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"Although Robert R. McCormick was a true citizen of the world, his heart,and his major contributions, were always in Chicago," said David L. Grange,president and chief executive officer, McCormick Foundation, "The McCormickFoundation is part of his legacy and, like McCormick, the Foundation seeks toimprove civic health. We are proud to help fund these important initiativesand to be part of efforts to support our city, our communities, and ourcitizens."
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2009 Program Grant Highlights
To ensure a national treasure remains relevant for generations to come,the McCormick Foundation granted $3 million to the Museum of Science andIndustry (MSI) (http://www.msichicago.org) for the U-505(http://www.msichicago.org/whats-here/exhibits/u-505) exhibit. The U-505 isthe only maritime vessel of its kind on display in the United States. Themulti-year grant is part of "Science Rediscovered," a comprehensive campaignfocused on updating and developing new exhibits for children that stimulateinterest and learning. The grant allows MSI to establish a fund for the U-505exhibit, purchase immediate replacement items, invest in enhancements and meetupdated energy requirements. Col. Robert R. McCormick was one of the earlyadvocates in bringing the German submarine to the people of Chicago,understanding that its story would inspire and teach important lessons aboutWorld War II, technology, political history and warfare to youngergenerations. To date, the McCormick Foundation has committed a total of $8million to the U-505 exhibit.
Additionally, the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT)(http://www.iit.edu) will receive a $400,000 grant over two years for theMcCormick Scholarship Fund to support low-income students from Illinois. Thegrant will provide 20, $10,000 scholarships for IIT students affected by thecurrent difficult economic conditions. The McCormick Foundation has been along-time partner of IIT, and has invested more than $20 million since 1989 totransform student life as well as revitalize the South Side of Chicago.
To support our wounded soldiers and veterans, the McCormick Foundationgranted $375,000 to Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago(http://www.catholiccharities.net) for its veterans' programs, including St.Leo's Campus, a permanent supportive housing program for veterans withdisabilities, Cooke's Manor, a transitional housing program for homelessveterans, and Bishop Goedert Residence for retired veterans. All three ofthese programs provide supportive services and linkage to their residents. Thegrant allows Catholic Charities to sustain the organization's current programsand develop new initiatives. It also honors the service and legacy of Col.Robert R. McCormick and his years of military service to the veterans ofIllinois. Catholic Charities is also a long-time partner of the McCormickFoundation and remains at the forefront of innovative and effectiveinterventions with Chicago's most vulnerable populations.
Below is the complete listing of the fourth-quarter grants approved by theMcCormick Foundation's Board of Directors:
About the McCormick Foundation
The McCormick Foundation is a nonprofit organization committed tostrengthening our free, democratic society by investing in children,communities and country. Through its five grantmaking programs, Cantigny Parkand Golf, and three world-class museums, the Foundation helps build a moreactive and engaged citizenry. It was established as a charitable trust in1955, upon the death of Colonel Robert R. McCormick, the longtime editor andpublisher of the Chicago Tribune. The McCormick Foundation is one of thenation's largest charities, with $1.2 billion in assets. For more information,please visit http://www.McCormickFoundation.org.Special Initiatives Grants Civic Institutions 1. Chicago Metropolis 2020 (Chicago) $250,000 For general operating support 2. Corporate Leadership Center (Chicago) $50,000 To support a nonprofit leader to participate in the CEO perspective program at Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management 3. Metropolitan Planning Council (Chicago) $200,000 For general operating support over two years Cultural Institutions 4. Chicago Children's Choir $75,000 For general operation support 5. Museum of Science and Industry (Chicago) $3,000,000 For multi-year maintenance of the U-505 submarine as part of the "Science Rediscovered" comprehensive campaign Educational Institutions 6. Christ the King Jesuit College Preparatory High School (Chicago) $100,000 For new building construction of the high school 7. Cristo Rey Jesuit High School (Chicago) $100,000 For renovation of a multipurpose space at the school 8. St. Martine de Porres High School (Waukegan, Ill) $100,000 For general operating support 9. Illinois Institute of Technology (Chicago) $400,000 For student scholarships 10. Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation (Alexandria, Va.) $200,000 For the Need-Based Scholarship program for children of marines residing in Chicago over 5 years Social Service Institutions 11. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago $375,000 For veterans' programs 12. Communities in Schools of Chicago $200,000 For the Agency Impact Initiative 13. Hazelden Foundation (Center City, Minn.) $75,000 For the Chicago Bullying Prevention initiative Grand Total $5,125,000
SOURCE McCormick Foundation
