Who We Are
Our history
Lloyd A. ("Cap") Fry, Jr. (1917–2001), son of our founder and father of our past Board Chair, served as President and a Director of this Foundation for over a decade. He was also President of the Lloyd A. Fry Roofing Co. from 1955 to 1977, and it was his stewardship that built the success reflected in the Foundation's endowment today. In the letter below, Mr. Fry recounts the remarkable beginning and rapid growth of the company.
How the Fry Roofing Co. Began
A letter from Lloyd A. (“Cap”) Fry, Jr., 1917–2001
IN HIS OWN WORDS
Lloyd A. Fry Foundation celebrates 40 years
In September 2023, we had the opportunity to celebrate a milestone with our grantees, friends, families, and philanthropic community at the Arts Club of Chicago. While the event commemorated 40 years of grantmaking in Chicago, it more importantly celebrated the incredible work of our over 140 grantee partners. To quote Fry Foundation President Unmi Song’s remarks at the event, “All of you are working on things that are more difficult than the origins of the universe. You are my heroes. Thank you for your service.”
You can relive the Fry Foundation 40th anniversary celebration by viewing the event videos below and visiting the event photo gallery and the Pixster photobooth gallery.