Education, opportunity, health, and hope for all.
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About the foundation
The Lloyd A. Fry Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of the people of Chicago faced with challenges rooted in the systems of inequity.
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Funding priorities
We offer grants in three program areas—Arts Learning, Education, and Employment—to organizations with the strength and commitment to address persistent problems of urban Chicago.
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Our program focus
The Foundation focuses on programs with a demonstrated record of high-quality, effective services that improve conditions for low-income, underserved communities in Chicago areas.
How to apply
If you’re eligible, submit a letter of inquiry, then allow our program officers 30 days to respond. Once you’re invited to apply, submit your application with the required documents.
Our year in review
In this year’s annual report, we spotlight the women, men, and children served by our grantees.
While the Lloyd A. Fry Foundation provides grants to a wide range of organizations, we recognize that the true beneficiaries are the individuals whom those organizations support.
Our history
Learn how Lloyd A. Fry, the founder of the nation’s largest roofing materials company, created a foundation that has grown and evolved to help address the critical needs of Chicago communities during these quickly changing times.
Recent News
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Spotlight: our Education Program
Nov 21, 2024
The Fry Foundation’s Education program aims to improve the academic achievement of low-income Chicago students. Our funding strategy is anchored in helping Chicago Public School (CPS) principals effectively lead schools in ways that improve instruction and student outcomes.
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Foundation hires new Employment Program Officer
Oct 25, 2024
We are delighted to announce that Gabrielle Caverl-McNeal has joined our team as the new Employment Program Officer. Gabrielle brings deep knowledge and experience in the areas most important to the Fry Foundation Employment program and its grantees.
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Spotlight: Illinois Immigration Funder Collaborative
Sep 03, 2024
In fiscal year 2024, the Fry Foundation along with 16 other local funders contributed a total of $2,855,000 to the Special Initiatives Fund established by the Illinois Immigration Funders Collaborative (IFC) to assist community-based organizations serving newly arrived asylum seekers.