As of  June 30, 2026, 
the approximate value of 
CTPF’s investments was 
$14.9 billion, (net-of-fees).
  Net Rate 
of Return
 Total Fund 
Benchmarks
RETURN ON INVESTMENTS
As of June 30, 2026
Rate of Return
Total Fund Benchmarks
Inception
47.9% funded 
(June 30, 2025)*
* CTPF's funding ratio is 
calculated annually at the close 
of the fiscal year, based on the 
actuarial value of assets.
1 Year	
15.75%	
16.32%
3 Year	            12.23%	
13.38%
5 Year	
6.97% 	
7.27% 
10 Year	
9.30%	
    9.38% 
Since 	
8.47%	
8.33%
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
	     1 Year     3 Year   5 Year	    10 Year     Since
Inception
2026 STATE OF THE FUND 
RELEASED
During the June 18, 2026, Board of Trustees meeting, CTPF 
Executive Director Carlton W. Lenoir, Sr., delivered a “State of 
the Fund” report. The report reviews and highlights the 
progress made in Fund administration since the first State of the 
Fund was issued in June of 2024. The State of the Fund uses the 
four pillars of the Fund’s mission to review progress made in all 
areas and reviews progress in administration based on the four pillars of 
CTPF’s mission. 
“I am proud to share this year’s State of the Fund report, which reflects the 
dedication and hard work of our Board and staff. Over the past three years, we have 
strengthened operations, advanced key priorities, and continued to build a stronger 
foundation for serving our members. This progress is the result of a shared 
commitment to excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement,” said 
Carlton W. Lenoir, Executive Director. 
Find the State of the Fund report at ctpf.org/2026stateofthefund.
TOWN HALL WEBINARS
CTPF offers quarterly Town Hall webinars which share up-to-date 
information about the Fund and its operations. The webinars generally 
last about 40 minutes and require registration in advance. Recordings of 
previous Town Hall Webinars are available on demand at ctpf.org. 
The next webinar will be Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
Register for all webinars at ctpf.org/calendar.  
PENSION REP APPRECIATION EVENT 
On August 13, 2026, Pension Representatives and school leaders gathered at Chicago 
Teachers Union headquarters for a fun and engaging morning to kick off the new 
school year. 
“This was an important opportunity for us to thank and show our appreciation for the 
Pension Reps, who provide a vital connection to the Fund throughout the year,” said 
Jenn Pentangelo, Chief Benefits Officer. “The breakfast gave us a chance to connect, 
share updates from CTPF, and look ahead to the coming year. It is our way of saying 
thank you for the important role Pension Reps play in supporting their colleagues and 
keeping our members connected with CTPF.”  
If your school does not have a Pension Rep and you would like to serve in this role, 
please email pensionreps@ctpf.org.
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