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Journalism
Our Journalism Program is committed to non-profits that support leadership in news
organizations, develop future journalists and strengthen the quality of journalism.
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Mission
The McCormick Tribune Foundation believes nothing is more critical to the vitality of a democracy than
free, vigorous and diverse news media, providing citizens the information they need to make
reasoned decisions. This mission furthers the Foundation's overall commitment to children, communities and country.
The founder and benefactor of the McCormick Tribune Foundation, Robert R. McCormick, was a firm and passionate
advocate of journalism and press freedom. As a result, journalism is one of the major priorities of the McCormick
Tribune Foundation.
McCormick spoke widely on the role of the press in a democratic society, had quotes declaring the importance of
press freedom inscribed in marble throughout the lobby of the Tribune Tower and even bankrolled the landmark Near
v. Minnesota case that established that prior restraint of the press by the government violates the First Amendment.
McCormick was the long-time owner, editor and publisher of the Chicago Tribune until his death in 1955.
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