The Chicago Bears are primarily owned by the McCaskey family, descendants of the team's founder George Halas. Virginia Halas McCaskey, George Halas's daughter, was the principal owner until her death in February 2025. She held about 20-22.6% of the team's shares and voted on behalf of other family members who collectively controlled approximately 80% of the team. After her passing, the ownership remains within the family, with her son George McCaskey serving as the chairman and expected to continue a leadership role. Minority ownership includes Chicago businessman Pat Ryan, who holds about 17-20% of the shares. The McCaskey family has a right of first refusal on stock sales to maintain control of the franchise, which has been family-owned since its founding in 1920.