Opening Doors

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Letters from the President & CEO and from the Chairman
   The Trust at a Glance
Discretionary Grants in Arts & Culture with stories from our grant recipients and donors
Expanded Arts & Culture grants list with amount and purpose
   Discretionary Grants in Basic Human Needs with stories from our grant recipients and donors
Expanded Basic Human Needs grants list with amount and purpose
Discretionary Grants in Community Development with stories from our grant recipients and donors
Expanded Community Develoment grants list with amount and purpose
   Discretionary Grants in Education with stories from our grant recipients and donors
Expanded Education grants list with amount and purpose
Discretionary Grants in Health with stories from our grant recipients and donors
Expanded Health grants list with amount and purpose
   Non-Discretionary Grants
including donor advised funds, designated funds, supporting organizations, matching gifts, Searle funds
Expanded list of non-discretionary grants with amount of gift
Identity-Focused Funds
The African American Legacy Initiative, Nuestro Futuro
   Geographic Affiliates
The Lake County Community Foundation, The Will County Community Foundation
In Memoriam
   Trustees Committee & Banks, Executive Committee & Appointing Authorities
New Funds for 2007
   Funds and Contributors (complete list)
Financial Highlights
   Staff List


2007 Annual Report