Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation

The Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. With 13 employees, the foundation focuses its philanthropic efforts on three key areas: land conservation, artistic vitality, and regional collections. Through grants and other forms of support, the foundation aims to protect and restore natural lands in the Chicago region and the Lowcountry of South Carolina. It also strives to strengthen the artistic community by supporting arts organizations that are both creatively accomplished and financially sound. Additionally, the foundation seeks to enhance access to and public engagement with regional collections, encouraging individuals to explore their history and consider their future. The foundation's mission is deeply rooted in the values of its founders, Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley, who believed in the importance of land, arts, and collections as reflections of a community's identity and heritage. This legacy continues to guide the foundation's work today, with a team of dedicated board members and staff committed to carrying forward the Donnelley's vision of a region enriched by these vital elements. For more information about the Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation and its programs, please visit their website at gddf.org.