Dick and Susie Kiphart felt a strong conviction to pay forward their abundant blessings through philanthropy. Because Dick was a partner at William Blair and one of Chicago’s most successful investment bankers and tech investors, their philanthropy was prodigious. It included Lyric Opera of Chicago, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, Columbia […]
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On March 25, more than 600 people celebrated Instituto del Progreso Latino‘s 40th anniversary at Alta Cocina: A Spring Chef’s Gala, raising $390,000 to support programs and schools in Chicago’s southwest communities. The gala celebrates the contributions of Latino chefs in the Chicago dining industry and featured delicious tasting stations for guests to enjoy. Greeley and Hansen was the […]
Ace Hotel Chicago, scheduled to open in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood in September 2017, will donate 10 percent of its bookings revenue through mid-April to local charities that support Chicago’s youth, ultimately hoping to reach its $25,000 goal. Ace Hotel Chicago will work with Little Black Pearl, YCA and 826CHI during the launch of the hotel’s bookings. […]
On March 10, more than 350 guests attended Chicago Youth Centers‘ Shake & Stir event, raising $88,000. The lively evening, hosted by the CYC Auxiliary Board and presented by GTCR, was held at Wintrust Grand Banking Hall and featured music by the Chicago West Community Music Center Youth Jazz Ensemble. The funds raised go toward CYCY’s […]
On March 10, 750 guests attended the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab opening gala, raising $8 million toward the new hospital. Guests like Shirley and Pat Ryan and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle mingled and enjoyed dinner across six of the hospital’s floors. Guests also explored the new AbilityLab in a live tour led by members of the Rehabilitation Institute […]
Please join us as we celebrate Make It Better Foundation’s past Philanthropy Award winners (listed below) and the 5th annual award recipients (to be announced), recognized for their Effectiveness, Efficiency, Leadership, Scalability and Excellence, on May 3, 2017. Register here. Academy for Global Citizenship Bernie’s Book Bank Beyond Sports Foundation By The Hand Club For Kids Crushers […]
On Feb. 25, The Cove School celebrated its 70th anniversary during its annual benefit gala at the Loews Chicago O’Hare Hotel. More than 550 attendees raised $500,000 for the school during a fun-filled evening that featured a silent and live auction, dinner and dancing. Debra Johnson of Barrington chaired the event, while corporate sponsorship was led […]
The Blazin’ Babes Masquerade Ball, “Luck Be a Lady,” on Feb. 25 at Land Rover Northfield was a black-tie evening that raised $9,100 for One Refugee Child, a nonprofit founded by five women from around the world that helps refugee children. The money raised helped to build a playground overseas at one of the refugee camps. Guests enjoyed […]
On March 6, the Alzheimer’s Association hosted a kick-off reception for its 30th Annual Rita Hayworth Gala at Francesca’s on Taylor in Little Italy. Director of Science Initiatives Dean Hartley hosted an open forum with Carol Deyts and Emily Rogalski and discussed new scientific developments and Alzheimer’s research today. More than 50 guests sampled caprese skewers, risotto and pizza while asking […]
