Morton Arboretum
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Grants
18
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Total Awarded
$2,530,000
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Years
1979 - 2023
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Categories
Grants
2023 (3 years)
$150,000
Established in 1922, the Morton Arboretum (the Arboretum) is a private, tree-focused, botanical garden and pioneer in tree science and education. The Arboretum’s mission is to advance the planting and conservation of trees locally and globally to benefit people, communities, and the environment in the face of ongoing challenges. Its grounds and facilities include 1,700 acres of trees, plants, gardens and restored areas, including the largest tallgrass prairie in the Chicago suburban region. It also includes hiking and bicycling trails, a library, an herbarium, and a research building. Celebrating its centennial in 2022, the Morton Arboretum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, the highest national recognition for a museum. This award provides general operating support to the Morton Arboretum as part of the Foundation’s Culture, Equity, and the Arts program.
2019 (1 year)
$100,000
The Morton Arboretum promotes the conservation of trees, shrubs, and other plants from around the world through exhibition, education, and scientific research. This award recommends renewed general operating support to Morton Arboretum.
2014 (5 years)
$500,000
The Morton Arboretum promotes the conservation of trees, shrubs, and other plants from around the world through exhibition, education, and scientific research. The Arboretum is a 1,700 acre facility on the Valparaiso moraine 30 miles east of Chicago and it includes 222,000 plants representing 4,300 different species of trees and shrubs collected from 40 countries. The Arboretum hosts over 800,000 visitors annually. This grant will support the Arboretum’s general operations including collection and exhibition development, community education efforts, and research and conservation activities.
2004 (5 years)
$525,000
In support of general operations and a capital campaign (over five years).
1993 (3 years)
$75,000
In support of general operations (over three years).
1991 (1 year)
$100,000
In support of general operations (over two years).
1988 (3 years)
$150,000
In support of general operations (over three years).
1986 (1 year)
$100,000
In support of general operations (over two years).
1984 (1 year)
$90,000
In support of general operations (over two years).
1983 (1 year)
$5,000
In support of general operations.
1982 (1 year)
$10,000
In support of general operations.
1981 (1 year)
$25,000
In support of general operations.
1980 (1 year)
$25,000
In support of general operations.
1979 (1 year)
$25,000
In support of general operations.
