The new McCormick Tribune Campus Center at Illinois Institute of Technology

Building for the Future

2003 Annual Report A Brief History of the Foundation

he McCormick Tribune Foundation was commander with the First Division, and for established as a charitable trust in 1955 many years afterward, he remained active in the T upon the death of Colonel Robert R. Army Reserves. These associations resulted in a McCormick, the longtime editor and publisher strong bond between the colonel and the military, of the Chicago Tribune. McCormick played a particularly the First Division. major role in American journalism during the In his will Colonel McCormick specified first half of the 20th century and built the Tribune only that his fortune be used for “religious, scientific, Company from a single newspaper into a major literary, and educational purposes, or for the pre-

Colonel McCormick dedicates the WGN building in 1950, an eight- and eleven-story addition to the Tribune Tower. The Tower celebrated its 25th anniversary the same year. media organization, consisting of newspapers, vention of cruelty to children or animals.” This radio and television stations, and newsprint manu- has allowed the foundation to support a wide factories. McCormick also served in the United variety of efforts, ranging from the physical proper- States Army with the Mexican Expeditionary ties of the Cantigny estate and the First Division Forces under General Pershing and subsequently Museum through philanthropic support of its under the general in France during World War I. mission in communities, education, journalism, In that war he fought as an artillery battalion and citizenship.

Table of Contents

Message from the President...... 2 2003 Communities Grants Highlights ...... 34

Key Events of 2003 ...... 4 2003 General Fund Grants...... 38

Special Initiatives ...... 6 Summary of 2003 Grants Paid ...... 42

The Communities Program...... 10 2003 Foundation Financial Highlights ...... 43

The Journalism Program...... 16 McCormick Tribune Foundation Staff ...... 46

The Education Program...... 22 McCormick Tribune Foundation Directors and Officers ...... 48 The Citizenship Program ...... 28 2003 Annual Report Message from the President

The McCormick Tribune Foundation executive team, pictured at the dedication of the new McCormick Tribune Campus Center at Illinois Institute of Technology. From left to right: Louis J. Marsico, Vice President of Finance and Administration; Richard A. Behrenhausen, President and CEO; Nicholas Goodban, Senior Vice President of Philanthropy; David L. Grange, Executive Vice President and COO. olonel Robert R. McCormick appreciated architecture for its aesthetic appeal. When C he conducted his world-famous competition for the Tribune Tower design in 1922, he considered a range of concepts before choosing a Gothic design. To the Colonel, architecture was a way to appreciate history, to evidence his community pride, and to put forth his own deeply held personal philosophies.

2 or the past decade, our foundation ties this year when natural disasters has found itself enmeshed in struck. In Newport News, Va., those …As the Colonel Fdesign and construction both at impacted by Hurricane Isabel sought Cantigny and in Chicago. The First relief through organizations receiving Division Museum, which celebrates assistance from our partner, the Daily would have done, the history of the Colonel’s beloved Press. In an even larger collaborative First Division, and the Cantigny effort, the foundation created two Visitors Center were our initial suc- Fire Relief Campaigns–North County we stood behind cesses. More recently we were proud Times and KSWB Fire Relief Cam- to see the McCormick Tribune Center paign, and Los Angeles Times Family open at Northwestern University in Fund/KTLA-5 Charities Fire Relief our men and 2002, and this year we were honored Campaign–to raise funds that would to join Chicago’s Mayor Richard M. go to agencies aiding wildfire recovery Daley and numerous other dignitaries in California. women in uniform… to mark the opening of The McCor- And as the Colonel would have mick Tribune Campus Center at done, we stood behind our men and Illinois Institute of Technology, women in uniform who answered their designed by renowned Dutch archi- call to service in these times of crisis. tect Rem Koolhaas. Among other initiatives, the founda- This year also was marked by a tion provided emergency funds to fam- special moment in our philanthropic ily members of First Division soldiers history: the awarding of our $1 bil- who were injured, killed, or who expe- lionth dollar since the establishment rienced unusual hardship as a result of our trust in 1955. Fittingly, the of current combat operations. We also award, a $250,000 grant, was present- supported the Illinois National Guard ed to Metropolitan Family Services deployed around the world by offering of Chicago–a group the Colonel soldier morale support needs. not only supported during his life- At the McCormick Tribune Foun- time when it was known as United dation we are ever mindful of our bene- Charities, but one his grandfather, factor. Colonel Robert R. McCormick Chicago Tribune Publisher Joseph was a man of passion, vision, and Medill, instructed to be the delivery commitment. It has been almost half a point for the 1871 Great Fire relief century since his death, but his vision funds that poured into Chicago remains as our beacon on the path of from around the world following philanthropy. Clear guidance and an appeal from the Tribune. direction from our board of directors, As in past years, the foundation’s the steady growth of our endowment impact reached beyond Chicago to and the dedication and hard work of an international audience. Our 2003 our staff has enabled us to continue grants list reveals the continuing to build for the future while never impact of our communities program losing sight of our past. in making lives better thanks to the efforts of our 46 philanthropic part- Richard A. Behrenhausen ners in 30 cities nationwide. Several President and partners, with our help, also provided Chief Executive Officer immediate support to their communi- McCormick Tribune Foundation

3 Key Events

The following were among the many The McCormick The foundation sponsors the foundation-supported events in 2003: Tribune Fellows Cantigny Conference, “The Role of Initiative publishes the Military in Homeland Security,” January “Executives of which gathers experts from local, With a musical Color: What It state, and national levels of law career spanning Takes To Succeed,” enforcement; emergency response; five decades, Bill a thoughtful public health; military; academia; Russo, beloved look at the challenges executives of and other fields to discuss the role of founder of the color perceive. the military in post-9/11 America. Chicago Jazz Ensemble– May a foundation With foundation support, Mundelein grantee–passes away at age 74. Seminary breaks ground for the Feehan Memorial Library Extension, which February will house a viewing gallery for its rare Foundation grantee the Day Care materials and special collections. Action Council of Illinois, along with parents and child care providers, AMVETS and the foundation dedi- urge Illinois lawmakers to raise child cate a memorial carillon in Henri care income eligibility guidelines Chapelle, Belgium, to honor World to 2003 levels. War II U.S. veterans. Supported by a grant from the foun- dation, the Community Veterans March Memorial Park in Indiana opens to The foundation co-hosts the the public, featuring life-size monu- Cantigny Conference, “Dirty Wars,” ments of soldiers memorializing with Boston University, which probes veterans of World War I and II, the sensitive issue of achieving a bal- Korea, Vietnam, and Desert Storm. ance between international laws that protect prisoners of war and intelli- Five early childhood teachers are gence gathering. honored during the annual Kohl McCormick Early Childhood April June Teaching Awards ceremony. The American Red Cross of Greater Dennis FitzSimons, foundation board Chicago breaks ground for the new member, presents a $250,000 grant in July foundation-funded Disaster Opera- support of the United Negro College As part of the foundation’s Service tions Center. Fund at the Black and White Ball America program, West Point Cadets gala event. spend several weeks volunteering at local nonprofits and tutoring students With seven partner funds, the founda- in two Chicago public elementary tion’s communities program launches schools. a new Internet-based fundraising ini- tiative, the Donor Advised Giving Advancing Afterschool 2010: Program, which allows donors to con- Creating a Roadmap for the Future tribute online, earn a match on their convenes a group of 40 leaders in donations, and make recommenda- the after-school field, resulting in tions on which agencies they wish a report outlining best practices in to support. after-school programs.

Shedd Aquarium’s Wild Reef exhibit, The National Association of Hispanic August which includes the McCormick Journalists highlights its new “Parity In the seventh Cantigny military- Tribune Stingray Way, opens to Project” to help news organizations media conference since 1992, top the public. double the percentage of Latinos work- military officers, journalists, and ing in newsrooms within five years. media executives assess military-

4 The foundation funds the Fort Riley Sesquicentennial Conference in Kansas to celebrate the anniversary and history of the Big Red One in its former home base of Fort Riley.

Voices for Illinois Children hosts its annual foundation-supported Start media relations during the just-com- Early professional development con- youth on Chicago’s West Side, Cristo pleted Iraq war and recommend ference in Chicago. Rey Jesuit High School opens the changes to facilitate better coverage new McCormick Tribune Lobby. in the future. October WGN Radio 720 Neediest Kids Fund American Society of Newspaper September becomes a beneficiary, along with the Editors Foundation completes the Illinois chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes 14th in a series of 24 seminars for Research Foundation, of the 25th newspaper executives designed to annual Ron Santo Walk for the Cure. help them implement the findings The event raises more than $3 million. of groundbreaking new newspaper readership research. Communities program partners in Southern California begin joint fund- The Power of Documentation: Chil- raising in response to wildfires ravaging dren’s Learning Revealed exhibit opens the area. The campaign results in to more than 2,000 early childhood The $48.2 million dollar McCormick foundation grants of almost $2 mil- educators at Chicago Children’s Muse- Tribune Campus Center at Illinois lion to assist those in the nearly um, coinciding with the National Institute of Technology opens, the 750,000 affected acres. Association for the Education of Young first building completed in North Children’s annual conference. America by renowned Dutch archi- tect Rem Koolhaas. December

MTF and its communities program partner, the Daily Press, launch fund- raising efforts in Newport News, Va., to help the victims of Hurricane Isabel in the Virginia Peninsula area.

Chicago and the foundation host publishers and editors from through- out the Americas for the 59th annual The McCormick Tribune Foundation General Assembly of the Inter Ameri- awards its billionth dollar to Metro- can Press Association. politan Family Services, an organiza- tion that Colonel McCormick as well After an intense six-week training as his grandfather, Joseph Medill, program, volunteers from City Year, a supported during their lifetimes. Northwestern University’s Medill foundation grantee, embark on a 10- School of Journalism begins MTF- month program in which they partici- The foundation’s board of directors funded graduate course, “Covering pate in leadership development, civic concludes the year by awarding $12.6 Conflicts,” providing 15 students engagement, literacy tutoring, and million in grants nationwide, bringing intensive immersion in military strate- after school programs. total foundation giving in 2003 to gy and operations, plus key insights more than $88 million. In addition, into coverage of war, war crimes, ter- November the board approves the addition of rorism, and peacekeeping. As part of its Rey of Hope II cam- Atlanta-based WB36 Charities to paign to expand their school serving the communities program.

5 Special Initiatives

Amanda Alpert, left, and Suzanne Roth, McCormick Tribune Leadership Fellows at the University of Chicago

he McCormick Tribune Foundation supports a limited number of major institutions and T programs through its Special Initiatives cate- gory. These initiatives are generally within the Chicago metropolitan region for projects and organizations that do not fit within the founda- tion’s four primary grantmaking categories.

6 Preparing Chicago’s Future Leaders

“Over time, the Program will cre- ate a group of civic-minded lead- ers prepared to work with the city Robert T. Michael and Edward F. Lawlor work in tandem hoping to mold future Chicago leaders.

n a unique partnership with two and their field education with an and the surround- schools at the University of Chicago, understanding of a set of important Ithe foundation funded a fellowship issues that confront the city,” he says. program intended to prepare a cadre Two of the Program’s students– ing areas…” of future leaders for Chicago. Suzanne Roth and Amanda Alpert– The Program for Urban and attest to the benefits of this approach. Amanda Alpert Community Leadership (the Program) “Through my participation in this McCormick Tribune Leadership Fellow joins students in the Irving B. Harris program, I have expanded my knowl- University of Chicago Graduate School of Public Policy edge of urban communities and the Studies and the School of Social issues that affect them, and gained an Service Administration in an intensive understanding of the roles that indi- journey that combines the strengths viduals play in community develop- of both schools. ment efforts,” says Roth. She is a sec- “The McCormick Tribune Leader- ond-year evening student at SSA ship Fellows have been informed and who works for the Mikva Challenge, inspired about Chicago and about the a nonprofit whose goal is to engage importance of leadership in addressing Chicago high school students in the the challenges of urban living, and political process. have been exposed to the practical side Alpert, an administrator with of urban public policy,” says Robert Chicago Public Schools, appreciates T. Michael, director of the Fellows the networking and learning opportu- Program at Harris. nities that accompany the Program. His counterpart in the Program, “Over time, the Program will create a McCormick Tribune Leader- Edward F. Lawlor, dean of the School group of civic-minded leaders prepared ship Fellows complete of Social Service Administration, to work with the city and the sur- coursework as well as field experiences in order to echoes this sentiment. “The students rounding areas on the issues and con- graduate from the program. are treating these fellowships as a way cerns of its communities.” to integrate their classroom experience

7 Designing the Future

The McCormick Tribune Campus Center at Illinois Institute of Technology, which opened September 30, combines stunning, state-of-the- art architecture with practical conveniences.

The opening of

hile University of Chicago Above it, encased in a nearly the McCormick is building bridges between sound-proofed, 530-foot stainless W its students and the com- steel tube, is the elevated Green munity, Illinois Institute of Technolo- Line train, which makes a stop about Tribune Campus gy built its own “bridge” that connects a block south of the Campus Center. students, faculty, and visitors with The foundation’s benefactor, one another–literally. Colonel Robert R. McCormick, took Center at IIT… The opening of the McCormick a special interest not only in architec- Tribune Campus Center at IIT (the ture but also in improving Chicago Center) in September marked a mile- and making it a world-class city. The marked a mile- stone for the famous design, architec- Center is another sign that the city’s tural, and engineering school. South Side continues to be revitalized. The first completed North Ameri- stone for the can project for renowned Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas, the $48.2 million building located in the heart famous design, of IIT’s campus boasts many conven- iences within its 110,000 square feet. Included are dining facilities, architectural, auditorium and meeting rooms, stu- dent organization offices, the campus bookstore, a coffee bar, a post office and engineering and a convenience store. school.

8 Building a Better Chicago

The Cosmic Gate- way program… through advanced technology, connects classrooms to

Junior high school students visiting Adler Planetarium in Chicago communicate via satellite with science education astronauts aboard the International Space Station.

ncluded among our other exciting of their own dreams. at the Adler. special initiatives are grants to the Back here on Earth, children and IAdler Planetarium and Lincoln their families are being entertained at Park Zoo. Lincoln Park Zoo by a new addition– Chicago has a wealth of cultural the meerkat and aardvark exhibit. institutions and learning centers that The exhibit, in the Regenstein provide educational opportunities to African Journey, recognizes the founda- children in partnership with area tion’s contribution to the zoo’s endow- schools. ment campaign, which allows its pro- One such organization is Adler grams to remain free to the public and Planetarium, which received funding supports its educational mission. for the Cosmic Gateway program that, through advanced technology, con- nects classrooms to science education at the Adler. This technology allowed eighth graders at the Adler to com- municate via live satellite with astro- nauts working on the International Space Station. The students asked “Bill,” a meerkat housed within questions ranging from “how does the Lincoln Park Zoo’s Regenstein food taste,” to “what does it feel like African Journey exhibit, is one to float”–giving inner-city youth the of the zoo’s newer residents. opportunity to consider the possibility

9 The Communities Program

Mark Krieschen, general manager of WGN Radio 720 and head of the Neediest Kids Fund

n partnership with newspapers and their readers, broadcasters and their listeners and viewers, Iand sports teams and their fans across the coun- try, the communities program of the McCormick Tribune Foundation encourages charitable giving and seeks to improve the social and economic conditions of 30 communities nationwide in which these partners live and work.

10 Encouraging Success in School

“…Our model… can help some of our most disen- franchised young people to reinvest in themselves, Lila Leff, founder and executive director of Umoja, encourages a Manley Career Academy student.

ne would expect to see the Umoja’s launch in 1997, the graduation their education, general manager of a large- and off-to-college rates of participating O market radio station seated students has increased by 500 percent. in his office, considering new pro- These results are reassuring to Kries- their future, and gramming, fielding calls from the chen and his giving committee. public, and keeping an eye on com- “(Manley) has been an excellent peting stations. place for Umoja to demonstrate that their community.” But on this day, Mark Krieschen, our model is effective and can help general manager of WGN Radio some of our most disenfranchised Lila Leff 720, is visiting MTF grantee Umoja, young people to reinvest in themselves, founder and executive director housed within the Chicago Public their education, their future, and their Umoja Schools’ Manley Career Academy. community,” says Lila Leff, founder As WGN Radio 720’s general man- and executive director of Umoja. ager, Krieschen wears a second hat She credits the Neediest Kids as the head of WGN Radio 720’s Fund with being among the first to Neediest Kids Fund’s giving commit- invest in Umoja, providing leverage tee, a fund of the McCormick Tribune to earn other funding. Foundation. Today’s visit is one way Krieschen knows firsthand the in which Krieschen ensures that impact business can have on strength- Neediest Kids Fund support is on tar- ening a community’s resources, and get with the needs of the community. explains that a dedicated staff makes Umoja offers a variety of servic- balancing his double duties easy. “Now, es–including technical training–to I have the opportunity to run the sta- youth attending Manley. The career tion, get involved in our community, academy serves some of the city’s and work with a great group of people.” Since Umoja’s 1997 launch, off-to-college most educationally and economically rates of Manley students like these has challenged young people, and since increased by 500 percent.

11 Showing Community Responsibility

Children learn expression through art during an Inner-City Art activity.

The LA Times Family Fund reaches out to the community in part by making grants like this one, which funds art education to second and third graders.

ewspapers shoulder a hefty whose previous experience with large social responsibility, not just institutions has been an asset in bring- N in accurate reporting, but also ing nonprofit know-how to a fast- in improving their neighborhoods. paced entrepreneurial environment like The Los Angeles Times finds many the LA Times. “For me, the hardest ways to demonstrate its commitment challenge has been getting to know all to the community. A partner with the nonprofits the Family Fund sup- MTF’s communities program, the ports and serves. But I should also newspaper is doubling the efforts of mention that it has been a blessing as its LA Times Family Fund, a fund well. Getting to know them gives of the foundation. meaning to my work.” “In the five-county area we serve, So far, the response has been posi- homelessness is growing, the needs tive–Acevedo-Franco points out the of special needs or disabled children files of thank-you notes that suggest are growing, and the food banks are the Fund is on the right track. Yet, desperately searching for contribu- “You have to be committed to multiple tors,” says Gisselle Acevedo-Franco, avenues, including in-paper space, vice president/public affairs for the direct mail, telefunding, which is a new LA Times. method we tried this year, public serv- The LA Times staff decided to ice announcements, and radio,” she expand the reach of the Family Fund explains. “People need to hear and see A child works independ- on every front, from increasing donor your message many times before it ently on an art project. lists and advertising to hiring new and clicks that we are part of this commu- creative staff members to manage it. nity and we are making a difference. “I think the most important No one person learns in one way, so strength I have is my understanding you must continue to try to reach and of philanthropy,” says Chia Yen, teach people about your efforts in every development director at the Fund, style possible, to be truly successful.”

12 The Communities Program

Gisselle Acevedo-Franco, vice president/public affairs at the Los Angeles Times, and Chia Yen, development director at the LA Times Family Fund

“People need to hear and see your message many times before it clicks that we are part of this community and we are making a difference.”

Gisselle Acevedo-Franco vice president/public affairs Los Angeles Times

13 The Communities Program

Rebecca Polihronis, left, manager of community relations for Cubs Care, and Sister Marguerite Bartling, program director at House of the Good Shepherd

“If a mother can’t support herself, economic necessity may force her to return to an abusive relationship…”

Sister Marguerite Bartling program director House of the Good Shepherd

14 Developing Stronger Families

Staff at House of the Good Shepherd assist survivors of domestic violence toward financial and emotional independence.

fter the heartbreak of the Shepherd, which has a capacity for 14 2003 baseball season, Cubs families; most stay about four months. Afans everywhere resurrected The intensive program promotes heal- their familiar mantra: “there’s always ing and recovery for women and chil- next year.” But off the field, 2003 dren caught in the cycle of domestic was yet another championship year violence, and also teaches independ- for the Cubs. ence and self-sufficiency. Through its support of sport “MTF has provided important programs for youth and the disabled, support of our education services,” says the Cubs reach beyond the friendly Sister Marguerite Bartling, program confines of Wrigley Field by mak- director at HGS. “If a mother can’t ing grants through Cubs Care–a support herself, economic necessity McCormick Tribune Foundation may force her to return to an abusive fund–to area nonprofits that meet relationship simply because she has House of the Good Shepherd facili- Cubs Care guidelines. nowhere else to live. Therefore, we ties allow families to stay for extend- But what sets Cubs Care apart stress education and job skills as critical ed periods of time to recover from the cycle of domestic abuse. from many team-affiliated charities components of our recovery program.” is that it also focuses on another Ninety percent of the women more serious issue–domestic violence who have entered HGS’s residential prevention. program in recent years have moved “Domestic violence is very preva- on to stable, more independent hous- lent in a city the size of Chicago,” ing. Follow-up telephone calls to for- says Rebecca Polihronis, manager of mer residents who left up to two years community relations for Cubs Care. ago indicate that 96 percent remained “There are not that many shelters free of domestic violence. or agencies available to help these “We are deeply grateful to the women and their families.” McCormick Tribune Foundation for Cubs Care, for instance, currently helping to make these successes possi- supports House of the Good ble,” Sister Bartling says. 15 The Journalism Program

Sergio Muñoz, head of the Chapultepec project and editorial writer for the Los Angeles Times

he journalism program seeks to promote the development of effective and farsighted T leadership for news organizations, champi- on freedom of expression and diversity of staffing and content for all news media, support the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University, and encourage full, informed cover- age by the media of national security issues.

16 Celebrating Freedom of the Press

“To protect the lives of journalists is by far our most urgent task.”

Sergio Muñoz editorial writer, Los Angeles Times director, Chapultepec project

IAPA members spend an evening at Chicago’s Field Museum.

he movement toward a free Declaration of Chapultepec, a free- press in the Western Hemis- press manifesto now approaching T phere made a significant stop in its 10th anniversary. By signing the Chicago this year, when the founda- Declaration, leaders of more than tion co-hosted the Inter American 20 nations have agreed to end vio- Press Association’s (IAPA) annual lence against journalists, insult laws, meeting. The conference provided and other tactics designed to prevent hundreds of publishers and editors journalists from fulfilling their duties from throughout the Americas a as reporters. break from their hectic–even danger- “Yet, there are many other tasks ous–day-to-day schedules to reflect we must focus on,” Muñoz says. “We on their experiences, hear the similar are trying to build bridges of under- Jack Fuller, left, president of Tribune Publishing challenges others face, and glean new standing between journalists and and a foundation board member, becomes information to help them better judges and legislators and business- IAPA’s new president during the annual meeting. accomplish their missions. people and communities at large, so The gathering was sweetened by that we all understand why freedom a foundation-funded private perform- of the press benefits society at large.” ance of the Chicago Symphony Orche- At two assemblies a year, IAPA stra, where IAPA delegates joined members hear reports on the state of hundreds of leaders of Chicago’s press freedom. “Based on these indi- Latino community. vidual reports, the assembly issues “To protect the lives of journalists resolutions, and sometimes agrees to is by far our most urgent task,” send missions to countries where the explains Los Angeles Times editorial attacks against freedom of the press writer Sergio Muñoz of his work as are unbearable,” Muñoz explains, Daniel Barenboim prepares the head of one of one of IAPA’s most adding that it is done to make offi- Chicago Symphony Orchestra important undertakings, the Chapulte- cials aware of the situation, and even for a special performance for pec project. The project promotes the to seek a remedy. IAPA attendees.

17 Joining Together to Fight Secrecy

Using the Internet for gathering information about the government has become more difficult in the wake of September 11.

Doug Clifton and his staff at The Plain Dealer talk through the day’s news and photos.

definitive line is forming In response to this trend, MTF’s between the pre- and post- journalism program made a series of A September 11 worlds when it grants to various organizations, includ- comes to access to information about ing ASNE’s foundation, to explore and government and other public matters respond to increasing attempts to close in the United States. Security concerns off the press from basic information. and changing government policies in ASNE’s grant allowed it to convene a Editors continue searching the wake of the terrorist attacks have conference to enable openness advocates for ways to keep govern- created a challenging environment to better understand and react to the ment information available for journalists, who believe many shifting relationship between national to the public. traditionally open doors to informa- security and access to information. tion about public business are now “In the end we decided to form being shut. a coalition of journalistic groups so “The penchant for secrecy is that we could more quickly respond growing daily, not just on the federal to threats, enhance coordination level but at every level of govern- among groups, reduce redundancy, ment,” says Doug Clifton, editor of and better align our collective efforts, Cleveland’s daily newspaper, The Plain explains Clifton.” Dealer, and chairman of the Ameri- Though the current environment can Society of Newspaper Editors’ will require patience as journalists con- (ASNE) Freedom of Information tinue their goal of accurate reporting, Committee. “Oddly, citizen support Clifton and his colleagues remain opti- for openness is slipping as fear of mistic–and, he says, “MTF has been terrorism rises and concern over lost consistently supportive of press free- privacy increases. That makes the job dom and freedom of information even harder because the politicians issues. The foundation always offers a respond better to citizen concerns sympathetic ear and follows through than to media ones.” with financial and spiritual support.”

18 The Journalism Program

Doug Clifton, editor of Cleveland’s The Plain Dealer and chairman of the American Society of Newspaper Editors’ Freedom of Information Committee

“The penchant for secrecy is growing daily, not just on the federal level but at every level of government.”

Doug Clifton editor, The Plain Dealer chairman, American Society of Newspaper Editors’ Freedom of Information Committee

19 The Journalism Program

Jack Fuller, president of Tribune Publishing

“There’s more mutual respect, which is in part the consequence of working together on the battlefield.”

Jack Fuller president Tribune Publishing

20 Bridging the Military-Media Gap

Walter Rodgers, CNN’s senior international correspondent based in London, reported from the U.S. Army’s 7th Calvalry as an embedded journalist in Iraq.

John McWethy (center), chief national security correspondent for ABC News, drives home a point during the Military and the Media conference at Cantigny.

elations between military and ror among the military people at the media always have been strained, prospect… of trying to fight a war Rand for understandable reasons: with real-time, live coverage from balancing their differing missions is a the battlefield.” However, he said, challenge. Nevertheless, since 1992, now it was evident the military the foundation’s journalism program became sophisticated about media has been helping facilitate a balance and learned to use them to the advan- through its “Military and Media” tage of a mission, as journalists who conference series, a biennial gathering were embedded with military units of top military and media experts. felt emotional bonds with the sol- In addition to airing concerns diers, which brought an important and potential solutions for compro- human element to the reporting. mise, the conferences encourage rela- Though he felt this was positive, Dele Olojede, Newsday’s foreign editor, tionship-building and thoughtful dis- he cautioned journalists: “The issue participates in discussions about news cover- cussions in a neutral environment. for us is to try to balance the deep age during the Iraq war. Jack Fuller, president of Tribune emotionality and appeal of that part Publishing and a member of MTF’s of what we do with the more cerebral, board–himself a veteran of reporting distant, skeptical side of what we do, on military conflict–opened the first which is to try to understand what’s conference in 1992 and closed this really happening in the large sense year’s with thoughtful reflections on and the long-term significance of it how the relationship has evolved. for our country.” “There’s more mutual respect, Like all relationships, the one which is in part the consequence of between military and media presents working together on the battlefield,” challenges–but keeping the doors open Fuller said. “It’s only a slight over- for communication is key to achieving statement to say that back at the time appropriate coverage of conflicts. of the first conference there was hor-

21 The Education Program

TomSergio Layman, Muñoz, executive Chapultepec director Committee of the Chicago director, Metro discussing Association press freedomfor the Education issues with of committeeYoung Children, members. and Lorem Octavia ipsum Durham, feguiat. Professional Learning Communities facilitator for the Association

he education program seeks to improve the quality of early childhood education by T increasing the number of accredited pre- school programs in Chicago’s low-income com- munities, enhancing the skills and recognition of preschool directors and teachers, improving the early childhood education system, and heighten- ing public awareness of the importance of early childhood education. 22 Opening Lines of Teacher Communication

“I feel good about the information the teachers share with each other, and how much

Teachers attending the Association’s annual conference stopped at the Chicago Children’s Museum on Navy Pier, which featured an exhibit entitled “The Power of Documentation: Children’s Learn- they know.” ing Revealed.” Octavia Durham sing young children’s school Learning Communities (PLCs), and PLC facilitator work to measure how they an exhibit entitled “The Power of Chicago Metro Association for the Udevelop in their environments Documentation: Children’s Learning Education of Young Children is proving to be among the most Revealed” at the Chicago Children’s inspiring new ways early childhood Museum. teachers are forming their curricula. PLCs include workshops and “We had a child at (one center) discussion groups in which teachers who drew two pictures of a truck on share their experiences to help better two different occasions,” says Tom their students’ learning outcomes. Layman, executive director of the “Teachers are validated about Chicago Metro Association for the the work they do in the classroom,” Education of Young Children (the explains Octavia Durham, PLC Association). One of the pictures was facilitator for the Association. “They quite detailed, while the other was see that they really do have a lot of fairly crude. “We realized that when knowledge; they just need help recog- the child made the first one, she was nizing that and applying it.” in a quiet, calm environment, whereas The Chicago Children’s Museum the second drawing was made in a exhibit upholds similar goals. Fea- noisier environment, where she had turing the work of local children, trouble concentrating. We could see hundreds of teachers visited the dis- that for her to do her best work, she play and discussed how their experi- needed to be in a quiet place.” ences related to the visible outcomes Teachers must recognize behavior in the displays. patterns and use each child’s body of “They support each other,” Professional Learning Communities encour- work to determine best teaching prac- Durham says of PLC participants. age teachers to share their experiences and tices. The Association facilitated this “I feel good about the information to learn from one another. learning process through two founda- the teachers share with each other, tion-funded initiatives, Professional and how much they know.”

23 Creating a Higher Standard

Students taking child development classes at Olive-Harvey College exchange ideas with one another and their teacher, Ivy Cobbins.

Through a new faculty development initiative at City Colleges, Dr. Cobbins, center, feels a renewed sense of motivation in promoting student success.

uilding a qualified early child- additional training. “It put the onus hood work force has proven a on them to decide the direction we Bnationwide challenge, but City need to take, and they see they must Colleges of Chicago is one step closer play an active role in getting where to reaching this goal. they want to be,” Fleming explains. “We want to assure that our col- She believes the faculty fully supports lege students are going to have the the initiative, and Cobbins agrees. requisite knowledge and skills they “The faculty interaction brings about Aligning college course- need to be effective classroom teach- a heightened sense of motivation and work with national stan- ers,” says Jana Fleming, Ph.D., execu- interest in promoting student success,” dards increases the tive director of child development Cobbins says. likelihood of a future teacher’s preparedness studies at City Colleges. Supported by Though there are many compo- in the classroom. a foundation grant, Fleming’s many nents in City Colleges’ plans for goals include providing professional enhancing their child development training for the child development program, such as aligning college faculty across the seven campuses. courses with national standards, facul- “We found that we don’t all do ty development is arguably among the the same thing, and there are some more important because, as Fleming areas where we could be more uni- points out, there is a strong correla- form,” explains Ivy Cobbins, Ed.D., tion between teacher education and faculty member at City Colleges’ the quality of teaching provided. Olive-Harvey College. “The man- Unifying and strengthening City date is to train students to become Colleges’ curriculum is a step toward proficient in teaching children, and guaranteeing that future teachers are we need to do our job well so our prepared to enter classrooms with students can do their job well.” the best tools to educate Chicago’s Fleming asked faculty to develop youngest children. a list of topics in which they wanted

24 The Education Program

Jana Fleming, Ph.D., executive director of child development studies at City Colleges of Chicago, and Ivy Cobbins, Ed.D., faculty member at City Colleges’ Olive-Harvey College

“We want to assure that our college students are going to have the requi- site knowledge and skills they need to be effective classroom teachers.”

Jana Fleming, Ph.D. executive director of child development studies City Colleges of Chicago

25 The Education Program

Jane M. Garza Mancillas, executive director of El Hogar del Niño and recent recipient of the Illinois Director Credential

“They (institutionalize training) in other career fields, but this seems like a first for early childhood… It makes a lot of sense.”

Jane M. Garza Mancillas executive director El Hogar del Niño

26 Blazing a Career Path

Karen Bruning, center, career development director at the Network of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies, confers with recipients of the Network-created Illinois Director Credential.

hough research in the field of “There is no coherent career path early care and education shows for early childhood providers in Illinois,” T a strong correlation between Bruning explains. One problem is that teacher training and children’s learn- there is a lack of uniform standards that ing outcomes, developing guidelines recognize work-based experience and and standards for this advanced community college courses as valid training is still in its infancy. credentials to obtain advanced training The Illinois Network of Child or higher education–in addition to Care Resource and Referral Agencies the issue of access to courses, which is (the Network) is continuing its pio- limited in some parts of Illinois. Creating uniform standards neering work in the career develop- Early childhood directors face and a credentialing system ment for early childhood education similar challenges. While they have for early childhood practi- tioners helps to ensure the professionals by creating two founda- obtained leadership roles, they often best care for young children. tion-funded components for teacher lack certification of their educational development and director certification: and field-related achievements. To the career lattice and the Illinois help overcome this barrier, the Director Credential (IDC). Network developed the IDC. “Early childhood practitioners “I wanted to document my experi- confront numerous obstacles as they ence,” says Jane M. Garza Mancillas, seek more education and training, and executive director of El Hogar del employers face tremendous challenges Niño. Mancillas, who obtained her in recruiting and retaining qualified credential in the spring, feels institu- staff,” says Karen Bruning, career tionalizing training in the field legit- development director at the Network. imizes it as a career. “They do it in For this reason, the Network intro- other career fields, but this seems like duced the career lattice, a professional a first for early childhood,” she said. development system that identifies “It makes a lot of sense.” what courses and competencies teach- ers need for career advancement. 27 The Citizenship Program

TammiSergio Jordan,Muñoz, left,Chapultepec Bronzeville Committee Military Academydirector, discussing graduate andpress scholarship freedom issues recipient, with committeeand Jeannette members. Howard, Lorem counselor ipsum atfeguiat. Bronzeville

he citizenship program seeks to engage young people in civic affairs, strengthen T the nonprofit sector, honor patriotism, and facilitate discussions of key issues affecting the nation’s future.

28 Reaching Their Full Potential

“Without a doubt, students in this day and age have serious financial issues that may

Bronzeville Military Academy, a unique member of Chicago Public Schools, receives more than prevent them from 1,000 student applicants every year.

ith recent efforts under scholarships for five members of the getting to college.” way to revitalize Chicago’s class of 2003. W South Side, many believe “Without a doubt, students in Jeannette Howard the new building developments and this day and age have serious financial counselor the rehabilitation of its older land- issues that may prevent them from Bronzeville Military Academy marks signal the beginning of a getting to college,” says Jeannette turnaround. Howard, counselor at Bronzeville who Included in this reawakening was oversaw the scholarship committee. the opening of Bronzeville Military “I make all the announcements about Academy, which welcomed its first scholarships, and when I put this class of cadets in August 1999. Part bulletin up, they all came running.” of Chicago Public Schools, Bronze- Howard and fellow committee mem- ville is housed in the former head- bers made decisions based upon grade quarters of the “Fighting 8th,” the point averages, school and community country’s oldest African-American contributions, and interviews with National Guard regiment. almost 20 applicants. It is not hard to see why more Foundation scholarship recipient than 1,000 students apply each year for Tammi Jordan, now a freshman at the school’s 150 slots–of the first grad- University of Illinois at Urbana- uating class of 104 students, Bronze- Champaign, says the stress of finan- ville boasted a 90 percent off-to-college cial needs in her first year of college rate, with 70 percent of those going on has been greatly lifted. The scholar- to four-year institutions. ship supplemented her mother’s The foundation’s longstanding encouragement to go to college. “My support of military efforts through its first year of college, I don’t really have Tammi Jordan, with a fellow Bronzeville citizenship program, coupled with to pay for anything. It’s all taken care alumnus, visits her former school. Bronzeville’s remarkable early success, of,” she says. “I feel so blessed.” led to foundation-funded college

29 Supporting Resource Organizations

Performers with the Luna Negra Dance Theater practice moves with founder and artistic director, Eduardo Vilaro, who learned new financial moves from the Arts and Business Council of Chicago.

s the curtain goes up and the assist with fiscal management and dancers take their places, it is marketing; hosting grant writing A doubtful they are thinking of workshops; and measuring the effec- financial strategies that would ensure tiveness of its assessment tool, which the theater’s growth or security. documents an organization’s develop- But thanks to the Arts and Busi- ment and helps measure impact. ness Council of Chicago, the per- Operating grants like the one the formers and choreographers of the foundation made to the Council “are Luna Negra Dance Theater–whose the backbone of any capacity-building goal is in part to break stereotypes service organization,” says Joan Gunz- of Latino traditions by presenting berg, the Council’s executive director. contemporary Latin-American cul- “Part of the increasing demand for the Eduardo Vilaro worked with the Arts and ture–are learning how they can (Council’s) programs stems from the Business Council to develop Luna Negra’s embrace the less romantic “dollars fact that arts organizations are increas- five-year strategic plan. and cents” side of their business. ingly aware of the stiff competition for “We know what we’re doing as people’s leisure time, as well as the need artists; we can do it with our eyes to become more business-savvy.” closed,” says Eduardo Vilaro, founder Vilaro illustrates this point and artistic director of Luna Negra, through the five-year strategic plan located on Chicago’s North Side. the Council helped to develop, which “But in reality, you need to create a created good faith with Luna Negra’s business. It’s on that side that we board and encouraged sound fiscal need guidance and mentorship.” management. To help foster this kind of infra- “It is extremely important that we structure development, the Council have resource organizations such as employs its four core programs, the (Council) in order to have a thriv- which include locating and placing ing arts community in Chicago,” corporate professionals onto nonprof- Vilaro says. it boards; providing consultants to 30 The Citizenship Program

Eduardo Vilaro, founder and artistic director of the Luna Negra Dance Theater, and Joan Gunzberg, center, executive director of the Arts and Business Council of Chicago

“It is extremely important that we have resource organizations such as the (Council) in order to have a thriving arts community in Chicago.”

Eduardo Vilaro founder and artistic director Luna Negra Dance Theater

31 The Citizenship Program

Reggie Winfrey, executive director of Citizens Information Service of Illinois

“…all (aspects of the Future Voter Program are) very important to educat- ing today’s youth on becoming a more responsible and informed citizen.”

Reggie Winfrey executive director Citizens Information Service of Illinois

32 Getting Out the Vote

With staff member Candace Kendrick, Reggie Winfrey visits high schools to spread the mes- sage about the importance of voting.

Demetrius Thomas, a senior and registered voter at Neal F. Simeon Career Academy, discusses the reasons young people should vote.

etting and keeping adults interest- Today, Winfrey and CIS program ed in performing one of their officer, Candace Kendrick, are register- L most vital civic duties–voting– ing a classroom of 18-year-old seniors has proven a challenge for politicians at Chicago Public Schools’ Neal F. and civic rights groups alike. Hoping Simeon Career Academy to vote. In to prevent this attitude from forming the classroom discussions, students talk in future voters, the Citizens Informa- about things they’d want to change in tion Service of Illinois specializes in their community–such as long road catching people early. delays–and learn which level of gov- Among CIS’s many youth-target- ernment addresses which issue, how ed initiatives is the Future Voter to reach the representatives, and how Candace Kendrick Program, which selects Illinois high to make decisions on candidates. engages students in school students ages 16 to 18 to “Whatever they decide is what’s civic discussions. learn more about civics via classroom going to happen,” says senior Demetrius instruction, community service, mock Thomas–already a registered voter–of elections and debates, and Get Out elected officials. “You don’t want some- the Vote. The goal is to inform and one who isn’t going to do anything, or educate students, thereby encouraging someone who is just taking up space.” them to become more participatory Thomas, who plans to attend col- not just as future American voters, lege in the fall, believes that every vote but as American citizens. counts in an election. “If you don’t Reggie Winfrey, executive director vote, you won’t make a difference,” he of foundation grantee CIS, says the emphasizes. “It’s an important decision program’s many facets “are all very in your life. You can’t change something important to educating today’s youth without voting for the right person.” on becoming a more responsible and informed citizen,” he explains.

33 2003 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, grantseekers are encouraged to visit the communities program section of the foundation’s Web site (www.mccormicktribune.org) prior to submitting an application. Allentown, PA Baltimore, MD

Chicago Blackhawk Charities $500,000 Supports programs for youth who are home- Morning Call Charities less, ill, abused, or otherwise at risk, and $22,500 promotes health, fitness, and teamwork. Supports education and literacy programs for Baltimore Sun Charities children, adults, and those with disabilities. $57,500 Provides grants to organizations that assist children, youth, and families in need through- Chicago Tribune Charities out the Baltimore metropolitan area. $5,779,183 Anaheim, CA Funds programs that promote child and family development, improve reading and literacy, and alleviate hunger. Boston, MA

Angels Care $337,000 Supports recreation, education, and health WB56 Family First Fund programs that assist underprivileged and $693,800 CLTV Kids Charities disabled youth. Primarily supports programs providing aca- $375,000 demic and social development to children and Supports health, welfare, and educational teens, such as mentoring programs, academic programs for children, with emphasis on tutoring, and peer leadership training. children’s literacy programs.

Mighty Ducks Care Chicago, IL $490,000 Cubs Care Funds programs that focus on children and $920,000 youth, education, health, and special needs Funds neighborhood-based non-profit organi- in underserved communities. zations, as well as programs that support chil- dren with special needs, victims of domestic violence, and youth baseball leagues. Bears Care $1,076,000 Supports education, youth and families, athlet- ics, entrepreneurship, and health programs, with a particular emphasis on programs aimed at disadvantaged youth.

34 Denver, CO

WGN Radio 720 Neediest Kids Fund $997,000 Primarily supports youth development and Colorado Avalanche Community Fund Post-News Season to Share Fund childhood hunger programs; some holiday $519,000 $1,554,000 clothing and food for children. Supports children and families, violence Supports programs addressing hunger, prevention, and youth health and sports. homelessness, and the needs of children and families.

WGN-TV Children’s Charities $1,340,400 Colorado Rockies Charity Fund Supports programs that benefit children, such $1,347,500 WB2 Charities Fund as early intervention, child abuse prevention, Promotes participation in baseball and softball $2,377,500 recreation, advocacy, child welfare, and by people of all ages and abilities, and sup- Funds organizations that promote the health holiday gift programs. ports education, literacy, health, and youth and well-being of children, youth, and families. drug and alcohol abuse prevention programs.

Cleveland, OH El Paso, TX

Denver Broncos Charities Fund $1,384,000 Cavaliers Charities Supports programs that benefit youth athletics, $1,409,921 education, the physically challenged, and Supports education, recreation, and employ- The Border Fund at-risk children and their families. ment and life skills programs, primarily focus- $1,935,400 ing on at-risk youth. Supports programs that assist underprivileged members of the community, such as the home- less, the disabled, and children. Dallas, TX Denver Nuggets Community Fund $764,409 Ft. Lauderdale, FL Funds education, health, and youth programs, especially for at-risk or underserved children.

WB33’s Kids Fund Sun-Sentinel Children’s Fund $1,403,000 $2,426,825 Funds programs that focus on education and Funds programs that provide low-income chil- health initiatives for youth under the age of 18. dren and families with food, shelter, emergency assistance, health programs, abuse prevention, Post-News Charities education programs, and holiday activities. $1,739,500 Supports programs that primarily aid young children from birth to 8, as well as literacy and youth recreation initiatives in metropolitan Denver.

35 2003 Communities Grants Highlights continued

Grand Rapids, MI

Fox 61 Family Fund $494,000 Los Angeles Times Family Fund Funds programs that support education, litera- Fox 17 Charities Fund $2,478,650 cy, and family health awareness, as well as $137,000 Supports programs that address the needs of those that prevent child and spousal abuse. Funds programs that promote education disadvantaged children, youth, and families. and public health awareness, as well as programs that provide hunger relief and clothing for children. Houston, TX Lowell, MA

Greenwich, CT Lowell Sun Charities $170,239 Funds programs that support education, health WB39 Cares for Kids Fund literacy, cultural arts, youth, and community $1,009,000 development. The Advocate/Greenwich Time Holiday Fund Supports organizations that promote the $35,000 physical and/or psychological well being Supports programs providing basic human of children and their families. needs and positive youth development to dis- Manhattan, KS advantaged families.

Indianapolis, IN Harrisburg, PA

The Manhattan Fund Fox 59 Community Fund $386,500 $165,000 Funds programs that promote arts education, Fox 43 Charities Funds organizations that focus on social, moral, literacy, and youth development; that alleviate $588,000 emotional, and physical aspects of youth devel- hunger and homelessness; and that support Supports programs that assist with the basic opment for adolescents ages 13 to 18. those with developmental disabilities. needs of children, youth, and families.

Melville, NY Hartford, CT Los Angeles, CA

Newsday Charities KTLA Charities Fund $1,386,000 The Courant Community Fund $1,809,500 Funds programs that support children and youth, the elderly, arts and education, literacy, $76,500 Provides funding for academic achievement and community development. Supports educational and other children and initiatives, child and youth development, health youth programs, as well as family welfare pro- programs, holiday events for disadvantaged grams that strengthen the family structure. children, and programs that deter homeless- ness and hunger.

36 New Orleans, LA

Orlando Sentinel Family Fund North County Times $2,002,914 Charities Fund Supports programs that assist with the basic $877,000 ABC 26 Children First needs of children and families, abuse prevention Supports programs for children and families, $342,000 and literacy programs, and toy programs. Provides funding for crime prevention, child providing holiday gifts, food, clothing, and abuse prevention, recreation, education, nutri- shelter, child abuse prevention/intervention, tion, and medical services. recreation, education, and adult and Philadelphia, PA children’s literacy programs.

Newport News, VA Seattle, WA

Philadelphia’s WB17 Cares $736,000 Supports organizations specializing in the Daily Press Holiday Fund needs of children and teens, primarily Q-13/WB22 Cares Fund $199,000 funding after-school programs that provide $489,000 Supports organizations that provide food, for academic and social development. Funds programs that enhance opportunities for clothing, shelter, toys, and abuse prevention youth in education, health, and mentorships. programs for children and families.

Sacramento, CA Washington, DC New York, NY

Fox40 Helping Hand Fund WB11 Care for Kids Fund $397,400 $810,500 Supports programs that address the health and Supports funding for nonprofits in the Tri-State well being of children, youth, and families. WB 50 Family Fund area that serve disadvantaged children $121,000 through dropout prevention, abuse prevention, Supports programs that have a long-term posi- and health programs. tive impact on children and youth and that San Diego, CA strengthen families.

Orlando, FL Total Communities Grants KSWB Cares for Kids $47,329,442 $2,251,100 Orlando Magic Funds organizations that specialize in the needs Youth Foundation of children, with emphasis on programs that $918,700 address the mental, emotional, and physical Funds programs that support children consid- well being of underprivileged children. ered to be at risk as a result of physical, emo- tional, economic, or environmental challenges.

37 2003 General Fund Grants

Action Against Crime Asian American Journalists Association Center for Media and Security Ltd. & Violence Education Fund San Francisco, CA Millwood, NY Washington, DC $80,000 $70,000 $50,000 The Associated Press Managing Center for Public Integrity Adler Planetarium Editors Foundation Inc. Washington, DC Chicago, IL New York, NY $80,000 $500,000 $25,000 Center for Strategic and Advertising Council Inc. The Association of Fundraising International Studies New York, NY Professionals Washington, DC $50,000 Naperville, IL $20,000 $25,000 After School Alliance Center for the Study of Flint, MI Atlantic Salmon Federation (U.S.) Inc. the Presidency $8,500 Calais, ME Washington, DC $50,000 $50,000 After School Matters Inc. Chicago, IL Big Shoulders Fund Centers For New Horizons Inc. $100,000 Chicago, IL Chicago, IL $1,190,000 $220,000 Alfred Friendly Foundation Washington, DC Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Centro de Periodistas $40,000 Chicago, IL de Investigacion, A.C. $500,000 Mexico American Press Institute Inc. $50,000 Reston, VA Bronzeville Military Academy $165,000 Chicago, IL Charity Lobbying in the Public Interest $25,000 Washington, DC American Press Institute Inc. $40,000 Minneapolis, MN Cantigny First Division Foundation $128,818 Wheaton, IL Chicago Academy of Sciences $1,641,537 Chicago, IL American Red Cross of $125,000 Greater Chicago Cantigny Foundation Conference Series Chicago, IL Wheaton, IL Chicago Communities in Schools $250,000 $880,846 Chicago, IL $175,000 American Society of Newspaper Cantigny Foundation Education Editors Foundation Inc. Conference Series Chicago Community Foundation Reston, VA Wheaton, IL Chicago, IL $204,000 $141,838 $250,000

AMVETS National Service Foundation Cantigny Foundation Journalism Chicago Council on Foreign Relations Lanham, MD Conference Series Chicago, IL $50,000 Wheaton, IL $175,000 $438,467 Arthur F. Burns Fellowship Program Inc. Chicago Crime Commission Washington, DC Cantigny Foundation Operating Chicago, IL $25,000 Wheaton, IL $10,000 $2,485,611 Arts & Business Council of Chicago Chicago Historical Society Chicago, IL Chicago, IL $25,000 $300,000

38 Chicago Humanities Festival Community Media Workshop Evans Scholars Foundation Chicago, IL Chicago, IL Golf, IL $100,000 $45,000 $25,000

Chicago Metropolis 2020 Community Renewal Society Executive Service Corps of Chicago Chicago, IL Chicago, IL Chicago, IL $328,000 $203,500 $50,000

Chicago Metropolitan Association for Constitutional Rights Foundation Chicago Field Museum the Education of Young Children Chicago, IL Chicago, IL Chicago, IL $50,000 $1,000,000 $330,000 Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Foundation Center Chicago Public Schools/Department of JROTC Chicago, IL New York, NY Chicago, IL $200,000 $5,000 $50,000 Current Links in Education Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge Child Care Coalition of Lake County Flossmoor, IL Valley Forge, PA Lake Bluff, IL $14,500 $30,000 $50,000 Day Care Action Council of Illinois Gettysburg National Battlefield The Citadel Foundation Chicago, IL Museum Foundation Charleston, SC $400,800 Washington, DC $25,000 $50,000 DePaul University Citizen Advocacy Center Chicago, IL Girl Scouts Elmhurst, IL $100,000 Rockford, IL $28,000 $160,000 Dolores Kohl Education Foundation Citizens Information Service of Illinois Highland Park, IL The Grantmaker Forum on Chicago, IL $420,000 Community & National Service $50,000 Berkeley, CA Donors Forum of Chicago $10,000 City Colleges of Chicago Chicago, IL Chicago, IL $51,000 Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania $500,000 Pittsburgh, PA Ecumenical Child Care Network $10,000 City Year Chicago Chicago, IL Chicago, IL $50,000 Greater Chicago Food Depository $100,000 Chicago, IL Education Trust Inc. $500,000 Civil Society Institute Washington, DC Newton Center, MA $50,000 Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership $140,000 Los Angeles, CA El Valor Corporation $25,000 Civitas Initiative Chicago, IL Chicago, IL $155,000 IAPA Press Institute Inc. $310,000 Miami, FL Erikson Institute $580,000 Committee to Protect Journalists Inc. Chicago, IL New York, NY $222,800 Illinois Campus Compact $60,000 Rockford, IL $45,000

39 2003 General Fund Grants continued

Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and IT Resource Center Metropolitan Family Services Refugee Rights Chicago, IL Chicago, IL Chicago, IL $50,000 $250,000 $25,000 Jim Murray Memorial Foundation Mikva Challenge Grant Foundation Illinois Facilities Fund Los Angeles, CA Chicago, IL Chicago, IL $5,000 $35,000 $190,000 Kansas State University Foundation Morton Arboretum Illinois Humanities Council Manhattan, KS Lisle, IL Chicago, IL $50,000 $250,000 $20,000 Korean War Educator Foundation Museum of Broadcast Communications Illinois Institute of Technology Tuscola, IL Chicago, IL Chicago, IL $5,000 $25,000 $1,000,000 Lake Zurich Area Veterans Monument Museum of Television & Radio Illinois Network of Child Care Lake Zurich, IL New York, NY Resource & Referral Agencies $2,500 $50,000 Bloomington, IL $220,000 LDRC Institute Music Institute of Chicago New York, NY Winnetka, IL Independent Sector $20,000 $250,000 Washington, DC $12,500 Library Media Project National Association of Broadcasters Chicago, IL Education Foundation Institute of Cultural Affairs $20,000 Washington, DC Chicago, IL $70,000 $26,000 Lincoln Park Zoological Society Chicago, IL The National Association of Child Care Instituto Prensa y Sociedad $500,000 Resource and Referral Agencies Lima, Peru Washington, DC $33,000 Loyola University of Chicago $10,000 Chicago, IL Inter-University Seminar on $1,074,000 National Association Armed Forces and Society of Hispanic Journalists Chicago, IL Robert C. Maynard Institute for Washington, DC $25,000 Journalism Education $80,000 Oakland, CA Interfaith Youth Core $160,000 National Association of Minority Chicago, IL Media Executives $40,000 McCormick Tribune Foundation– Vienna, VA Charitable Event Sponsorships $259,550 International Center for Journalists Inc. Chicago, IL Washington, DC $199,168 National Black Child $296,000 Development Institute McCormick Tribune Foundation– Washington, DC International Women’s Media Foundation Employee Matching Gifts $100,000 Washington, DC Chicago, IL $40,000 $749,794 National Strategy Forum Chicago, IL IPS Communication Foundation Metropolitan Chicago Information Center $100,000 Beyoglu-Istanbul, Turkey Chicago, IL $25,000 $250,000

40 National-Louis University Pacific News Service University of Chicago-Irving B. Harris Wheeling, IL San Francisco, CA Graduate School of Public Policy $165,000 $80,000 Chicago, IL $22,000 Naval Institute Foundation Parents United for Responsible Education Annapolis, MD Chicago, IL University of Illinois Foundation $70,000 $35,000 Chicago, IL $250,000 New Directions for News Partnership for Quality Child Care Minneapolis, MN Chicago, IL University of North Carolina $210,900 $812,500 Chapel Hill, NC $50,000 North Park University Philanthropy Roundtable Chicago, IL Washington, DC University of North Carolina $100,000 $5,000 At Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC Northern Illinois Leadership Seminar Quebec-Labrador Foundation $6,085 Oak Park, IL Ipswich, MA $15,000 $25,000 University of St. Mary of the Lake–Mundelein Seminary Northern Illinois University Radio and Television News Directors Mundelein, IL DeKalb, IL Foundation Inc. $500,000 $10,000 Washington, DC $231,250 University of Wisconsin-Madison Northwestern University– Madison, WI Media Management Center The Reporters Committee $30,000 Evanston, IL for Freedom of the Press $550,000 Arlington, VA Voices for Illinois Children $47,000 Chicago, IL Northwestern University– $550,000 Medill School of Journalism Shedd Aquarium Evanston, IL Chicago, IL WETA $2,248,100 $500,000 Arlington, VA $50,000 Northwestern University Society of Environmental Journalists Civic Education Project Jenkintown, PA Women’s Business Development Center Evanston, IL $50,000 Chicago, IL $30,000 $10,000 Society of the First Infantry Division Northwestern University School of Law Blue Bell, PA World Press Freedom Committee Chicago, IL $10,000 Reston, VA $25,000 $40,000 United Negro College Fund Inc. Northwestern University Settlement Chicago, IL World Press Institute Chicago, IL $250,000 St. Paul, MN $125,000 $146,000 University of Chicago Notre Dame High School Chicago, IL Niles, IL $2,400,000 $100,000 Total General Fund University of Chicago-Center $33,834,549 Ounce of Prevention Fund for Early Childhood Research Chicago, IL Chicago, IL $246,000 $153,985

41 Summary of 2003 Grants Paid

Communities Program Grants Other Grants City Total Grant Total

Chicago, Illinois...... $10,987,583 General Fund ...... $33,834,549 Denver, Colorado...... 9,685,910 Disaster Relief ...... 1,108,500 Los Angeles, California ...... 4,288,150 San Diego, California...... 3,128,100 Total Grants Paid Orlando, Florida ...... 2,921,614 (including communities) ...... $82,272,491 Fort Lauderdale, Florida ...... 2,426,825 El Paso, Texas...... 1,935,400 Cleveland, Ohio...... 1,409,921 Dallas, Texas ...... 1,403,000 Melville, New York ...... 1,386,000 Houston, Texas...... 1,009,000 Anaheim, California ...... 827,000 New York, New York...... 810,500 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ...... 736,000 Boston, Massachusetts...... 693,800 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania ...... 588,000 Hartford, Connecticut ...... 570,500 Seattle, Washington...... 489,000 Sacramento, California...... 397,400 Manhattan, Kansas ...... 386,500 New Orleans, Louisiana...... 342,000 Newport News, Virginia ...... 199,000 Lowell, Massachusetts...... 170,239 Indianapolis, Indiana ...... 165,000 Grand Rapids, Michigan...... 137,000 Washington, DC ...... 121,000 Baltimore, Maryland ...... 57,500 Greenwich, Connecticut ...... 35,000 Allentown, Pennsylvania ...... 22,500

Total Communities Grants ...$47,329,442

42 2003 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 Colonel 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.

Combined Annual Combined Total Assets Operating Expenditures In millions of dollars In millions of dollars

$3,000 $25.0

$2,724

$21.0 $2,500 $20.0 $20.0 $2,316 $19.3 $19.3 $19.5 $18.7

$2,074 $2,084

$2,000

$1,795 $1,735 $15.0

$1,500

$10.0

$1,000

$5.0

$500

1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003

43 2003 Foundation Financial Highlights

McCormick Tribune Foundation Financial Highlights

Total Assets Total Charitable Distributions In millions of dollars In millions of dollars

$3,000 $125.0 $118.9 $113.2 $112.2

$2,451 $104.0 $2,500 $100.0 $91.4 $88.9 $2,062

$2,000 $1,855 $1,855 $75.0 $1,600 $1,555 $1,500

$50.0

$1,000

$25.0 $500

1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003

Number of Grants

2,500

1,975 2,000 1,918 1,950 1,851 1,857 1,723

1,500

1,000

500

1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003

44 Cantigny Foundation Cantigny First Division Foundation Financial Highlights Financial Highlights

Total Assets Total Assets In millions of dollars In thousands of dollars

$300 $2,500 $271 $255 $2,041 $250 $229 $2,000

$217 $194 $1,632 $1,675 $200 $1,557 $178 $1,500 $1,409

$150 $1,211

$1,000

$100

$500 $50

1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003

Annual Operating Expenses Annual Operating Expenses In millions of dollars In thousands of dollars

$14.0 $2,000 $1,757

$12.0 $11.6

$10.7 $10.5 $10.7 $10.6 $1,509 $10.1 $1,500 $1,452 $10.0 $1,368 $1,251 $1,198

$8.0

$1,000

$6.0

$4.0 $500

$2.0

1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003

45 McCormick Tribune Foundation Staff

The McCormick Tribune Foundation relies on the resources and talents of 29 full-time staff members working in executive and program teams to make charitable distributions in excess of $88 million annually. Their commitment to the field of philanthropy has indeed made a difference in the lives of the people and nonprofit organizations they serve.

Administration: From left, Holly Simpson, Communications Manager, Tonya Pitrof, Executive Development: From left, Trish Gossard, Secretary, Mike Swanson, Administrative Manager, Aaron Smith, Administrative Officer Development Officer and Lisa Montez, Senior Development and Compliance Officer

Citizenship: John Sirek, Program Director, Education: From left, Ellen Collins-Bush, Program Officer, Wanda Newell, Program Director, Andrea Jett, Program Officer Kathleen Praznowski, Senior Program Officer

46 Communities: Back row, Anna LauBach, Program Officer, Matthew Blakely, Program Officer, Gayle Walker, Program Coordinator, Bill Koll, Assistant Director, Dawn Callahan, Program Assistant. Front row, David Pesqueira, Senior Program Officer, Sharon Cleghorn, Program Administrator, Catherine Brown, Program Director

Journalism: From left, Mark Hallett, Senior Special Initiatives: Nicholas Goodban, Senior Information Systems: Laura Embers, Information Program Officer, Meghann Mulherin, Program Vice President of Philanthropy, Alexandra Foley, Systems Specialist, Ray DeBiase, Director Officer, Vivian Valhberg, Program Director Senior Program Officer

47 McCormick Tribune Foundation Directors and Officers

Board of Directors

John W. Madigan Chairman of the Board

Charles T. Brumback Board Member

James C. Dowdle Board Member

Dennis J. FitzSimons Board Member

Jack Fuller 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/Philanthropy

Louis J. Marsico, Jr. Vice President/Finance and Administration

Executive Directors

James W. Sutherland Executive Director, Cantigny Foundation

John Votaw Executive Director, Cantigny First Division Foundation

For Additional Information

McCormick Tribune Foundation 435 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 770 Chicago, Illinois 60611

Telephone: 312/222-3512 Facsimile: 312/222-3523 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mccormicktribune.org

48 Writer/Editor: Holly Simpson Designer: Wildenradt Design Associates Printer: Active Graphics Photographers: Richard Barnes, Mary Hanlon, David Joel, Roark Johnson, Nathan Mandell, Jason Smith, Doug Snower, Jonathan Wayne, Susan Werner