We thank these major donors who have supported major initiatives in 2020:
- Pritzker Traubert Foundation, the Alvin H. Baum Family Fund and Jim Mabie for providing seed funding for the Fund for Illinois Investigative Reporting.
- Alvin H. Baum Family Fund for funding a new full-time position for a journalist who will o focus on equity issues. The Baum Family Fund has also supported the BGA's environmental reporting.
- The Chicago Community Trust, for a grant that will fund a new position at the BGA dedicated to fostering journalistic partnerships and sharing investigative expertise, working with community groups and engaging residents to amplify published work. Through co-publishing and integration of community-created content into the BGA website, we will raise the profile, reach and impact of local voices.
- Robert R. McCormick Foundation for supporting The Circuit project and BGA’s ongoing work.
- Richard H. Driehaus Foundation, for generously supporting investigative journalism awards established in his name.
2020 Event Supporters
These individuals and organizations generously supported
‘True Crimes’ and Accountability with Jeffrey Toobin
Event Co-Chairs
John A. Canning, Jr.
Richard H. Driehaus
Daniel L. Goodwin
Joseph Mansueto
Platinum Sponsors
Edwardson Family Foundation
Mary and Paul Finnegan
Jim and Karen Frank
Jim and Kay Mabie
Gold Sponsors
Joe Antunovich
Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Francis and Prudence Beidler
Chicago Cubs
Gary Elden and Phyllis Mandler
The Joseph & Bessie Feinberg Foundation
ITW
Carroll Joynes and Abby O’Neil
Ann and Samuel Mencoff
Steve Miller
James Perry
Kathleen and Jim Skinner
Silver Sponsors
E. David Coolidge III
The Crown Family
Ken Dauten, Keystone Capital
Bill Donnell and Claudia Daly
The Duchossois Group
Scott Hodes
Andrew J. McKenna
Alexandra C. Nichols
John W. and Jeanne M. Rowe
Mark Rust
John and Jill Svoboda
BGA Sponsors
Aon
Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg LLP
BMO Harris Bank
Edelman
Robert and Linda Levin
John and Judy McCarter
Wintrust
BGA Members
We are grateful for the support of more than 500 individuals who have become members, providing sustaining support for our work.