James C. Tyree
Jim was an extraordinary, ordinary man. Though many of his accomplishments were extraordinary, he was always that humble guy from the South Side who loved his family, his job and colleagues, sports and improving the world around him. Jim was the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Mesirow Financial, in addition to serving on countless local boards and philanthropic organizations. Throughout his life, he touched and changed the lives of many. Learn more about Jim...
Welcome to the James Tyree Foundation
On March 16, 2011, Chicago lost a true friend, leader and optimist. This Foundation was formed to remember Jim Tyree, to continue his legacy of giving back - to give people hope and to give them better lives.
The mission of the James Tyree Foundation is to advance innovative educational efforts in academics, health care and other disciplines.
The Foundation's mission of support for innovative education reflects Jim's passion and belief that education was the key to unlocking life's door and his understanding that the world was changing at a rapid pace. By taking what you know and thinking about it a little differently, Jim felt you could leave the world better than you found it.
The Foundation supports educational endeavors that foster creativity and innovation to improve the lives of people in the Chicagoland area. Through direct grants, the Foundation will work to help strengthen these organizations in their pursuit of meaningful change in education, health care and other disciplines.
 Thank You to Our Sponsors
Event Sponsor
Eve Tyree Jim's Shining Stars Sponsors ($10,000 and above)
Jim Tyree Legacy Sponsors ($5,000)
"A Toast to Jim" Sponsors ($2,500)
Jim Tyree Champion Sponsors ($1,000)
Friends of Jim Sponsors ($500)
Living Through Giving Supporters
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Our Grantees
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