Browse Grants



Organization Amount Project Year
The Chicago Ballet $4,000 general operations 2009
The Chicago Ballet $5,000 general operations 2008
The Chicago Chamber Musicians $10,000 general operations 2011
The Chicago Chamber Musicians $13,000 General Operations 2010
The Chicago Chamber Musicians $20,000 general operations 2009
The Chicago Chamber Musicians $12,000 general operations 2008
The Chicago Chamber Musicians $11,000 general operations 2012
The Chicago Chamber Musicians $11,000 general operations 2013
The Chicago Ensemble $3,000 General Operations 2010
The Chicago Ensemble $3,000 general operations 2009
The Chicago Ensemble $5,000 general operations 2008
The Chicago Moving Company $5,000 general operations 2011
The Chicago Moving Company $5,000 general operations 2010
The Chicago Moving Company $6,000 general operations 2009
The Chicago Moving Company $5,000 general operations 2008
The Company Company $15,000 general operations 2009
The Company Company $7,500 general operations 2008
The Conservation Foundation $55,000 A Citizen's Guide to Preserving the Fox River 2010
The Conservation Foundation $500,000 The Campaign for Conservation - Investing in Tomorrow 2008
The Field Museum $260,000 Calumet Environmental Education and Stewardship Expansion Project 2010
The Field Museum $275,000 the Calumet Environmental Leadership Project 2008
The Field Museum $66,000 Films from the Field 2008
The Field Museum $15,000 planning a Calumet stewardship map 2013
The Gift Theatre Company $5,000 general operations 2009
The Gift Theatre Company $5,000 general operations 2013

From the Blog

An introduction from David Farren

As I compose this initial post as Judith Stockdale's successor, I'm delighted by the warm welcome I've received in my new role, both here in Chicago and in the South Carolina Lowcountry. Although it can sometimes sound like a cliché, the opportunity to lead GDDF truly is a "dream job" for me. Read More »

18 years of foundation growth: Reflections and thanks from Judith Stockdale

A New Year is about looking forward, but at the end of 18-plus years at the foundation, I find myself looking back at my great learning curve and many challenging, fun, funny and marvelous experiences. Read More »

Laura Donnelley thanks Judith Stockdale for 18 years of service

A note from board chair Laura Donnelley as Judith Stockdale steps down as executive director after 18 years at the helm.  Read More »

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