Strengthening Chicago’s Shared Ownership Ecosystem
For generations, Chicago’s neighborhoods have been shaped by the people who call them home. Historically, many communities like Bronzeville, Hyde Park, Little Village,…
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Spotlights on community issues, the people, and the organizations who contribute to effective philanthropy as well as a stronger Chicago region and world.
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Trust Talks, The Podcast – Episode 22: Reimagining Development Through Shared Ownership
As Chicago neighborhoods continue to expand with newly built businesses and homes, new opportunities emerge for residents to shape their communities. Yet, traditional…
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From the Archives: 1994 – The Origins of Young Leaders Fund
National Philanthropy Day, observed around the world on November 15th, celebrates the contributions of philanthropists of all backgrounds who dedicate their time, talents,…
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Ray and Susan Gillette: A Second Chapter in Philanthropy
Ray and Susan Gillette haven’t slowed down one bit since they grabbed the opportunity to retire early. Instead, the former advertising executives, who each served…
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Man of Steel: Edward L. Ryerson Represented a New Breed of Businessman
One of the most influential individuals in Trust history, Ryerson lived his life as an exercise in philanthropy and civic duty. Named to the Executive…
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Einstein's Friend: The Chicago Inventor Who Helped Defeat the Nazis
An unassuming but visionary donor, Edward F. Andrews directed his philanthropic focus on medicine and science. Andrews was a passionate and prolific inventor who regularly…
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The Trust Cares for the Forgotten Veteran
In 1923 the Trust published its fourth social survey, Survey of the Care of Disabled Ex-Service Men in Chicago, Study of the Adequacy of Social…
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David Dangler Attacked Administrative Problems with Innovative Changes
David Dangler, administrative officer in the Personal Trust Division of The Northern Trust Company, was a trusted and thoughtful advisor to many people looking to…
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For Children with Disabilities, Early Survey Provided Insight and Understanding
In 1924, Frank Loomis published the final installment in the early Trust’s series of social surveys. A 1924 survey found that disease caused most disabilities…
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Crime and Punishment in Chicago: Survey Focused On Cook County Jail
In 1924, Frank Loomis published the fourth installment in the early Trust’s series of social surveys. The Cook County Jail Survey in 1924 described inadequacies…
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The Heart and Soul of the Early Trust: Clifford Barnes
With the zeal of an enthusiastic leader, Clifford Barnes brought vision and business acumen to the early decades of the Trust. A religious man of…
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Bus Rapid Transit: Why the Trust Got Involved
A mere four years after The Rockefeller Foundation partnered with Chicago’s transit leaders to bring bus rapid transit (BRT) to the Windy City, the city’s first BRT…
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From Donor to Grantmaker with the Young Leaders Fund
Leveraging collective giving, for a bigger impact than any of us can make alone. That’s the principle behind the Young Leaders Fund, which celebrated its…
