Geographic Considerations

Education and Public Health Programs

The Foundation’s education and public health grants are generally made to organizations that serve individuals and communities in the greater Chicago area. We also consider leading U.S.-based programs that reach broader populations across the U.S. and internationally or have the potential to have a meaningful impact on best practices at the national or international level.

Organizations that do not serve populations in the Chicago area and do not meet the foregoing standards are rarely considered by the Board. As a result, we generally discourage them from submitting inquiries to the Foundation. If you have a question as to whether your organization or program qualifies for consideration, please call our office and speak to a program officer about whether it is appropriate to submit a Grantseeker Information Form.

Scientific Research Programs

The Foundation’s physical science research grants are made to leading organizations across the United States. In this priority area, the location of the program is less critical than the match with the Foundation’s grantmaking priorities.

With regard to medical research, the Foundation is not accepting inquiries.