2004 ANNUAL REPORT A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE FOUNDATION
he McCormick Tribune Foundation was established as a charitable trust in 1955 upon Tthe death of Col. Robert R. McCormick, the longtime editor and publisher of the Chicago Tribune. McCormick played a major role in American journalism during the first half of the 20th century and built the Tribune Company from a single newspaper into a major media organization consisting of newspapers, radio and television stations, and newsprint manufactories. McCormick also served in the U.S. Army with the Mexican Expe- ditionary Forces under General Pershing and subse- quently under the general in France during World War I. In that war he fought as an artillery battalion commander with the 1st Division, and for many years afterward, he remained active in the Army Reserves. These associations resulted in a strong bond between the colonel and the military, particularly the 1st Division. In his will, Colonel McCormick specified only that his fortune be used for “religious, scientific, liter- ary, and educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.” This has allowed the foundation to support a wide variety of efforts, rang- ing from the physical properties of the Cantigny estate and the First Division Museum through philan- thropic support of its mission in communities, educa- tion, journalism and citizenship.
COVER IMAGE: Walter Ehlers (right), a Congressional Robert R. McCormick joined the Illinois National Medal of Honor recipient, and a serving 1st Infantry Guard in September 1915. As World War I Division soldier at a World War II Memorial stamp concluded, McCormick was appointed a colonel unveiling at Cantigny. in the Federal Force.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Message from the President...... 2 2004 Communities Grant Highlights ...... 36 Key Events...... 4 2004 General Fund Grants ...... 40 Celebrating Veterans...... 6 Summary of 2004 Grants Paid...... 44 Special Initiatives ...... 8 2004 Foundation Financial Highlights...... 45 The Communities Program...... 12 McCormick Tribune Foundation Staff...... 48 The Journalism Program...... 18 McCormick Tribune Foundation The Education Program ...... 24 Directors and Officers ...... 50 The Citizenship Program ...... 30 2004 ANNUAL REPORT Message from the President
houghts of his days as a soldier toric battle. One of our first anniversary were never far from Robert R. grants went to The Gettysburg National T McCormick’s mind. He main- Battlefield Museum. It will be used to build tained a long and close association with his the McCormick Tribune Gallery in honor of former comrades and fellow veterans, partic- Major William H. Medill and will feature the Last year, we ularly those who served in his beloved 1st contributions of Illinois troops and the per- Division. It is not surprising, then, that this spectives of journalists during the battle. announced plans year—as the foundation approaches its 50th McCormick’s other great passions were anniversary—our annual report offers a Chicagoland—a term he coined for use in to construct a major special tribute to soldiers. the Chicago Tribune—and his unwavering new museum in the Several significant veterans’ gatherings belief in the freedom of the press. In 2004, captured our attention during 2004. In the foundation contributed more than $44 Tribune Tower, June, the 60th anniversary of D-Day was million to the Chicago area, our largest celebrated in Normandy, France. No one annual contribution ever to the city. Major which will celebrate was more proud of the role the 1st Division health institutions, civic and cultural America’s freedoms. played during D-Day than McCormick. As institutions, community activities, and the keeper of his legacy, the foundation educational facilities and programs all bene- played an important role in ensuring that fited from the increased support. The special returning 1st Division veterans were fully initiatives section of this report details much integrated into all the anniversary celebra- of the support we gave to Chicago. tions. Several months later we were pleased Last year, we also announced plans to to host a number of events at Cantigny as construct a major new museum in the part of the division’s annual reunion, which Tribune Tower. It will open in 2006 and is was held in Chicago. designed to celebrate America’s freedoms. In August, we began our two-year Inspired by the international architecture celebration of our coming anniversary. Early competition McCormick launched in 1922 celebratory activity focused on McCormick’s to design the Tribune Tower, we initiated a fondness for all things military. His grand- worldwide call to artists to compete in a uncle, William Medill, fought for the Union contest to create a “freedom icon” that will at Gettysburg during the Civil War. Medill be the centerpiece of our new museum. To later died from wounds received at that his- date we have received more than 650
2 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT entries from across the globe. 2004 also marked the retirement of Charles T. Brumback from our board of directors. Charlie served on our board for more than 23 years, seven of those as chairman. He, like McCormick, was a proud veteran of America’s wars who made certain that we remained true to McCormick’s legacy. Charlie was also the architect of our communities program, which has extended our philanthropy nationwide and grown to become our largest program, granting more than $57 million in 2004. All of us at the foundation are indebted to Charlie for the leadership, counsel and support he provided throughout his distinguished board service. This letter marks my final appearance in our annual report. In September I will retire from the foundation after 14 years of extremely fulfilling and satisfying work. It has been my honor and privilege to continue my lifetime of service as a part of this extraordinary foundation. I am indebted to our board of directors, past and present, for the opportunity and the support they provided to me on this journey.
Richard A. Behrenhausen President & Chief Executive Officer McCormick Tribune Foundation
The McCormick Tribune Foundation executive team is shown in the McCormick Museum at Cantigny. Front row, from left, David L. Grange, executive vice president and COO; Richard A. Behrenhausen, president and CEO; Victoria Shire Dinges, vice president of external affairs. Back row, from left, Louis J. Marsico, vice president of finance and administration; and Nicholas Goodban, senior vice president of philanthropy. Key Events
January Constitutional Rights Foundation, a by Gary S. Becker, Ph.D., 1992 Nobel lau- foundation grantee, held the “Illinois reate and professor of economics and soci- The McCormick Tribune Fellows program, Youth Summit” and gave students the ology at the University of Chicago. a unique initiative designed to increase the opportunity to share their analysis of current number and impact of minority executives affairs with state policy-makers in Chicago in the news media, kicked off its seventh June and federal policy-makers in Washington. Five graduating seniors from Chicago year with a two-day training program in Military Academy-Bronzeville received Chicago for fellows and their mentors. To further its mission of advancing high college scholarships from the foundation. quality and accessible programs that foster Graduation was held at Navy Pier. the development, health and well-being of all Illinois children, Action for Children, a foundation grantee, held its annual spring conference and legislative reception in Springfield, Ill.
May February The Kohl McCormick Early Childhood The foundation held its annual Teaching Awards luncheon was held at the Valentine’s Day concert for the public at Westin Chicago River North Hotel to cele- Cantigny in Wheaton, Ill. The program brate early childhood education in Chicago. The American Red Cross dedicated the featured Steven Havens on piano and Rauner Center in Chicago. The disaster Laura Sanborn on flute. operations center, which was supported by a grant from the McCormick Tribune The foundation's First Division Museum Foundation, will serve as a hub for crisis re-opened its renovated gallery. In 2004, response, volunteer training and coordina- more than 110,000 visitors and 250 guided tion in the Illinois medical district. school tours visited the museum. The foundation’s annual Community March Program Funds Conference brought American Press Institute’s Media Center, together program partners from across the created by the McCormick Tribune Found- Cantigny held its annual Greenhouse Open country to discuss their continued growth ation in 1997, brought together high-level House. The 18,500-square-foot greenhouse and development, fund-raising successes innovators and thinkers in news, technology and nursery produce the bulk of the annuals and best business strategies. and business for a “global, cross-industry and perennials displayed throughout expedition into the future of media and the Cantigny’s gardens and golf course. The McCormick Tribune Foundation media business.” incorporated a new public charity, the The foundation sponsored a Cantigny McCormick Museum Foundation, as part Conference titled “Urban Operations in of its plans to develop a museum related War and Peace,” which brought together to America’s freedoms; the museum will military experts to discuss urban operations open in 2006. from a military history perspective and recent urban stability operations and peacekeeping missions. April The foundation, through WGN’s Neediest The Ounce of Prevention Fund, a foun- Kids Fund, provided extensive disaster dation grantee, held its third annual “It’s relief efforts in the aftermath of the Utica Good Business to Invest in Young Children” tornados in north-central Illinois. luncheon. The keynote address was delivered
4 2004 KEY EVENTS July The foundation hosted an exhibit at The foundation announced plans for a new As part of the foundation’s Service America Cantigny featuring the art of Tom Lea. museum on Michigan Avenue that will be program, West Point cadets spent several Lea was a famous Texas painter who dedicated to America’s freedoms—with a weeks volunteering at the McCormick Boys served as a war correspondent for Life special emphasis on First Amendment rights and Girls Club in Chicago. magazine during World War II. and the civic responsibilities that accompa- ny those rights. The foundation also Bruce Meyer, Ph.D., a professor at the launched a $500,000 international competi- University of Chicago’s Harris School, tion to find a defining piece of art for the became the new McCormick Tribune new museum. Professor, one of two endowed professor- ships funded by the foundation for the November Program for Urban and Community The Veteran’s Day 5K Run/Walk was held Leadership. at Cantigny on Nov. 6. The event benefit- The foundation partnered with the ed CLTV Kids Charities, a fund of the August Orlando Sentinel, the Sun-Sentinel and foundation. The Kohl McCormick StoryBus, which is WBZL-TV/South Florida’s WB39 to fund designed to bring reading to life for disaster relief efforts in Florida following Chicago’s children, visited North Avenue the hurricanes in September. Day Nursery. Special Guest Reader Mike Ditka, a former head coach of the Chicago October Bears and an NFL Hall of Fame honoree, Jazz at Lincoln Center opened Frederick P. read to students. Rose Hall in New York. The “House of Swing,” which has received support from the McCormick Tribune Foundation, contains an education center, recording studios, the Jazz Hall of Fame and three state-of-the-art per- formance venues. For the second consecutive year, Northwestern’s Medill School of Journalism offered a foundation-funded military-media course. The intensive 11-week graduate class teaches journalists how to cover conflicts, develop reliable information and shape stories to inform the American pub- At “Unity 2004,” the largest-ever U.S. lic in wartime. convention of journalists of color, attendees The Chicago Jazz Ensemble, a learned about the successful strategies of At “U.S. Global Basing Posture: Prospects world-renowned jazz band in residence women newsroom leaders at a workshop for Change,” a Cantigny Conference, par- at Columbia College Chicago and a produced by two foundation grantees: the ticipants discussed the global political cli- McCormick Tribune Foundation beneficiary Radio and Television News Directors mate and its influence on placement of since 1998, appointed Jon Faddis as its Foundation and the International Women’s military bases. new artistic director. Faddis is an accom- Media Foundation. plished trumpeter with more than 30 years December experience performing with big bands. September The foundation’s board of directors The National Black Child Development concluded the year by awarding more than Institute, a foundation grantee, held its $32 million in grants nationwide, bringing 34th annual conference in Los Angeles. the total awards approved for 2004 to more Victoria Rowell, a soap-opera actress who than $109 million. The board also approved stars on “The Young and the Restless,” the 2005 budget, which forecasts more than delivered the keynote address. $86 million in grants.
2004 KEY EVENTS 5 Celebrating Veterans Honoring the Service and Patriotism of America’s Military
obert R. McCormick never erans with battlefield tours, ensured forgot his days as a soldier. The their attendance at special beach land- R Colonel, as he was often called, ing commemorative events and hosted served in both the Illinois National several social gatherings for the veter- Guard and the famed 1st Division. His ans and their families. Just prior to McCormick’s combat combat experiences in France during the D-Day celebration, the foundation World War I with the 1st Division left also continued its tradition of experiences in World an indelible imprint on him. For the installing a carillon at an overseas rest of his days, he maintained an American military cemetery. In 2004, War I left an indelible unshakable allegiance to soldiers and the Lorraine Cemetery near Moselle, imprint on him, veterans—particularly those who were, France, became the 12th recipient of a like him, members of the division. foundation carillon. The site contains and he frequently McCormick was a frequent host the largest number of America’s mili- of veterans’ gatherings at his estate, tary dead of World War II in Europe, honored veterans. Cantigny, in Wheaton, Ill. He also a total of 10,489. The foundation con- founded two American Legion posts, In July, the foundation also played the Chicago Tribune Post in 1918 and an important role in the annual tinues the tradition. the Cantigny First Division Post in reunion of the Society of the 1st 1928. After his death in 1955, Infantry Division. With Chicago as the McCormick’s trustees established a host city for the reunion, Cantigny military museum at his estate tracing became the centerpiece for activities, the history of the 1st Division. including the U.S. Postal Service’s In 2004, the foundation partici- regional unveiling of the National pated in activities celebrating the 60th World War II Memorial stamp. This anniversary of the D-Day invasion of event featured serving 1st Infantry France. The 1st Division played a Division soldiers who had recently major role in this pivotal event of returned from Iraq, and 1st Division World War II, so it is not surprising veteran Walter Ehlers, who is a recipi- that the foundation found itself deeply ent of the Congressional Medal of involved in the anniversary celebration. Honor for action near Omaha Beach The foundation assisted returning vet- on June 8, 1944.
Last year, the McCormick Tribune Foundation sponsored a reunion for the Society of the 1st Infantry Division and also hosted veterans on a trip to France to commemorate D-Day.
6 CELEBRATING VETERANS The foundation also continued its sponsorship of the Cantigny Military History Series, a publishing program with 11 titles in print and several more in development. During the year, the foundation published “First to Warn,” World War II veteran George Koch’s memoir of service with the 1st Division’s 1st Reconnaissance Troop in North Africa and Sicily; “A Century of Valor,” a regimental histo- ry of the 28th Infantry Regiment by Vietnam veteran Steve Bowman; and “The Beast Was Out There,” an analy- sis of the 1967 Battle of Ong Thanh, Vietnam, by Vietnam veteran Jim Shelton. The foundation is currently working with three other veterans on manuscripts that will add their stories to the historical record. In ensuring the legacy of its founder, the foundation also recognized the spe- cial needs of today’s soldiers. In 2004, the foundation continued its work with the 1st Infantry Division Foundation, which was established during the Vietnam War to provide scholarships for children of soldiers killed in that war, to provide emergency financial aid to the families of soldiers recently wounded or killed in Iraq.
Walter Ehlers (center), a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, met with serving 1st Infantry Division soldiers at the stamp unveiling at Cantigny.
CELEBRATING VETERANS 7 SPECIAL INITIATIVES Supporting Chicago
The Museum of Science and Industry will relocate the U-505 to a new, underground enclosure.
he McCormick Tribune Foundation supports a number of major institutions and programs through its special initiatives category. These initiatives are generally T within the Chicago metropolitan region and include projects or organizations that extend beyond the scope of the foundation’s four primary grant-making categories. Museum of Science and Industry Restoring a National Treasure for the Education and Enjoyment of Chicagoans
aptured in 1944 during able to view the submarine’s deck as they World War II and brought to enter the McCormick Tribune Pavilion C Chicago in 1954, the German and begin a journey that highlights U-505 submarine at the Museum of military battles and offers interactive Science and Industry is an important exhibits. Visitors also will have the part of our nation’s history and a popu- opportunity to steer and control a For the first time, lar destination for people of all ages. simulated World War II submarine, Robert R. McCormick was one encode secret messages and explore visitors will be able of the early advocates of bringing the artifacts from the boat and crew. U-505 to the people of Chicago, under- “We know the U-505 story will to view the sub’s standing that it would have broad inspire and teach important lessons deck as they enter appeal. Since the vessel first arrived, about World War II, technology, politi- more than 25 million visitors have come cal history and warfare to our country’s the McCormick to tour the interior of the boat and learn young people,” says David Mosena, about life on a German submarine. president of the Museum of Science Tribune Pavilion. Now, with the museum’s effort, this and Industry. National Historic Landmark will be pre- served for generations to come. Rush University Medical Center With the help of a $5 million The McCormick Tribune Foundation grant from the McCormick Tribune awarded $7.5 million to Rush University Foundation, the Museum of Science Medical Center, the city’s oldest health- and Industry will complete a $34 mil- care institution, for the new Center for lion project to relocate the U-505 to an Advanced Emergency Response. The underground enclosure. In April 2004, state-of-the-art emergency services facility the 700-ton submarine was moved and will provide Chicago residents with access lowered into its new exhibit space. The to leading-edge health care. It also will museum has worked to restore the boat become a regional center for advanced to its original condition and is sched- medical response in the event of a mass uled to open the “U-505 Submarine” casualty event, allowing the medical cen- exhibit in June 2005. ter to respond quickly to any large-scale For the first time, visitors will be natural or man-made emergency.
Rush University Medical Center’s new Center for Advanced Emergency Response will provide Chicago residents with leading-edge health care.
SPECIAL INITIATIVES 9 Supporting Chicago
Northwestern Memorial History Wing and provide interactive Foundation and educational resources to allow In order to create a new model for future visitors to explore Chicago’s quality care and provide women and role throughout the years. The foun- their families with a comprehensive dation provided $1 million to support The Chicago medical experience, Northwestern this important effort to engage people Memorial Hospital will build a new through stories, artifacts and interac- Historical Society, Prentice Women’s Hospital. The tive technology so they will feel a McCormick Tribune Foundation connection to the city’s rich history. with support from awarded a $5 million grant to the foundation, will Northwestern Memorial Hospital for Chicago Humanities Festival this facility, which will be among the The Chicago Humanities Festival transform its Chicago top birthing centers in the nation. The celebrated its 15th anniversary in 2004 hospital will offer a wide range of with its annual festival in November. History Wing. diagnostic and therapeutic services for Hosted at more than 40 cultural, women of all ages, and house a library educational and civic institutions city- of research on women’s health and a wide, the 2004 festival focused on the physician referral center. Northwestern notion of “Time.” A three-year, Memorial Hospital also will continue $360,000 grant from the foundation its advances in research and education, will provide ongoing support for the and translate its findings into festival and sponsor specific speaker enhanced patient care. series held during the festival each year. In 2004, the foundation sponsored a Chicago Historical Society series of literary speakers, who included The Chicago Historical Society, authors David Lodge, William which holds 20 million items repre- Kennedy and Cynthia Ozick. senting American urban history in its collection, is the oldest cultural insti- tution in the city. As part of a $20 million campaign, the Historical Society will transform its Chicago
In 2004, the Chicago Humanities Festival highlighted a series of literary speakers.
10 SPECIAL INITIATIVES Chicago Shakespeare Theater The Chicago Shakespeare Theater at Navy Pier is the world’s fifth-largest center for the performance and appreciation of William Shakespeare’s work. Each season, the theater attracts more than 225,000 patrons. This year the foundation awarded a $500,000 grant that the theater intends to match with support from its board and the community. This effort will allow the organization to create a fund to help build the company’s philanthropic base and provide an annual subsidy for artistic productions over the next decade.
Roosevelt University The service-learning program under development at Roosevelt University concentrates on active civic engagement. With a $500,000 endowment grant from the foundation, the university will create a curriculum that will allow students to obtain hands-on experience as they work with non-profit organizations throughout Chicago. The university will begin an outreach program during the 2005-2006 academic year to build the partnerships between faculty and non-profit organizations that will form the basis of the service-learning course work.
The Chicago Shakespeare Theater at Navy Pier is the world’s fifth-largest center for the performance and appreciation of William Shakespeare’s work.
SPECIAL INITIATIVES 11 THE COMMUNITIES PROGRAM Investing in Communities
Dale Cole, (left) project manager of community affairs at Newsday; Nate Moore, New York manager of community affairs at Newsday; and Diana Chapin, executive director of the Queens Library Foundation.
he McCormick Tribune Foundation encourages charitable giving and seeks to improve social and economic conditions nationwide by creating partnerships in 32 T communities with a select group of newspapers and their readers, broadcasters and their listeners and viewers, and sports teams and their fans across the country. Queens Library Foundation Ensuring All Children Have Opportunities to Read—Even in the Summer
n New York, summer reading from preschoolers to high school sen- clubs gave 21,000 children and iors and are designed to help students Iteens access to books, bringing retain the reading-level gains they them inside to read, even though they achieve during the school year. could have been out at the beach or Research indicates that students who playing ball. don’t read during the summer months Students who don’t Despite budget cuts and reduced lose an average of 25 percent of their hours at many libraries, support from reading-level gains. read during the one of the McCormick Tribune Reading club members made their Foundation’s communities program way through more than 216,000 books summer months funds, Newsday Charities, allowed the in the summer of 2004, the highest lose an average of Queens Library Foundation to sponsor total ever. Each child selects books from free summer reading clubs at all 63 of a citywide list and gives an oral book 25 percent of their its local branches, which serve many report to the branch librarian, who low-income communities. Nearly all of signs off on the child’s reading record. reading-level gains. the branches had more participants in The library also runs an online review 2004 than they had in 2003, and five site where kids can post their own branches more than doubled their reviews of the books they read, and number of participants. more than 500 did. “The reading clubs provide substan- “We have a long history of working tial relief to parents who have little to support literacy in the communities access to affordable child care or the we serve,” says Nate Moore, the New ability to help their children learn, due York community affairs manager for to language barriers,” says Diana Newsday. “We love this program. We’ve Chapin, executive director of the even had reporters and columnists as Queens Library Foundation. Thirty guest readers at some of the branches. percent of children in Queens live in It helps us establish meaningful connec- poverty, and 140 languages are repre- tions with young readers.” sented in the borough. The reading clubs target everyone
The Queens Library Foundation’s free reading clubs provide 21,000 of the borough’s children with the opportunity to maintain and strengthen their reading levels over the summer.
THE COMMUNITIES PROGRAM 13 The Conflict Center Helping Students Keep Violence at Bay
ow safe does a child feel at the sessions focused and productive, school? The statistics are not and parents are required to participate Hencouraging. Bullying affects in at least three of the program’s eight nearly one in three American school- sessions. children, according to a recent study The classes are “very hands-on and More than 10,000 funded by the National Institute of experiential,” says Ronnie Weiss, the Child Health and Human Development. manager of fund development for the high school students A separate study conducted earlier found Conflict Center. “The kids even have that more than 10,000 high school stu- ‘homework’ to help them practice the in Colorado stay dents in Colorado stay home at least skills they’re learning in class, so that new home at least once once a month because they are afraid to behavior patterns can be established.” go to school. Jim Kellogg, senior director of com- a month because One thing is clear: Violence is a munity and retail operations for the much more common problem in public Colorado Rockies, notes the synergies they are afraid to go settings than it has been. The Conflict between his organization and the to school. Center, a 2004 grantee of the Colorado Conflict Center: “We are committed to Rockies Charity Fund, is working to youth and to stopping violence. Our reduce levels of physical, verbal and society is so stressed out,” he says. emotional violence throughout the “People, especially youth, need help Denver community. The program uses dealing with anger and violence.” best practices developed by the Centers In addition to the grant from the for Disease Control and Prevention, Charity Fund, the Rockies also make which identifies violence as a public available to the Conflict Center (and health hazard, and by the Center for other fund grantees) tickets to games the Study and Prevention of Violence. during the baseball season. Tickets like In the Youth at Risk program, stu- these can provide a welcome opportuni- dents learn about anger and the choices ty for connection between parents and they make in response to conflict. Small their kids. “We want to narrow the gap group sessions, role plays and individual that opens when kids reach adoles- feedback from class leaders help keep cence,” says Ms. Weiss.
The Conflict Center helps students and their families find healthy ways to manage anger and conflict, and works to reduce bullying and the impact of violence.
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Jim Kellogg, senior director of community and retail operations for the Colorado Rockies; Michelle Binkowski (top), executive director of the Conflict Center; and Ronnie Weiss, manager of fund development at the Conflict Center
“We are committed to youth and to stopping violence. Our society is so stressed out. People, especially youth, need help dealing with anger and violence.” The Story Project Building Self-Esteem in Inner-City Children
he challenges that Ray demonstrates how youth make a dif- Gonzales, director of com- ference in the Compton community. T munity affairs at KTLA-TV, The program relies upon trained vol- saw inner-city children in Los Angeles unteers, often from the entertainment facing day after day made him eager and arts communities, to serve as “We’ve created an to recommend that the McCormick mentors to the group. Mentors also Tribune Foundation make a grant work with participants to create environment where through KTLA-TV Charities to The poems, stories and screenplays. Story Project. “We’ve created an environment the kids can feel safe.” The project aims to help children where the kids can feel safe, where there improve academic performance, are no color barriers,” says Debbie enhance self-concept, and develop social Vandermeulen, the program’s executive and community skills. It encourages director. “The children are excited young people to express their personal about school. Seventy-two percent of and cultural stories as a way to develop them are planning on continuing their self-awareness and a sense of social education, and some of last year’s par- responsibility. ticipants are back this year as mentors!” The Story Project gives children in Ray Gonzales believes there is a great urban areas better options for their fit between The Story Project and the futures. Founded in 1997 by actress charity fund. “The Story Project serves Dina Merrill and her husband, Ted the community that we want to serve. Hartley, the project staff in 2003 worked And they don’t treat kids like stereotypes. with more than 1,800 students at seven These kids are outgoing and well-spoken; sites in low-income communities. they want to see the world,” he says. The 2004 grant to the program Not long ago, the TV station invit- was used specifically for “Kids Count ed about 30 kids to the station to learn in Compton,” a 36-week, arts-based about the work of the camera and after-school program for students aged lighting crews and the stage manager. 12 to 15. The program helps partici- The event has inspired Mr. Gonzales pants create a photo essay book that to want to do even more.
The Story Project fosters pride among Los Angeles inner-city children and provides them with opportunities to express themselves.
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Debbie Vandermeulen, executive director of The Story Project; and Ray Gonzales, director of community affairs at KTLA-TV
The project encourages young people to express their personal and cultural stories as a way to develop self-awareness and a sense of social responsibility. THE JOURNALISM PROGRAM Building a More Robust News Media
Santiago Canton, executive secretary of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights
he journalism program seeks to promote the development of effective and farsighted leadership for news organizations, champion freedom of expression and T diversity of staffing and content for all news media, support the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University, and encourage full, informed coverage by the media of national security issues. Inter American Press Association Maintaining Freedom of Expression Throughout the Americas
reedom of expression made tuals and policy-makers at the strides in some areas of the Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City. F Americas in 2004, due in part The Inter American Press Association to long-standing efforts of the Inter celebrated the anniversary in January American Press Association and its 2004 with a conference in Mexico Chapultepec Project. The project, City on the subject of freedom of Peru and Mexico which promotes press freedom, has information. (Mexico passed a highly been supported by the McCormick regarded freedom of information law found ways to make Tribune Foundation since 1994, when in 2002.) the project was launched. In May 2004, the Inter American their newly enacted Several legal advances strengthened Press Association hosted an international freedom of informa- the cause of press freedom. For one, summit in Washington. Legislators from the Inter-American Court of Human the entire hemisphere met to discuss tion laws come alive Rights overturned a criminal defama- the current state of press freedom tion conviction against a Costa Rican and offer ways to reform laws at the for their citizens. reporter. Press groups may be able to local level. use the decision to turn back criminal The Inter American Press Association defamation laws throughout Latin ended the year by awarding Santiago America. Also, Peru and Mexico Canton, executive secretary of the found ways to make their newly enact- Inter-American Commission on ed freedom of information laws come Human Rights, the Chapultepec Grand alive for their citizens, while Ecuador Prize for his dedication in promoting and the Dominican Republic passed the principles of the declaration. Inter public information laws of their own. American Press Association President These activities all coincided with Alejandro Miró Quesada, publisher of the 10th anniversary of the creation of El Comercio in Lima, Peru, calls the Declaration of Chapultepec. The Canton a person who is “completely declaration is a First Amendment of devoted to the fundamental human sorts for Latin America that was signed right of freedom of expression.” in 1994 by leading journalists, intellec-
María Claudia Pulido and Ignacio Álvarez, principal specialists at IACHR, help further the mission of press freedom.
THE JOURNALISM PROGRAM 19 The Parity Project Helping News Outlets Mirror the Composition of the General Population
eeping pace with the growth leaders to develop a strategy for of the U.S. Hispanic popula- improving coverage and staffing. K tion is a formidable charge for Many news executives and Hispanic news companies, but an ambitious community leaders are happy with the project of The National Association of project results so far. Ledy Garcia- The number of Hispanic Journalists is providing sub- Eckstein, a community leader who stantial assistance. advises the Rocky Mountain News, says Hispanics on staff at With a $1 million grant from the the project has produced in that paper McCormick Tribune Foundation, the “a marked increase in coverage of the the Rocky Mountain association’s Parity Project expects by Latino community.” At the same time, News rose 42 percent 2008 to help 48 media outlets diversify she says, the News has benefited from staff, improve news coverage of and for having connections in a community in just eight months. Hispanics, and build contacts with that it hadn’t had before. Hispanic community leaders. The number of Hispanics on staff at The project, launched in 2003, tar- the News rose 42 percent—from 11 to gets media outlets with low percentages 16—in just eight months. A similar of Hispanic journalists compared to the increase within the next year will nearly proportion of Hispanics in the commu- double the paper’s Latino staff and nity. Widely praised for its positive, bring it to parity with Denver’s growing entrepreneurial and focused approach, Hispanic population. it seeks to bring media outlets up to The Parity Project brings direct “parity” so that the percentage of benefits not just to the news companies, Hispanic journalists mirrors the com- but also to the communities themselves. munity overall. Ivan Roman, the National Association of With each of its partners, the associ- Hispanic Journalists’ executive director, ation surveys and trains the newsroom explains that the program encourages staff, plans town hall meetings between Hispanic community leaders to think journalists and Hispanic community critically about the news they hear, leaders, and gathers a task force of read and see. journalists, editors and local Hispanic
(From left) Kevin Olivas, Parity Project director; Joe Howry, Ventura County Star editor; and Julio Morán, executive director of the California Chicano News Media Association, at a town hall meeting.
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Ledy Garcia-Eckstein, senior policy analyst, Office of Economic Development, and member of the Latino Advisory Committee to the Rocky Mountain News
The Parity Project expects by 2008 to help 48 media outlets diversify staff, improve news coverage of and for Hispanics, and build contacts with Hispanic community leaders. Readership Institute Finding Ways to Strengthen Newspaper Readership
orthwestern University’s most recommendations have been Media Management Center implemented by at least some papers. Nand its Readership Institute Most importantly, many papers have have had a dramatic impact on newspa- started to see positive changes in reader- pers’ ability to attract and retain readers. ship, circulation or other hard measures. Increasing newspaper Since 1999, the Readership Institute And papers that have done more, more has conducted groundbreaking research, intensely, have shown greater progress readership is now studying 150 daily newspapers, 48,000 than the rest. consumers and 12,000 employees of The McCormick Tribune “on virtually every- newspaper companies. The Readership Foundation, a longtime supporter of the one’s agenda” in the Institute staff, led by the Media Media Management Center, has played a Management Center director John significant role in the readership effort, newspaper business. Lavine and Institute managing director contributing leadership and $1.5 million. Mary Nesbitt, has given 400 presenta- In 1997, the foundation formed, funded tions to 27,500 people and produced and led a steering committee to investi- 133 reports that have been downloaded gate whether something could or should from the Web more than half a million be done about declining newspaper read- times. In 2004, the Readership Institute ership. That committee’s work led to the added new studies and recommenda- newspaper industry’s decision in 1999 to tions for reaching young readers and create the Readership Institute, in which people of color. the industry has invested $9 million. The result: Increasing newspaper Scott Bosley, executive director of the readership is now “on virtually everyone’s American Society of Newspaper Editors agenda” in the newspaper business, says Foundation, says an ongoing series of 48 Nesbitt. Five years ago, it wasn’t a readership workshops funded by the priority, she says, but now newspaper McCormick Tribune Foundation “took people are actively trying to turn things the readership discussion to the next around. Studies released in 2004 showed level,” enabling newspaper people to that most U.S. daily papers have imple- understand the research results and then mented at least some of the Readership develop their own plans for growing Institute’s original recommendations and readership at their papers.
Mike Smith, managing director of the Media Management Center; Mary Nesbitt (center), managing director of the Readership Institute; and Regina Glaspie, director of marketing and sales for the Media Management Center
22 MESSAGETHE JOURNALISM FROM THE PROGRAM PRESIDENT THE JOURNALISM PROGRAM
John Lavine, director of the Media Management Center
An ongoing series of 48 readership workshops “took the readership discussion to the next level,” enabling news- paper people to understand the research results and then develop their own plans for growing readership. THE EDUCATION PROGRAM Assisting Children
Judith Walker Kendrick, executive director of the Chicago Coalition of Site Administered Child Care Programs and director of the Substitute Teacher Program
he education program seeks to improve the quality of early childhood education by increasing the number of accredited preschool programs in Chicago’s T low-income communities, enhancing the skills and recognition of preschool directors and teachers, improving the early childhood education system and heightening public awareness of the importance of early childhood education. The Substitute Teacher Program Giving Current Teachers Flexibility and Helping Student Teachers Gain Experience
ow can an early childhood and affected more than 600 children, education teacher find time teachers can take the time they need, Hfor professional development not only to attend classes, but also to when she’s constantly needed in the class- assess the needs of their current stu- room? An innovative substitute teacher dents and create additional lesson program provides a solution, allowing plans. The project has been so success- “Preschool teachers current teachers to sharpen their skills ful that six additional centers joined and giving aspiring teachers the chance the program in 2004. have for too long had for hands-on classroom experience. The substitute teachers, drawn from For example, Carmen Linares, an the child development program at the to make do with educator at the Hull House Child City Colleges of Chicago, gain invalu- snippets of conver- Development Center, was able to attend able experience, too. They can put the a class on child literacy last fall. A sub- theories they learn about in class to use sations that take stitute teacher filled in for her. As part in the real world, improve their class- of her classroom duties that day, the room management skills and get paid place in hallways to substitute teacher read a naptime story for their time. swap ideas and learn to the 15 3-year-olds in the class. “Preschool teachers have for too Everyone benefited from the long had to make do with snippets new techniques.” experience—especially the children. of conversations that take place in Ultimately, the Substitute Teacher hallways to swap ideas and learn new Program improves young children’s techniques,” says Judith Walker learning; recent research shows that Kendrick, executive director of the greater education for teachers leads to Chicago Coalition of Site increased achievement for students. As Administrated Child Care Programs a result, there has been a greater and director of the Substitute Teacher emphasis on developing highly trained Program. “They needed the ability to preschool teachers. get formal training. Now they have With the Substitute Teacher this opportunity.” Program, which already has helped 10 community-based child care centers
The Substitute Teacher Program provides aspiring teachers, such as Mary Quaye, hands-on classroom experience.
THE EDUCATION PROGRAM 25 Child Care Business Expo Improving Child Development by Helping Women Run Better Businesses
ederal programs that support dees also have the opportunity to meet early childhood development potential vendors and to network with Freceive funding for professional other entrepreneurs. The conference is development training from federal or set up to accommodate both English state sources. For-profit centers, which and Spanish speakers. “We know that are run primarily by women entrepre- Since the initiative’s inception in neurs and serve as many as 280,000 1999, the Expo has helped thousands of by helping women children in Illinois, do not have that women, and it continues to grow. Each same advantage. year attendance has increased by 20 pursue their dreams, To help bridge that gap and ensure percent. In June 2004, more than 400 the care that children Chicago’s children receive high-quality women from the Chicago area partici- care regardless of whether they receive it pated. That same year, more than receive can improve in state-funded or for-profit centers, the $680,000 in loans were made by the McCormick Tribune Foundation has Women’s Business Development Center dramatically.” partnered with the Women’s Business for child care business start-ups or Development Center to support the expansions; nearly 80 percent of the annual Child Care Business Initiative women who applied for those loans had and its Expo. Established in 1986, the attended an Expo conference. center is the largest, oldest and most “We were delighted when the comprehensive women’s business assis- McCormick Tribune Foundation tance center in the United States. Its approached us in 2002 about a partner- annual conference, or Expo, helps ship because the values of the two women—the majority of them with organizations are aligned,” says Hedy low to moderate incomes—start, bol- Ratner, co-president of the Women’s ster or expand child care businesses. Business Development Center. “We The Expo provides women access to know that by helping women pursue experts and detailed information about their dreams, the care that children business plans, marketing, licensing, receive can improve dramatically.” record-keeping, financial planning, taxes and insurance. Conference atten-
Carol Dougal believes that bolstering women’s child care businesses ultimately improves child care as a whole.
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Carol Dougal (top) and Hedy Ratner, co-presidents of the Women’s Business Development Center
Since the initiative’s inception in 1999, the Expo has helped thousands of women, and it continues to grow. Center for Urban Research and Learning Redefining Professional Development by Using a Collaborative Approach
he Center for Urban initiative also makes use of CURL’s Research and Learning collaborative approach to solving T (CURL) at Loyola University problems. CURL typically collaborates in Chicago is taking an original with experts and activists outside the approach to professional development university, valuing the experience of Often organizations in early childhood education. individuals in non-academic settings. The center is helping social service “Everyone, including administrators and solicit expertise only agencies that provide child care redefine teachers, came together as partners to what professional development means at assess each agency’s professional from the outside the same time it works to improve the development needs. The wide range to make changes. quality of early childhood education of voices was invaluable to the in some of Chicago’s underserved process,” says David Van Zytveld, This initiative uses communities. CURL’s assistant director. The initiative will create and This inclusive approach is one that collective knowledge implement—in collaboration with 10 will foster lasting change. According to within the organiza- agencies—a unique and comprehensive Aparna Sharma, CURL’s research coor- strategic professional development plan dinator, the collaborative, agencywide tion to devise plans. for each agency. These plans, formulated process helps ensure that the changes in 2004, cover recruitment, retention made are sustainable beyond this partic- and organizational health. ular initiative. In fact, the group hopes Several things about the CURL to provide a model for other agencies professional development initiative looking to improve quality and profes- make it distinct. It pushes professional sional development. development further than is the norm In the end, the initiative will have a in the field. Often organizations solicit broad impact on Chicago. “When we expertise only from the outside to make work collaboratively with 10 agencies, improvements. This initiative uses col- more than 1,000 children are receiving a lective knowledge within the organiza- higher quality of child care at a critical tion to devise plans and make changes. point in their lives,” says Dr. Philip The professional development Nyden, CURL’s director.
Patricia Marshall, a teacher at Howard Area Community Center, reads to a young student in her class. The Center for Urban Research and Learning is improving child care agencies through innovative means.
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David Van Zytveld (left), assistant director for the Center for Urban Research and Learning; Aparna Sharma, research coordinator; and Dr. Philip Nyden, director
“When we work collaboratively with 10 agencies, more than 1,000 children are receiving a higher quality of child care at a critical point in their lives.” THE CITIZENSHIP PROGRAM Promoting Citizenship
Valerie Lies, president and chief executive officer of the Donors Forum
he citizenship program seeks to engage young people in civic affairs, strengthen the non-profit sector, honor patriotism and facilitate discussions of key issues affecting T the nation’s future. Donors Forum of Chicago Helping the Non-Profit Sector Become More Effective
art coach, organizer, advocate The Legacy Project developed cur- and knowledge archive, the riculum for students in grades five P Donors Forum of Chicago through eight on the subject of philan- does a bit of it all for the non-profit thropy and giving. The materials were sector—both grant-makers and distributed during the year to 600 grantees—in Illinois. classrooms and 33,000 students in In 2004, the Donors With the Midwest’s largest collection Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. of resources on philanthropy, non-profit By helping students learn what is Forum celebrated its management and fund-raising and with involved in philanthropy and service, the dozens of networking events and the project can help meet its goal, three decades of professional development workshops it which Ms. Lies says, “is to build our service by launching offers, the Donors Forum provides a next generation of leaders.” steady stream of opportunities to learn The other project, the Preserving the Preserving the about and bolster the work being done the Public Trust Initiative, was created by the thousands of foundations and in response to increasing scrutiny of Public Trust non-profit organizations in the state. In the non-profit sector and the desire Initiative. fact, it is the “only organization [in the for more oversight by the government state] that is building non-transactional and the general public. The Donors relationships between philanthropy and Forum convened a 29-member task non-profits,” says Valerie Lies, the force to create a set of guiding principles president and chief executive officer of and best practices for non-profit organi- the Donors Forum. zations in Illinois. The principles The Donors Forum has been repre- address mission, governance, legal and senting the sector’s interests for 30 regulatory compliance, and responsible years. In 2004, with support from the stewardship of resources. McCormick Tribune Foundation, it The Preserving the Public Trust celebrated its three decades of service Initiative, Ms. Lies says, will help to by launching two initiatives geared “demonstrate and prove the effectiveness toward making the sector stronger in of Illinois’ non-profit sector.” the short-term and the long-term.
The Donors Forum’s Legacy Project developed curriculum to educate students on the importance of philanthropy. Barbara Kemmis, vice president of library services, helps visitors to the Donors Forum library.
THE CITIZENSHIP PROGRAM 31 Mikva Challenge Grant Foundation Encouraging Teenagers to Participate in Civic Activities
he Mikva Challenge Grant values these students’ work because Foundation advocates that the they are energetic, smart, tech-savvy T best way for young people to with the new voting equipment, and learn civics is to participate actively in are often bilingual.” the democratic process. Launched to The program frequently transforms “I loved the feeling engage students in the electoral process, the participants. It can give shy kids the the Mikva Challenge gives teenagers chance to speak on stage, give others of being part of hands-on citizenship experience. exposure to individuals from other The organization’s Active Citizen racial groups, and generally improve something so great Project trained more than 700 Chicago students’ confidence. and important in high school students to work as poll “I have never seen so many students judges for the November 2004 elections. become so engaged in ‘active learning’ our country.” Students also registered new voters and in politics,” says Michael Altman, a created public service announcements teacher at the Steinmetz Academic to encourage youth to vote and to be Centre. The students are, and will be, politically engaged. more informed and active in our “Chicago is a national model for democracy because of the experience, how to reinvigorate the polling places he says. They are “learning that they with talented young people and provide can and should use their voices.” high school students with an important The lessons the students learn will experience in American democracy,” likely stay with them over time. “I says Brian Brady, the program’s execu- never knew so many people cared about tive director. politics,” says one student participant. The students have much to offer to “I loved the feeling of being part of the electoral process and to the com- something so great and important in munities in which they volunteer. our country. This was definitely an “Educators and community leaders unforgettable experience.” need to invite young people to take part in authentic civic experiences,” Brady says. “The Board of Elections
The Mikva Challenge Grant Foundation encourages young people to participate actively in the democratic process.
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Brian Brady, executive director of the Mikva Challenge; and participants in the Active Citizen Project: Brandii Ogbevire, Lisbeth Leanos (top), and Isabel Matias (right)
“Chicago is a national model for how to reinvigorate the polling places with talented young people and provide high school students with an important experience in American democracy.” Cantigny Conference Series Creating a Forum for Healthy Debate on National Issues
he McCormick Tribune ions is represented at each conference so Foundation believes it has an that all facets of a given topic can be T important role to play in thoroughly explored. encouraging constructive conversations In 2004, the foundation sponsored about critical issues facing the nation. Cantigny Conferences on national The conferences To facilitate the kind of debate that is security and privacy, philanthropy, essential to maintaining a democracy, military engagement and the future of limit participation to the foundation has created an intellec- public television, among other issues. tual forum called the Cantigny “Counterterrorism Technology and 40 or fewer people, Conference Series. Privacy” examined the sometimes-uneasy which encourages The series enables leading thinkers relationship between security needs to engage in frank discussion about the and civil liberties. The “Philanthropy in-depth discussion important issues of the day. Since the Summit” addressed the challenges faced program was launched in 1992, the by the non-profit sector, including the on national security series has hosted scores of conferences prospect of added governmental regula- and privacy, philan- on topics that range from military and tion and oversight. “Transformation and international affairs to health, educa- the Use of Power” brought together thropy, and military tion, economic and social development, students from the Army, Air Force and and the media. Naval academies to discuss the future engagement, among The Cantigny Conferences limit of warfare. other issues. participation to 40 or fewer people. The How will the events and issues of small size encourages in-depth discus- 2004 look to the next generation of sion and makes extended presentations leaders? What can be learned from the and formulated question and answer events of yesterday and today that will sessions unnecessary. In this way, the inform the challenges of tomorrow? participants, who are all experts in their There may be no firm answers to these fields, have an opportunity to partici- questions. But the search itself is just as pate fully in the meetings. Equally important as the answers being sought. important, the foundation ensures that a broad range of perspectives and opin-
At the “Philanthropy Summit,” leaders discussed challenges faced by the non-profit sector.
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“Transformation and the Use of Power” brought together students from the Army, Air Force and Naval academies.
The Cantigny Conference Series enables leading thinkers to engage in frank discussion about the important issues of the day. 2004 Communities Grants Highlights
Guidelines for grant applications under the communities program may be obtained from participating corporate entities or from the McCormick Tribune Foundation. To find out if an agency qualifies for funding, grant-seekers are encouraged to visit the communities program section of the foundation’s Web site (www.mccormicktribune.org) prior to submitting an application.
Allentown, Pa. Boston, Mass.
Morning Call Charities WB56 Family First Fund $185,800 $508,800 Supports education and literacy programs for chil- Primarily supports programs providing academic dren and adults and supports basic human needs. and social development to children and teens, such as mentoring programs, academic tutoring and peer leadership training. Anaheim, Calif. Chicago, Ill.
Angels Care $320,000 Supports recreation, education and health programs that assist underprivileged and Bears Care disabled youth. $1,172,000 Supports education, youth and families, athletics, entrepreneurship and health programs, with a particular emphasis on programs aimed at disad- vantaged youth.
Mighty Ducks Care $532,000 Funds programs that focus on children and youth, education, health and special needs Chicago Blackhawk Charities in underserved communities. $659,500 Supports programs for youth who are homeless, ill, abused or otherwise at risk, and Baltimore, Md. promotes health, fitness and teamwork.
Chicago Tribune Charities $5,629,700 Baltimore Sun Charities Funds programs that promote child and family $98,500 development, improve reading and literacy, and Provides grants to organizations that assist alleviate hunger. children, youth and families in need throughout the Baltimore metropolitan area.
36 2004 COMMUNITIES GRANTS HIGHLIGHTS Dallas, Texas
CLTV Kids Charities Post-News Charities $345,000 $1,236,109 Supports health, welfare and educational programs WB33s Kids Fund Supports programs that primarily aid young for children, with emphasis on children’s literacy $1,713,500 children from birth to 8, as well as literacy and programs. Funds programs that focus on education and health youth recreation initiatives in metropolitan Denver. initiatives for youth under the age of 18.
Denver, Colo.
Cubs Care $1,014,500 Funds neighborhood-based non-profit organiza- Post-News Season to Share Fund tions, as well as programs that support children $1,600,000 Colorado Avalanche Community Fund with special needs, victims of domestic violence, Supports programs addressing hunger, home- $793,000 and youth baseball leagues. lessness, and the needs of children and families. Supports children and families, violence preven- tion, and youth health and sports.
WB2 Charities Fund WGN Radio 720 Neediest Kids Fund $2,798,500 $2,223,500 Colorado Rockies Charity Fund Funds organizations that promote the health and Primarily supports youth development and child- $1,438,451 well-being of children, youth and families. hood hunger programs; some holiday clothing Promotes participation in baseball and softball and food for children. by people of all ages and abilities, and supports education, literacy, health, and youth drug and El Paso, Texas alcohol abuse prevention programs.
WGN-TV Children’s Charities Denver Broncos Charities Fund The Border Fund $2,935,900 $1,656,300 $1,898,125 Supports programs that benefit children, such as Supports programs that benefit youth athletics, Supports programs that assist underprivileged early intervention, child abuse prevention, recre- education, the physically challenged, and members of the community, such as the homeless, ation, advocacy, child welfare and holiday gift at-risk children and their families. the disabled and children. programs.
Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Cleveland, Ohio
Denver Nuggets Community Fund $1,078,000 Sun-Sentinel/WB39 Children’s Fund Cavaliers Charities Funds education, health and youth programs, $3,442,400 $1,271,680 especially for at-risk or underserved children. Funds programs that provide low-income children Supports education, recreation, and employment and families with food, shelter, emergency and life skills programs, primarily focusing on assistance, health programs, abuse prevention, at-risk youth. education programs and holiday activities.
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Grand Rapids, Mich. Lowell, Mass.
Fox 61 Family Fund Lowell Sun Community Fund $845,000 $316,951 Funds programs that support education, literacy Fox 17 Charities Fund Funds programs that support education, health and family health awareness, as well as those that $542,000 literacy, cultural arts, youth and community prevent child and spousal abuse. Funds programs that promote education and public development. health awareness, as well as programs that provide hunger relief and clothing for children. Houston, Texas Manhattan, Kan. Greenwich, Conn.
WB39 Cares for Kids Fund The Advocate/Greenwich Time Holiday Fund $1,449,000 The Manhattan Fund $45,000 Supports organizations that promote the physical $521,900 Supports programs providing basic human needs and/or psychological well being of children and Funds programs that promote arts education, liter- and positive youth development to disadvantaged their families. acy and youth development; that alleviate hunger families. and homelessness; and that support those with developmental disabilities. Indianapolis, Ind. Harrisburg, Pa. Melville, N.Y.
Fox 59/WB4 Community Fund Fox 43 Charities $321,500 $621,700 Funds organizations that focus on social, moral, Newsday Charities Supports programs that assist with the basic needs emotional and physical aspects of youth develop- $715,000 of children, youth and families. ment for adolescents ages 13 to 18. Funds programs that support children and youth, the elderly, arts and education, literacy and com- munity development. Hartford, Conn. Los Angeles, Calif. New Orleans, La.
KTLA Charities Fund The Courant Community Fund $1,937,000 ABC 26/WB38 Children First $44,000 Provides funding for academic achievement $715,800 Supports educational and other children and initiatives, child and youth development, health Provides funding for crime prevention, child abuse youth programs, as well as family welfare pro- programs, holiday events for disadvantaged prevention, recreation, education, nutrition and grams that strengthen the family structure. children, and programs that deter homelessness medical services. and hunger. Newport News, Va.
The Courant/Fox 61 Children’s Holiday Campaign $45,000 Los Angeles Times Family Fund Supports programs addressing basic needs such as $4,196,236 Daily Press Holiday Fund nutrition, wellness and education, including mentor- Supports programs that address the needs of $179,400 ing and literacy initiatives for Connecticut youth. disadvantaged children, youth and families. Supports organizations that provide food, clothing, shelter, toys and abuse prevention programs for children and families.
38 2004 COMMUNITIES GRANTS HIGHLIGHTS New York, N.Y. St. Louis, Mo. Washington, D.C.
WB11 Care for Kids Fund $1,125,000 WB11 Gateway Charities Provides funding for non-profits in the Tri-State $169,000 area that serve disadvantaged children through Supports health, literacy and tutoring, and homeless- WB50 Family Fund dropout prevention, abuse prevention and health ness prevention programs. $153,300 programs. Supports programs that have a long-term positive impact on children and youth and that strengthen San Diego, Calif. families. Orlando, Fla.
Total Communities Grants Orlando Magic Youth Foundation $57,538,452 KSWB Cares for Kids $1,015,900 $2,202,000 Supports literacy and education, early childhood Funds organizations that specialize in the needs of development, basic needs, health and wellness, children, with emphasis on programs that address and abuse prevention programs. the mental, emotional and physical well being of underprivileged children.
Orlando Sentinel Family Fund $2,434,700 Supports programs that assist with the basic needs of children and families, abuse prevention and liter- North County Times acy programs, and toy programs. Charities Fund $1,061,600 Philadelphia, Pa. Supports programs for children and families, providing holiday gifts, food, clothing, shelter, child abuse prevention/intervention, recreation, education, and adult and children’s literacy programs.
Philadelphia’s WB17 Cares $735,500 Seattle, Wash. Supports organizations specializing in the needs of children and teens, primarily funding after-school programs that provide for academic and social development. Q-13 Fox/Seattle’s WB Cares $643,600 Sacramento, Calif. Funds programs that enhance opportunities for youth in education, health and mentorships.
Fox40 Helping Hand Fund $951,100 Supports programs that address the health and well being of children, youth and families.
2004 COMMUNITIES GRANTS HIGHLIGHTS 39 2004 General Fund Grants
Action for Children Cantigny Foundation Conference Series Chicago, Ill. Wheaton, Ill. $382,000 $1,206,277 Advertising Council, Inc. Cantigny Foundation Education New York, N.Y. Conference Series $50,000 Wheaton, Ill. $68,563 Alfred Friendly Foundation Washington, D.C. Cantigny Foundation Journalism $40,000 Conference Series Wheaton, Ill. American Press Institute Inc. $79,806 Reston, Va. $125,000 Career Advancement Network Glen Ellyn, Ill. American Red Cross of Greater Chicago $50,000 Chicago, Ill. $250,000 Catholic Health Partners Chicago, Ill. American Society of Newspaper Editors $50,000 Foundation, Inc. Reston, Va. Center for Media and Security Ltd. $196,950 Millwood, N.Y. $90,000 The Army War College Foundation, Inc. Carlisle, Pa. Center for the Study of the Presidency $20,000 Washington, D.C. $75,000 Arts & Business Council of Chicago Chicago, Ill. Centers For New Horizons, Inc. $35,000 Chicago, Ill. $50,000 Associação Brasileira de Jornalismo Investigativo Chicago Architecture Foundation Sao Paulo, Brazil Chicago, Ill. $50,000 $35,000 The Association of Fundraising Professionals Chicago Area Project Naperville, Ill. Chicago, Ill. $25,000 $30,000 Association of the U.S. Army Fort Sheridan- Chicago Children’s Museum Chicago Chapter Chicago, Ill. Winnetka, Ill. $200,000 $10,000 Chicago Communities in Schools Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Chicago, Ill. Chicago, Ill. $175,000 $500,000 Chicago Community Foundation Bugles Across America Chicago, Ill. Berwyn, Ill. $250,000 $12,500 Chicago Council on Foreign Relations Cantigny First Division Foundation Chicago, Ill. Wheaton, Ill. $150,000 $1,878,684 Chicago Historical Society Cantigny Foundation Chicago, Ill. Wheaton, Ill. $250,000 $1,408,354
40 2004 GENERAL FUND GRANTS Chicago Humanities Festival Columbia University Family Institute of Chicago Chicago, Ill. New York, N.Y. Evanston, Ill. $110,000 $50,000 $500,000 Chicago Jazz Ensemble Committee to Protect Journalists, Inc. Field Museum of Natural History Chicago, Ill. New York, N.Y. Chicago, Ill. $80,000 $40,000 $1,000,000 Chicago Metro History Education Center Community Media Workshop First Infantry Division Foundation Chicago, Ill. Chicago, Ill. Blue Bell, Pa. $50,000 $45,000 $35,000 Chicago Metropolis 2020 Community Renewal Society The Focus Project Chicago, Ill. Chicago, Ill. Washington, D.C. $290,000 $173,500 $30,000 Chicago Metropolitan Association for the Congo Square Theatre Company The Foundation Center Education of Young Children Chicago, Ill. New York, N.Y. Chicago, Ill. $47,000 $5,000 $290,500 Constitutional Rights Foundation Chicago Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge Chicago Military Academy-Bronzeville Chicago, Ill. Valley Forge, Pa. Chicago, Ill. $50,000 $14,000 $25,000 Corporate Leadership Center NFP Friends of the Chicago River Chicago Public Schools/Department Chicago, Ill. Chicago, Ill. of JROTC $150,000 $150,000 Chicago, Ill. $50,000 Council on Foundations Goodcity Washington, D.C. Chicago, Ill. Chicago Shakespeare Theater $10,000 $50,000 Chicago, Ill. $500,000 Current Links in Education Howard University Flossmoor, Ill. Washington, D.C. Chicago Women in Philanthropy $21,000 $250,000 Chicago, Ill. $2,500 DePaul University Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Chicago, Ill. Los Angeles, Calif. A Christian Ministry in the National Parks $200,000 $17,400 Freeport, Maine $12,000 Donors Forum of Chicago Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Illinois Chicago, Ill. Park Ridge, Ill. Citizen Advocacy Center $132,820 $40,000 Elmhurst, Ill. $28,000 El Valor Corporation IAPA Press Institute, Inc. Chicago, Ill. Miami, Fla. City Colleges of Chicago $27,500 $425,000 Chicago, Ill. $500,000 Erikson Institute Illinois Campus Compact Chicago, Ill. Rockford, Ill. City Year Chicago $247,000 $50,000 Chicago, Ill. $50,000 Evans Scholars Foundation Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Golf, Ill. Refugee Rights The Civic Federation $25,000 Chicago, Ill. Chicago, Ill. $25,000 $100,000 Executive Service Corps of Chicago Chicago, Ill. Illinois Facilities Fund Civitas Initiative $50,000 Chicago, Ill. Chicago, Ill. $190,000 $250,000
2004 GENERAL FUND GRANTS 41 2004 General Fund Grants continued
Illinois Humanities Council The Dolores Kohl Education Foundation MusicAlive Chicago, Ill. Highland Park, Ill. Chicago, Ill. $25,000 $340,000 $50,000 Illinois Institute of Technology LDRC Institute NAMME Foundation Chicago, Ill. New York, N.Y. Vienna, Va. $1,040,000 $20,000 $502,000 Illinois Network of Child Care Resource & League of Women Voters of Illinois The National Academies Referral Agencies Education Fund Washington, D.C. Bloomington, Ill. Chicago, Ill. $21,000 $375,000 $16,500 National Association of Broadcasters Illinois Press Foundation, Inc. Loyola University Chicago Education Foundation Springfield, Ill. Chicago, Ill. Washington, D.C. $100,000 $1,078,000 $85,000 Independent Sector Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation National Association of Hispanic Journalists Washington, D.C. Princeton, N.J. Washington, D.C. $62,500 $50,000 $178,000 Indiana University Foundation Robert C. Maynard Institute for National Black Child Development Institute Indianapolis, Ind. Journalism Education Washington, D.C. $35,000 Oakland, Calif. $100,000 $317,000 Inter-University Seminar on Armed Forces National Constitution Center and Society McCormick Museum Foundation Philadelphia, Pa. Chicago, Ill. Chicago, Ill. $25,000 $35,000 $576,725 National Strategy Forum Interfaith Youth Core McCormick Tribune Foundation Charitable Chicago, Ill. Chicago, Ill. Event Sponsorships $50,000 $50,000 Chicago, Ill. $505,076 National-Louis University International Center for Journalists, Inc. Wheeling, Ill. Washington, D.C. McCormick Tribune Foundation Employee $340,000 $387,000 Matching Gifts Chicago, Ill. Naval Aviation Museum Foundation, Inc. International Documentary Association $824,402 Pensacola, Fla. Los Angeles, Calif. $50,000 $25,000 The Media Institute Arlington, Va. The Naval Institute Foundation International Women’s Media Foundation $100,000 Annapolis, Md. Washington, D.C. $40,000 $91,000 Metropolitan Chicago Information Center Chicago, Ill. Newberry Library IT Resource Center $68,981 Chicago, Ill. Chicago, Ill. $250,000 $50,000 Mikva Challenge Grant Foundation, Inc. Chicago, Ill. Northern Illinois Leadership Seminar Jane Addams Juvenile Court Foundation $75,000 Oak Park, Ill. Chicago, Ill. $20,000 $50,000 Morton Arboretum Lisle, Ill. Northern Illinois University Jim Murray Memorial Foundation $250,000 DeKalb, Ill. Los Angeles, Calif. $10,000 $5,000 Museum of Television & Radio New York, N.Y. Northwestern University-Media Kohl Children’s Museum $50,000 Management Center Wilmette, Ill. Evanston, Ill. $834,000 $500,000
42 2004 GENERAL FUND GRANTS Northwestern University-Medill School Roosevelt University University of Illinois at Springfield of Journalism Chicago, Ill. Springfield, Ill. Evanston, Ill. $250,000 $33,000 $2,150,000 Rush University Medical Center University of Illinois Foundation Northwestern University Civic Chicago, Ill. Chicago, Ill. Education Project $3,000,000 $350,000 Evanston, Ill. $30,000 Sargent Shriver National Center University of North Carolina on Poverty Law Chapel Hill, N.C. Ounce of Prevention Fund Chicago, Ill. $120,000 Chicago, Ill. $50,000 $250,000 University of Texas at El Paso Schott Foundation for Public Education El Paso, Texas Pacific News Service Cambridge, Mass. $25,000 San Francisco, Calif. $40,000 $100,000 Voices for Illinois Children Sigma Delta Chi Foundation Chicago, Ill. Partnership for Quality Child Care Indianapolis, Ind. $550,000 Chicago, Ill. $16,000 $812,500 Window to the World Communications, Inc. The Smithsonian Associates Chicago, Ill. The Philanthropy Roundtable Washington, D.C. $100,000 Washington, D.C. $150,000 $10,000 Winfield Park District Society of Environmental Journalists Winfield, Ill. Points of Light Foundation Jenkintown, Pa. $10,000 Washington, D.C. $30,000 $20,000 Women’s Business Development Center Society of the First Infantry Division Chicago, Ill. Prevent Child Abuse America Blue Bell, Pa. $50,000 Chicago, Ill. $70,000 $15,000 World Press Freedom Committee Special Operations Warrior Foundation Reston, Va. PSO/Illinois’ Child Care Association Tampa, Fla. $155,000 Springfield, Ill. $10,000 $25,000 World Press Institute Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies St. Paul, Minn. Quebec-Labrador Foundation Chicago, Ill. $90,000 Ipswich, Mass. $250,000 $25,000 Zero to Three Student Press Law Center Washington, D.C. Radio and Television News Directors Arlington, Va. $100,000 Foundation, Inc. $45,000 Washington, D.C. Total General Fund $262,500 The Trust for the Americas Washington, D.C. $35,351,988 Ravinia Festival Association $45,000 Highland Park, Ill. $500,000 University of Chicago Chicago, Ill. Remember Museum 39-45 $1,200,000 Clermont, Belgium $10,000 University of Chicago-Center for Early Childhood Research The Reporters Committee for Chicago, Ill. Freedom of the Press $111,000 Arlington, Va. $146,500 University of Chicago-Irving B. Harris Graduate School of Public Policy Chicago, Ill. $356,950
2004 GENERAL FUND GRANTS 43 Summary of 2004 Grants Paid
Communities Program Grants City Total Other Grants Total Chicago, Ill. $13,990,100 General Fund $35,351,988 Denver, Colo. 10,600,360 Disaster Relief 2,072,834 Los Angeles, Calif. 6,133,236 Orlando, Fla. 3,450,600 Total Grants Paid $94,963,274 Fort Lauderdale, Fla. 3,442,400 San Diego, Calif. 3,263,600 El Paso, Texas 1,898,125 Dallas, Texas 1,713,500 Houston, Texas 1,439,000 Cleveland, Ohio 1,271,680 New York, N.Y. 1,125,000 Sacramento, Calif. 951,100 Hartford, Conn. 934,000 Anaheim, Calif. 852,000 Philadelphia, Pa. 735,500 New Orleans, La. 715,800 Melville, N.Y. 715,000 Seattle, Wash. 643,600 Harrisburg, Pa. 621,700 Grand Rapids, Mich. 542,000 Manhattan, Kan. 521,900 Boston, Mass. 508,800 Indianapolis, Ind. 321,500 Lowell, Mass. 316,951 Allentown, Pa. 185,800 Newport News, Va. 179,400 St. Louis, Mo. 169,000 Washington, D.C. 153,300 Baltimore, Md. 98,500 Greenwich, Conn. 45,000
Total Communities Grants $57,538,452
44 SUMMARY OF 2004 GRANTS PAID 2004 Foundation Financial Highlights
The following financial charts summarize key operating statistics generated by the McCormick Tribune Foundation and its two operating foundations: Cantigny Foundation and the Cantigny First Division Foundation. The three foundations were created after the death of Col. Robert R. McCormick in accordance with his last will and testament. All three organizations continue as complementary, yet independent, operations dedicated to fulfilling their founder’s legacy.
2004 FOUNDATION FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS 45 2004 Foundation Financial Highlights
46 2004 FOUNDATION FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS 2004 FOUNDATION FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS 47 McCormick Tribune Foundation Staff
Communities: Front Row, Anna LauBach, senior program officer; David Pesqueira, senior program officer; Communities—Denver: Catherine Brown, program director. Back Row, Sharon Cleghorn, program administrator; Matthew Blakely, senior Gayle Walker, program coordinator program officer; Bill Koll, assistant director; Dawn Callahan, program assistant
Administration: From Left, Michael Swanson, Citizenship: Andrea Jett, program officer; John Sirek, Information Systems: Ray DeBiase, chief information administrative manager; Tonya Pitrof, executive program director officer; Laura Embers, information systems specialist secretary; Aaron Smith, administrative officer
he McCormick Tribune Foundation offers the resources and talents of 33 full-time staff members working in executive and program teams to make charitable distributions in T excess of $94 million annually. Their commitment to the field of philanthropy has made a difference in the lives of the people and non-profit organizations they serve. Development: From left, Trisha Gossard, development officer; Bryan Hulscher, Journalism: From left, Mark Hallett, senior program officer; Vivian Vahlberg, program development associate; Lisa Montez, senior development and compliance officer director; Meghann Mulherin, program officer
Education: From left, Kathleen Praznowski, assistant Communications: Pegeen Hopkins, director of Special Initiatives & 50th Anniversary: Alexandra Foley, director; Lindsay Alvis, program associate; Ellen communications; Kyle Bradbury, communications assistant senior program officer, special initiatives; Sage DePree, Collins-Bush, senior program officer program assistant, 50th anniversary programs
M C CORMICK TRIBUNE FOUNDATION STAFF 49 McCormick Tribune Foundation Directors and Officers
Board of Directors John W. Madigan Chairman of the Board James C. Dowdle Board Member Dennis J. FitzSimons Board Member David D. Hiller Board Member Scott C. Smith Board Member
Officers Richard A. Behrenhausen President and Chief Executive Officer David L. Grange Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Nicholas Goodban Senior Vice President of Philanthropy Louis J. Marsico, Jr. Vice President of Finance and Administration Victoria Shire Dinges Vice President of External Affairs
Executive Directors David Anderson Executive Director, McCormick Museum Foundation
James W. Sutherland Executive Director, Cantigny Foundation
John Votaw Executive Director, Cantigny First Division Foundation
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