Making a difference: Chicago Tribune assists hundreds of non-profit organizations each year by raising awareness of the good work they do and enlisting your support of Chicago Tribune Charities. In addition,
Chicago Tribune Foundation supports many organizations through grants, and our employees give
generously of their time and dollars -- as volunteers, board members and donors.

Chicago Tribune Foundation

Volunteerism, Giving Back

The foundation aims to promote public knowledge and strengthen the Chicago metropolitan community by encouraging journalistic excellence and diversity, supporting diverse cultural institutions and arts education for low-income children, and promoting civic efforts.
Grants List (PDF)
Guidelines (PDF)
Employee Matching Gifts
Chicago Tribune Media Group employees generously donate their time, talent and donations to give back to our community.

TribUnity Employee Volunteer Program
Volunteer network

Chicago Tribune Charities

News in Education

Chicago Tribune Charities, a McCormick Foundation fund, supports programs and special initiatives that help at-risk children and families, develop reading and literacy skills and alleviate hunger.
Donate to Chicago Tribune Charities
Read about holiday giving
Chicago Tribune News in Education provides curriculum programs that integrate the newspaper into the classroom environment and encourage learning.
Free Teaching Program for Grades 4-8
Sunday Newspaper Program




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