The Chicago Bears are owned primarily by the McCaskey family, descendants of the team's founder George Halas. Virginia McCaskey, who was the principal owner until her passing in February 2025 at the age of 102, controlled about 80.33% of the team through her shares and voting rights on behalf of her children and family members. After her death, ownership and control have largely shifted to her son George McCaskey, who serves as the team chairman and is expected to continue in leadership. Minority ownership includes notable Chicago businessman Pat Ryan, who owns around 17.67% of the team. The McCaskey family has maintained continuous ownership of the Bears since 1920 and plans to keep the franchise in the family for the foreseeable future.