The Seabury Foundation, established in 1947 by Charles Ward and Louise Lovett Seabury, aims to respond to societal challenges and support worthy causes. Initially focusing on cultural, civic, educational, conservation, healthcare, and city children's opportunities in Chicago, the Foundation has evolved to represent a broader diversity of interests through its growing family. It endeavors to address the emerging needs of society and support a wide range of requests from various organizations.
The Seabury Foundation Community Grants program primarily targets organizations headquartered in Chicago, focusing on general operating or project/program support within specified areas. These areas include Education, Academic Support, Arts Enrichment, Career Development, Environmental Sustainability, and Wellness. The foundation values education as a cornerstone for healthy action across individuals and communities, thus supports initiatives across literacy, mentorship, arts and cultural practices, job training, environmental health, and healthcare access among others, offering fixed award amounts based on organization size.