OUR MISSION
The Siragusa Foundation, established in 1950 by Ross D. Siragusa, is a private family foundation that is committed to honoring its founder by sustaining and developing Chicago's extraordinary nonprofit resources.
Governed today by his surviving spouse, his descendants and non-family board members, the foundation supports charitable organizations that reflect the founder's special interests in arts & culture, education, the environment, health services & medical research and human services. Through these five program areas, the foundation funds organizations and projects that help people help themselves and provide services to populations with defined needs, with the ultimate goal of improving the quality of life for people primarily living in the metropolitan Chicago area.
OUR VISION
"Giving back is part of being successful. Through this foundation, we will enrich and enhance the lives of others by funding programs that help people help themselves."
~ Ross D. Siragusa
The Siragusa Foundation strives to improve the quality of life for people living in the metropolitan Chicago area. We aim to do so by funding projects and programs that help care for those in need as well as nurture the environments in which they live, work and play. Building on founder Ross D. Siragusa's compassion and generosity, the foundation believes in working in partnership with organizations, communities and other philanthropic entities to connect people with people, engage people in issues and bridge people to services - all with the purpose of fulfilling their basic needs, enhancing their lives and fostering a sense of community.
