Reports to. Board of Directors. Location. Chicago, IL. The roots of Cubs Charities were planted in the early 1980s. The team charity was formed in 1981 as "Cubs Care" and hosted its first "Meet the Team" fundraising event. The charity was officially incorporated in Illinois in 1986. In 2003, the charity changed its name to Chicago Cubs Charities. Cubs Charities continues to grow and expand its philanthropic reach today. The charity is fueled by t...