Archdiocese of Chicago is an independent non-profit foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Established in 1843 as a diocese, the foundation was elevated to an archdiocese in 1880. The assets of the foundation are managed by the executive management team.Archdiocese of Chicago's investment portfolio is valued at $2.24 billion, with investments in domestic and international equity, real assets, fixed income, hedge fund, real estate, private equity, and cash.