About the McCormick Tribune Foundation

The McCormick Tribune Foundation is one of the nation's largest charitable organizations, with combined assets of close to $1.5 billion. In 2004 the foundation approved the distribution of more than $109 million to invest in communities, address human needs and promote the ideals of a democratic society through innovative partnerships. The foundation, which celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2005, was first established as a charitable trust upon the death of Col. Robert R. McCormick, longtime editor and publisher of the Chicago Tribune.

The foundation provides assistance in four program areas - communities, education, journalism and citizenship - and funds a special initiatives program. Through its grants, the foundation seeks to improve the social and economic environment; encourage a free and responsible discussion of issues affecting the nation; enhance the effectiveness of American education; and stimulate responsible citizenship.

For more information, visit http://www.mccormicktribune.org/.

The foundation is currently creating a 10,000-square foot museum focusing on the importance of our First Amendment freedoms, to open in the spring of 2006. The museum will be located on the first and second floors of the historic Tribune Tower, at 435 N. Michigan Avenue.

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