COMMUNITY
We believe that effective strategic philanthropy includes flexible funding to support timely, innovative, and essential projects that complement or enhance our current grantees’ work and maximize their impact.
URGENT ACTION & SPECIAL INITIATIVES
In response to crises, a proactive partnership between the public and private sectors is essential for immediate and effective action. This approach not only addresses immediate needs but also fosters the development of new systems and programs. Through grants and collaboration with community members and leaders, the goal is to quickly tackle emerging issues, ensuring long-term recovery and support for those most affected.
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GRANTEE PARTNERS
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Connect Lake County
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Highwood Library & Community Center
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Project Hope
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World Central Kitchen
PRESSING COMMUNITY NEEDS
Supporting holistic community needs goes beyond the LEARN-PLAY-GROW framework, acknowledging the vital role of various nonprofits in achieving comprehensive goals. To enhance the impact and reach of grantee partners, efforts focus on empowering them to better meet community needs.
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This approach aims to strengthen the capacity of partners to address broader community challenges effectively.
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​GRANTEE PARTNERS
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Civic Consulting Alliance
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Girls Empowerment Motivation Series
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Keeping Families Covered
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Tipping Point
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FAMILY AND LEGACY
The Hunter family provides annual support to multiple organizations that have been meaningful to them and often have included their leadership.
The family has also awarded two significant gifts to honor Maxine and the late Thomas B. Hunter, III: The Hunter Simulation and Education Center at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital and another gift to be publicly shared later.