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The Robert R. McCormick Foundation

private foundation endowment/investment pool1 — Chicago, IL.

Overview

Learn More Enduring Commitment The Colonel’s former estate, known today as Cantigny, is an expression of the Foundation’s mission to offer educational and recreational opportunities to the public.1

The Robert R. McCormick Foundation's investment pool supports the organization's philanthropic mission and grantmaking capacity.1

Investment program

Estimated AUM
$1.8B as of Dec 31, 20242
Capital pool
private foundation endowment/investment pool1
Investment model
Not listed yet1
Investment approach
The initiative spurs innovation and improves long-term sustainability of independent Chicago news organizations.3
Spending support
Not listed yet
Spending policy
Not listed yet
Asset allocation
Public evidence references these asset classes or allocation areas: fixed income.1
Performance
Not listed yet
Governance
Document Links 990 Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance PDF 990-T For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose PDF Fiscal Year Ending Dec.4
Investment team
Chief Investment Officer) $289,410 $57,883 $54,659 Cornelia Grumman (Director Of Education Program) $260,069 $0 $51,407 Anna Laubach (Director, Public Safety Portfolio) $185,753 $0 $35,493 Megan Everett (Director, Veterans Portfolio) $168,468 $0 $26,765 Courtney Steck Term 042021 (Dir.5
Unfunded commitments
Not listed yet
Source freshness
Last verified Jul 21, 2026 · Needs review

Sources

Last verified Jul 21, 2026 from public career and organization materials.

Fact notes

  1. Website (mccormickfoundation.org)Parent organization overview, Pool purpose, Capital pool, Investment model, Asset allocation · checked Jul 25, 2026
  2. Form 990 (projects.propublica.org)Estimated AUM · checked Jul 25, 2026
  3. Website (mccormickfoundation.org)Investment approach · checked Jul 25, 2026
  4. Website (projects.propublica.org)Governance · checked Jul 25, 2026
  5. Website (mccormickfoundation.org)Investment team · checked Jul 25, 2026
  6. Website (mccormickfoundation.org)Investment office page · checked Jul 25, 2026

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