Robert R. McCormick Foundation

The Robert R. McCormick Foundation is committed to fostering communities of educated, informed and engaged citizens. Through philanthropic programs catered to Civics, Communities, Education, Journalism and Veterans as well as Cantigny Park and museums, the Foundation helps develop citizen leaders and works to make the world better. The Foundation was established as a charitable trust in 1955, upon the death of Colonel Robert R. McCormick, the longtime editor and publisher of the Chicago Tribune. The Robert R. McCormick Foundation is one of the nation's largest foundations, with more than $1 billion in assets. For more information, please visit www.mccormickfoundation.org

Website

http://www.mccormickfoundation.org

External link for Robert R. McCormick Foundation

Industry

Philanthropic Fundraising Services

Company size

51-200 employees

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Type

Nonprofit

Founded

1955

Specialties

Civic Engagement, Community Service, Education, Journalism, Veterans Affairs, Parks, Gardens, and Museums