Our Commitment to University of Chicago Medicine
We are pleased to celebrate the opening of the Duchossois Family Institute at UChicago Medicine, exploring the human immune system, bacteria in the body, and genetics to reduce disease and keep people healthy.
Community GrantsGrants Totaling $503,740
Community grants support organizations whose mission reflects the values, attitudes, interests and goals of the Board and family, working to meet the needs of the communities where we live and work. Below is a select list of foundation grants made in 2019.
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Harper College Educational Foundation
- John G. Shedd Aquarium
- Junior Achievement Chicago
- Museum of Contemporary Art
- National WWII Museum
- WTTW (Chicago PBS)
- JourneyCare Foundation/Hospice
- American Red Cross
- Barrington Area Community Foundation
- Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center
- Cradles to Crayons
- Greater Chicago Food Depository
- Metropolitan Family Services
- Salvation Army Chicago Metropolitan Division
- After School Matters
- The Door – A Center of Alternatives
- Skills for Chicagoland’s Future
- Year Up
- Angelic Organics Learning Center
- Interfaith Youth Core
- Upwardly Global
Personal Matching GiftsGrants Totaling $1,110,000
The Foundation also matches select personal giving of family and Board members in accordance with our policies and guidelines.