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Spotlights on community issues, the people, and the organizations who contribute to effective philanthropy as well as a stronger Chicago region and world.

“Donor Profile” Stories

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Better Together: Trust and Innovation 80 Elevate Arts Funding

Sep 14 2020

When Arnie and Carol Kanter first set out to create a fund supporting small to mid-sized arts organizations, they didn’t necessarily intend to be “radical.”…
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Mary B. Richardson-Lowry on Rising to the Moment Through Philanthropy

Aug 24 2020

In celebration of Black Philanthropy Month, the Trust is featuring a series of conversations with Black philanthropists making their impact across the Chicago region. This…
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Darryl Rodgers Answers the Call to Serve

Aug 14 2020

In celebration of Black Philanthropy Month, the Trust is featuring a series of conversations with Black philanthropists making their impact across the Chicago region. This…
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Danielle Fregia, One of Chicago’s Young Professionals Giving Back to Her Community

Aug 10 2020

In celebration of Black Philanthropy Month, the Trust is featuring a series of conversations with Black philanthropists making their impact across the Chicago region. This…
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Kim Kamin Creates Value in Connections

May 26 2020

Born and raised in Chicago, Kim Kamin grew up seeing and hearing the Trust’s name all over the city in connection to the programs it…
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Joe Pedott Pays it Forward

May 26 2020

Joe Pedott knows firsthand the life-changing difference philanthropy can make in a person’s trajectory. When Pedott found himself living on his own as a teenager,…