The Lloyd A. Fry Foundation is dedicated to alleviating the persistent problems faced by urban Chicago's low-income, underserved communities, stemming from poverty, violence, ignorance, and despair. It aims to enhance individual capacities and the systems supporting them, envisioning a Chicago where education, prosperity, and hope are accessible to all. The Foundation's mission encompasses improving conditions and fostering learning and innovation for those in need.
The grant program by the Lloyd A. Fry Foundation targets organizations committed to addressing urban Chicago's challenges through education, prosperity, and hope. The Foundation prioritizes projects within four main sectors: Arts Learning, Education, Employment, and Health. It seeks programs with a proven track record of high-quality, effective services; efforts aimed at enhancing quality and effectiveness of programs and services; development of innovative approaches contributing valuable insights to the field; and policy advocacy to ensure fair treatment and access to services for low-income communities and individuals in Chicago.