Lohengrin Foundation
The Lohengrin Foundation’s mission is to advance equity, opportunity, and justice to eradicate systemic barriers and promote vibrant, safe, and thriving communities.
Lohengrin Foundation Names Two Awardees of Thriving Youth, Stronger Communities Initiative
On February 25, 2026, the Foundation proudly announced the two awardees of Thriving Youth, Stronger Communities, a youth and community center capital investment initiative – Lawndale Christian Development Corporation and Erie Neighborhood House.
Seeking to be an early-stage supporter, investing up to $15 million in capital support, the Lohengrin Foundation launched the initiative in 2024, to help bring to life a new youth and community center in Chicago. The initiative was grounded in youth-focused research, neighborhood quality-of-life plans, and engagement with community leaders, young people, and technical experts. From an initial pool of 73 submissions, the two organizations were selected based on leadership, project feasibility, and alignment with neighborhood priorities.
We invite you to visit Thriving Youth, Stronger Communities to learn about the selected awardees and their projects.
Lohengrin Foundation Launches Strategic Plan Framework
For more than 50 years, the Lohengrin Foundation has invested in organizations and initiatives that advance racial, social, and economic justice, education, the arts, medical research, arts education, humanitarian response, and international development.
In the winter of 2024, the Foundation approved its 2024-2027 Strategic Plan, highlighting its core priorities, guiding principles, and grantmaking program areas, which focus on Education Equity and Social Justice. We are delighted to share the Strategic Plan Executive Summary with our current and prospective grantee partners and the community at large.
New grantmaking guidelines with funding timelines will be phased in beginning in the fall of 2024, with our Movement Building and Systems Change grant program area.
Educational Equity
We believe that educational opportunities, alongside strong academic leaders who focus on eliminating inequitable practices, can help secure lifelong success regardless of zip code, race, ethnicity, or economic status.
Arts Education
Educational Opportunity
Leadership and Learning
Social Justice
We believe movement-building, community safety initiatives, and social change efforts led by those who are impacted by injustice are the most powerful drivers of change. When we center justice and equity within communities that have been disproportionately impacted, we understand that all communities benefit.
Immigrant, Refugee, and Migrant Justice
Movement Building and Systems Change
