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Donors Who Make a Difference

The Trust's impact is the combined effort of business leaders giving back. Families working together. Concerned neighbors championing their communities. Here are a few of the chapters in the Trust's diverse, evolving story.

View a complete list of recent Trust donors.

Rebecca Ford Terry

Rebecca Ford Terry works with the Trust to support the arts and diversity in metropolitan Chicago.

Baird & Warner

This successful real estate firm enlists all its employees in an innovative campaign to give something back.

Warren Lavey and Holly Rosencranz

These passionate professionals use their fund to address challenging social issues in the region.

Jennifer Tani

Asian Giving Circle gives Jennifer Tani the chance to continue advocating for the Asian-American community.

J. Ira and Nicki Harris

The Palm Beach residents maintain strong ties to Chicago through their longtime partnership with the Trust.

John G. Searle

After a prominent career in pharmaceutical science, one generous donor supports innovation in the field for generations to come.

Adela Cepeda

Adela Cepeda remains committed to the Trust after seeing the impact of its strategic grant making.

Forum Fund

Small nonprofits benefit from the Forum Fund's grants and business expertise.

The Pillars Fund

The Pillars Fund strives to promote civic engagement among Muslim Americans.

The Northern Trust Company

A shared belief in exemplary client service nurtures a long partnership between two landmark Chicago institutions.

Graham C. Grady

Working with the African American Legacy gives insight into the needs of African American families.

Marty Castro

This attorney and community advocate is helping shape the generosity of Latino communities into focused, effective philanthropy.

Lew and Marge Collens

Their lifelong passion for the arts and education finds new expression at the Trust.

Don and Elizabeth Thompson

For the Thompsons, a donor advised fund helps show the most effective ways to fight hunger in their own hometown.

Schopf & Weiss LLP

A law firm celebrates 20 years by giving something back—and a literacy program flourishes.

Share Your Story

Do you have a story to share?

Contact Kathy Pope, Assistant Director of Donor Services, at or 312.616.8000 ext. 149 to tell your giving story.