight
• health and welfare funds
• public pension transparency
• public pension
• procurement processes
• member engagement tools
• public pension fund
• public pension law
• strategic planning
• pension system history
• board meetings
• public pension legislation
• retirement benefits
• internal controls
• public records requests
• public records act
• legal counsel
• health insurance
• beneficiary management
• employee benefits
• risk management
• investment oversight
• proxy voting
• annual reports
• benefit calculation
• retiree health subsidy
• financial reporting
• health benefits
• benefit payments
• board of trustees
• fund performance
• fiduciary duty
• member resources
• b2b
• finance
• education
• legal
• non-profit
• computer & network security
• information technology & services
• productivity
• public relations & communications
• financial services
• nonprofit organization management

Technologies Used

• Amazon AWS
• Apache
• Constant Contact
• Drupal
• Emma
• Google AdWords Conversion
• Google Tag Manager
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Mobile Friendly
• Multilingual
• OpenSSL
• Remote
• Route 53
• Vimeo

Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches