McCormick Tribune Foundation Board Approves More Than $7 Million in Communities Program Grants
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CHICAGO, June 14, 2005
The McCormick Tribune Foundation board approved more than $7 million during the second quarter of 2005 to organizations throughout the nation as part of the foundation’s communities program. Nearly $1.2 million of that amount will go to Chicago-area organizations.
“Our communities program has performed as a successful model for ten years now and its continued development will stimulate new dollars and philanthropic efforts with the help of our partners,” said Richard A. Behrenhausen, president of the foundation. “This quarter we will make significant grants in housing and youth-centered initiatives.”
Targeting Chicago-area homelessness initiatives, the foundation provided significant grants to Shelter, Inc. Grants to Marklund Home and Misericordia Home/Heart of Mercy Center will fund services for developmentally disabled children and adults.
The foundation also awarded substantial funding to the Boys and Girls Club of Lake Country and Chicago Youth Centers for youth outreach programs. These grants given locally reflect the foundation’s support for programs that benefit children and young adults, particularly disadvantaged or handicapped youth.
Communities grants in Chicago included:
- Misericordia Home/Heart of Mercy Center ($245,000)
- Chicago Youth Centers ($135,000 and $77,000)
- Link Unlimited ($98,000)
- Shelter, Inc. ($88,000 and $77,000)
Communities grants nationwide included:
- Boys & Girls Club of Central Florida ($268,500)
- Jewish Family Services of Greater Orlando ($254,000)
- JA Worldwide (four grants totaling $582,000)
- National Jewish Medical & Research Center ($245,000)
- I Have A Dream Foundation – Los Angeles ($219,000)
- National Conference for Community and Justice (two grants totaling $322,000)
- Boy Scouts of America – Yucca Council ($210,000)
About the McCormick Tribune Foundation
The McCormick Tribune Foundation is one of the nation’s largest charitable organizations, with combined assets of close to $1.5 billion. In 2004 the foundation approved the distribution of more than $109 million to invest in communities, address human needs and promote the ideals of a democratic society through innovative partnerships. The foundation, which celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2005, was first established as a charitable trust upon the death of Col. Robert R. McCormick, longtime editor and publisher of the Chicago Tribune.
The foundation provides assistance in four program areas — communities, education, journalism and citizenship — and funds a special initiatives program. Through its grants, the foundation seeks to improve the social and economic environment; encourage a free and responsible discussion of issues affecting the nation; enhance the effectiveness of American education; and stimulate responsible citizenship. For more information, visit http://www.mccormicktribune.org/.
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