2007 Grants

This is a list of the Special Initiatives Program grants awarded by the Foundation's Board of Directors last year. For a complete list of all current Special Initiatives Program grants, please click here.

Civic Institutions

Chicago Public Education Fund, Chicago, IL
www.cpef.org
$1,000,000
For Leadership Fund III to improve school leadership and student achievement
Effective: 1/1/2008 - 12/31/2012

Cultural Institutions

Lincoln Park Zoological Society, Chicago, IL
www.lpzoo.com
$500,000
For restoration of the south pond and environmental education programs
Effective: 1/1/2008 - 12/31/2010

Health Institutions

Children's Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL
www.childrensmemorial.org
$5,000,000
For the campaign to support the new hospital in Streeterville
Effective: 6/1/2007 - 6/30/2012

Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
www.rush.edu
$472,875
For a preschool social emotional learning initiative at Rush Neurobehavioral Center
Effective: 1/1/2008 - 12/31/2010

Social Service Institutions

Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired, Chicago, IL
www.thechicagolighthouse.org
$480,000
For support of the Birth to Three program and adaptive technology services for youth over three years
Effective: 1/1/2008 - 12/31/2010

Have Dreams, Park Ridge, IL
www.havedreams.org
$500,000
For expansion of its Communication and Independent Life Skills program for children with autism
Effective: 1/1/2008 - 12/31/2011

Non-Chicago Institutions

The Advertising Council, Inc., New York, NY
www.adcouncil.org
$150,000
For an emergency preparedness campaign and general support over three years
Effective: 5/23/2007 - 5/23/2010