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Overview

Daily Herald Neighbors In Need Fund

Status: Active partnership

Partnership Established: 2021

Geographic Scope: Chicago suburbs in the Daily Herald's readership area (includes Kane County, Cook County, Lake County, DuPage County, and Will Counties in Illinois)

Focus Areas:

  • Hunger

  • Homelessness

  • Health Disparities / Quality healthcare accessibility
  • Background: The Daily Herald has been committed to the Chicago suburbs since its founding in 1872. Neighbors in Need is an extension of the publication's mission to inform and improve communities by supporting groups and programs committed to tackling the problems of the homeless and hungry, as well as ensuring quality healthcare is accessible to all.

    Funding History:

  • 2025 Total Funding: $210K in grants paid to date

  • 2024 Programs Funded: 5 nonprofit organizations

  • 2024 Average Grant Size: $6.5K
  • Sample Grantees (2025):

  • Tri City Health Partnership (TCHP) - only free and charitable medical and dental clinic in Kane County

  • JOURNEYS | The Road Home - shelter and housing in 37 towns in north/northwest suburban Cook County and southern Lake County

  • Bridge Communities - largest provider of transitional housing to families in DuPage County

  • West Suburban Community Pantry - serves DuPage and Will Counties

  • Woodfield Area Children's Organization (WACO) - basic needs and educational support since 1979
  • Matching Program:
    The McCormick Foundation matches all donations at 50% and covers all administration fees, so your entire donation, plus the match will be granted to qualified nonprofit organizations.

    What the Foundation Does NOT Fund:

  • Programs that would financially benefit the Daily Herald
  • Contact:

  • Phone: 312-445-5000

  • Email: info@rrmf.org

  • Address: 205 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 4300, Chicago, IL 60601
  • How to Apply

    How to Apply

    Donation-Based Model: This fund operates through a donation model where donors contribute to the fund. The McCormick Foundation matches donations at 50 cents on the dollar and covers all administration fees.

    To Make a Donation:
    1. Visit the fund's donation page
    2. Contribute funds to the Daily Herald Neighbors In Need Fund
    3. The McCormick Foundation will match your contribution at 50%
    4. 100% of your donation plus the match will be granted to qualified nonprofit organizations in the fund's issue areas

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    hungerhomelesshealth-disparitiescommunity-healthsupportive-housingnonprofitsfoundation

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