Supporting land conservation, artistic vitality, and regional collections for the people of the Chicago region and the Lowcountry of South Carolina.

Through grantmaking and other tools, the Foundation helps strengthen and sustain the communities in which we work by supporting equitable and inclusive access and engagement with land, art, and collections.

LAND CONSERVATION

Natural lands; preserved and restored on a landscape scale — are critical to the well-being of wildlife, plant life, and human communities.

ARTISTIC VITALITY

Arts organizations; creatively accomplished and operationally strong — are the backbone of our regions’ artistic vitality.

COLLECTIONS

Collections; accessible to the public and creatively interpreted, urge us to consider where we’ve been, where we are now and where our next steps might take us.

GDDF News

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Conway Flooding from Hurricane Florence A stop sign is nearly underwater due to flooding in Conway, SC Photo by CLCrow Photography - Myrtle Beach

Grant of $25,000 to assist with disaster recovery efforts in Horry County

Why Art Matters

Longstanding Federal Land Conservation Programs Remain in the Crosshairs

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