May 20, 2020
Thirteen Fry Foundation Grantees Awarded the Arts for Illinois Relief Fund Grants
The State of Illinois, the City of Chicago, and arts funders have come together to provide immediate support 501c3 organizations, individual artists, teaching artists, and arts administrators who are dealing with lost revenue or unrecoverable expenses due to COVID-19. In its first round, thirteen Fry Foundation grantees have been awarded AIRF grants. more >
May 20, 2020
Spotlight on Health: A COVID-19 Update from Fry Foundation Health Grantees
The world has changed fundamentally for the health sector as a result of COVID-19. Learn how Fry Foundation grantees have been nimble and reshaped their care delivery to meet the demands of the global pandemic. Additionally, learn how three health grantees have been tapped for a statewide initiative to expand COVID-19 testing on Chicago's South and West sides. more >
April 28, 2020
Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Announces New Senior Health Program Officer
The Fry Foundation is pleased to welcome Brian Bragg as the new Senior Program Officer for the Health program more >
March 26, 2020
Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Health Grantees - Streamlined Processes
We recognize that the COVID-19 outbreak has completely disrupted your operations. Please use your current Fry Foundation grant funds for general operating purposes, where the funds are needed most. Our goal is to offer you the flexibility needed to adapt to the current environment and deal with unforeseen circumstances. more >
March 18, 2020
Lloyd A. Fry Foundation response for COVID-19
The Foundation wants to provide flexibility to help grantees maintain the staff capacity needed to continue to operate strong programs as Chicago navigates the COVID-19 public health crisis. more >
March 18, 2020
An Open Letter to the Chicago Region’s Nonprofit Community | COVID-19
As the Chicago region grapples with unprecedented challenges presented by COVID-19, we are grateful for your ongoing work to provide essential public services, tackle inequities, and create communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. more >
December 16, 2019
News from the Employment Program
Several of the Fry Foundation’s Employment program grantees are sharing their learning in new webinars and reports. Fry Foundation grantees REDF and New Mom’s is sharing what it has learned about embedding brain and behavioral science in workforce programs and the Chicago Jobs Council has released a new report on how Chicagoland workforce agencies are educating participants about their rights when it comes to wages and working conditions. more >
December 16, 2019
Congratulations to Enrich Chicago as it celebrates its Fifth Anniversary
Friends from all across the Enrich Chicago community gathered to mark this anniversary and look forward to a flourishing and sustainable arts environment that is open, inclusive and equitable. more >
December 16, 2019
SPOTLIGHT: Education
Learn how Fry Foundation Education grantees University of Illinois Chicago, Network for College Success, LEAP Innovations, and Advance Illinois are helping aspiring and sitting principals lead CPS schools and improve opportunities for their students more >
October 14, 2019
Chicago Foundations support the initiative ‘Envisioning Justice,’ facilitated by Illinois Humanities
The Fry Foundation supported the arts education initiative Envisioning Justice through the Illinois Humanities. As part of the arts programming, nine groups received funding in 2018 for their work inside the carceral system. Two Fry Foundation grantees, Young Chicago Authors and Red Clay Dance, were among the recipients. The initiative engages Chicagoans of all neighborhoods, races, socio-economic backgrounds in a citywide conversation about the impact of incarceration in local communities. more >
October 14, 2019
Ingenuity is bringing Artlook to six cities
Fry Foundation grantee Ingenuity is working with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to expand the Artlook data platform to six other cities. more >
October 14, 2019
Two Fry Foundation grantees are selected to take part in a board diversity initiative
Arts Learning grantee the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago and Education grantee the Chicago Botanic Garden are two of 51 museums to participate in a $4 Million national initiative through the American Alliance of Museums. more >
October 14, 2019
Health and Employment grantees advocate for the amendment of two state laws
A cluster of Fry Foundation grantees in Health and Employment, including Women Employed, the Sargent Shriver National Center for Poverty Law, the AIDS Foundation and more, were at the forefront of advocating for the No Salary History amendment and the Health Care Worker Background Check Act. more >
October 14, 2019
The Fry Foundation says Farewell to its Health Program Officer and summer intern
The Fry Foundation bids farewell to Senior Program Officer for the health program Soo Na, and summer intern Justin Pita. more >
October 14, 2019
SPOTLIGHT: Health
Learn how our grantees ─ individually and collectively ─ are advancing the field of primary care through medical-home models. more >
July 30, 2019
Leaders of two Fry Foundation grantees are recipients of the New Leaders for Chicago Award and the Lab Artist Award:
Carlos Tortolero, the founder and president of the National Museum of Mexican Art, and Vershawn Sanders-Ward, founder of Red Clay Dance, were honored for their work in the arts. Carlos Tortolero has been named a recipient of the inaugural New Leaders for Chicago Award from the Field Foundation and MacArthur Foundation to expand the definition of leadership in Chicago. Vershawn Sanders-Ward has been named a recipient of Lab Artist Award by the Chicago Dancemakers Forum, an award granted to mid-career artists to research, explore and develop a new work of art. more >
July 30, 2019
A Letter from the President
To all the grantee organizations that have excellent diversity represented on your board and senior staff, the Lloyd A. Fry Foundation wishes to express our respect and appreciation for your commitment to diversity, equity and highly effective services for the diverse communities of Chicago more >
July 30, 2019
SPOTLIGHT: Employment
The adage that a rising tide lifts all boats does not hold true when it comes to the employment experiences of the black, Latinx, and immigrant populations in the United States and Chicago. Learn about how the Fry Foundation invests in strengthening the skills of prospective workers to create a pathway to higher paying jobs. more >
July 30, 2019
The Fry Foundation Receives an Award from the National Children’s Alliance
The Fry Foundation received the Community Philanthropy Leadership Award from the National Children’s Alliance’s annual Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. The award recognized the Foundation’s ongoing support of the Children’s Advocacy Center. more >
July 30, 2019
New Report from Ingenuity and the University of Chicago Consortium on School Research
Education grantee, UChicago Consortium on Research, and Arts Learning grantee, Ingenuity, co-authored a report that examines the relationship between arts education practices and social-emotional development. more >
July 30, 2019
Grantees Participate on the Mayoral Transition Team
Leaders from 20 Fry Foundation grantees in Arts Learning, Education, Employment, and Health served as representatives across Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s 10 transition teams. Learn more about which individuals were selected to participate. more >
May 14, 2019
Education Grantees Provide Professional Learning for CPS Principals and Teachers
In February, we convened twelve education grantees that work with school leaders and teacher to help improve the climate for learning in their schools. more >
May 13, 2019
SPOTLIGHT: Arts Learning
These are the features of the strongest arts learning programs. And, research shows, these are some of the things that young people need to develop the personal, social, and intellectual skills critical to success in life, school, and work. more >
March 12, 2019
Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Announces FY19 Third Quarter Grants
The Lloyd A. Fry Foundation is pleased to announce nineteen (19) third-quarter grants totaling $1,730,000 in support of Arts Learning, Education and Employment. more >
February 28, 2019
Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Announces New Employment Program Officer
The Lloyd A. Fry Foundation is pleased to announce Kristie Conklin is the new Employment Program Officer. more >
September 20, 2018
Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Announces FY19 First Quarter Grants
The Lloyd A. Fry Foundation is pleased to announce seventeen (17) first-quarter grants totaling $1,270,000 in support of Arts Learning, Education and Employment. more >
June 7, 2018
Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Announces New Arts Learning Program Officer
The Fry Foundation is pleased to welcome Sabrina Greig as the new Arts Learning Program Officer. more >
May 28, 2018
Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Announces FY18 Fourth-Quarter Grants
The Lloyd A. Fry Foundation is pleased to announce twenty-for (24) fourth-quarter grants totaling $1.95 million in support of Arts Learning, Education and Health. more >
March 6, 2018
Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Announces FY18 Third-Quarter Grants
The Lloyd A. Fry Foundation is pleased to announce twenty-two (22) third-quarter grants totaling $1.83 million in support of Education, Employment and Health. more >
December 5, 2017
Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Announces FY18 Second-Quarter Grants
The Lloyd A. Fry Foundation is pleased to announce twenty-six (26) second-quarter grants totaling $1,560,000 in support of Arts Learning, Employment and Health. more >
September 11, 2017
Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Announces FY18 First-Quarter Grants
The Lloyd A. Fry Foundation has announced first-quarter grants totaling $1,770,000 in support of Arts Learning, Education and Employment programs in the City of Chicago. more >
May 15, 2017
Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Announces FY17 Fourth-Quarter Grants
The Lloyd A. Fry Foundation is pleased to announce it awarded twenty-six (26) fourth-quarter grants totaling $2.3 million in support of Arts Learning, Education and Health. more >
March 7, 2017
Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Announces FY17 Third-Quarter Grants
The Lloyd A. Fry Foundation is pleased to announce twenty-one (21) third-quarter grants totaling $1.9 million in support of Education, Employment and Health. more >
February 21, 2017
Lloyd A. Fry Foundation is a signatory to the Joint Foundation Statement on Immigration
The Lloyd A. Fry Foundation is a signatory to the Joint Foundation Statement on Immigration, standing with over 160 other philanthropic institutions. more >
November 23, 2016
Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Announces FY17 Second-Quarter Grants
The Lloyd A. Fry Foundation is pleased to announce twenty (20) second-quarter grants totaling $1,062,000 in support of Arts Learning, Employment and Health. more >
October 3, 2016
Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Announces FY17 First-Quarter Grants
The Lloyd A. Fry Foundation is pleased to announce twenty-two (22) first-quarter grants totaling $1,722,500 in support of Arts Learning, Education and Employment. more >
June 16, 2016
Lloyd A. Fry Foundation elects Lloyd A. Fry, III as Board Chair
The Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Board of Directors is pleased to announce the election of Lloyd A. “Chip” Fry, III as Board Chair. He succeeds Howard M. “Scott” McCue III, who served as Chair for 18 years. more >
June 3, 2016
Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Announces FY16 Fourth-Quarter Grant Awards
The Lloyd A. Fry Foundation is pleased to announce twenty-nine (29) fourth-quarter grants totaling $1,485,000 in support of Arts Learning, Education, Health, and World Relief. more >
February 9, 2016
Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Announces FY16 Third-Quarter Grant Awards
The Lloyd A. Fry Foundation has announced third-quarter grants totaling $1,910,000 in support of Education, Employment, and Health programs in the City of Chicago. more >
November 13, 2015
Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Announces FY16 Second-Quarter Grant Awards
The Lloyd A. Fry Foundation has announced second-quarter grants totaling $1,075,000 in support of Arts Learning, Employment, and Health programs in the City of Chicago. more >
August 11, 2015
Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Announces FY16 First-Quarter Grant Awards
The Lloyd A. Fry Foundation has announced first-quarter grants totaling $1,235,500 in support of arts learning, education, and employment programs in the City of Chicago. more >
June 24, 2015
Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Announces FY15 Fourth Quarter Grant Awards
The Lloyd A. Fry Foundation has announced fourth-quarter grants totaling $1,797,000 in support of arts learning, education, and health programs in the City of Chicago. more >
May 1, 2015
LLoyd A. Fry Foundation Announces New Employment Program Officer
The Lloyd A. Fry Foundation has announced the recent hire of Jennifer Miller Rehfeldt as the new Employment Program Officer more >
March 6, 2015
LLoyd A. Fry Foundation Announces FY15 Third-Quarter Grant Awards
The Lloyd A. Fry Foundation has announced third-quarter grants totaling $1,645,000 in support of education, employment and health programs in the City of Chicago. more >
February 16, 2015
Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Announces New Grant Application and Reporting Procedures
We are pleased to announce that we are now accepting grant proposals, grant reports and letters of inquiry through email. more >
November 18, 2014
Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Announces FY15 Second Quarter Grant Awards
The Lloyd A. Fry Foundation has announced second-quarter grants totaling $1,586,000 in support of arts learning, employment, and health programs in the City of Chicago. more >
August 18, 2014
Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Announces FY15 First-Quarter Grant Awards
The Lloyd A. Fry Foundation has announced first-quarter grants totaling $1,587,000 in support of arts learning, education, and employment programs in the City of Chicago. more >
April 24, 2014
Lloyd A. Fry Foundation President, Unmi Song, talks to funders about overhead
This article is adapted from a presentation made to Grantmakers for Effecitive Organizations (GEO). more >
April 24, 2014
Lloyd A. Fry announces new board member
The Lloyd A. Fry Foundation has announced the addition of a new member to its Board of Directors: Amina Dickerson. more >
July 9, 2013
Arts Education Gets a New Name
The Fry Foundation's Arts Education program will now be known as Arts Learning. more >
February 15, 2013
Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Education Program Update
Education Update more >