The Nineteenth Century Charitable Association

Founded in 1891, the Nineteenth Century Charitable Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit located at 178 Forest Avenue in Oak Park, Illinois, serving as a dynamic cultural center for community learning. The organization provides scholarships, cultural and educational programming, and public events in music, art, literature, science, and social science, featuring weekly Monday enrichment programs and monthly film discussions, while maintaining a 125-year legacy of philanthropic support to numerous local nonprofits and community causes.