The Sweeney Family Foundation was established in 2009.  Its founders, John and Barbara Sweeney, believed in giving back to their community and established the Foundation with the intent of building a legacy of giving that will endure for generations to come. 

Our Mission: 
To preserve the dignity of women, children and families by investing in organizations that provide creative and measurable solutions to social problems. 

​Past grant recipients include:

Aspiritech NFP
Camp-to-Belong
Care for Real
Centro San Bonifacio
Chicago Coalition for the Homeless
Christopher House
Concern Worldwide
Cornerstone Community Outreach
Doctors Without Borders
Dorothy Stang Popular Education Adult High School
El Porvenir
​Family Rescue
Growing Power, Inc.
Heshima Kenya
Illinois Birth Justice
Illinois Hunger Coalition
Maryville Academy
Milwaukee Achievers
Milwaukee Rescue Mission
​Meta House
​Mayan Health Initiative
Penfield's Children's Center
Planned Parenthood of Illinois 
The Institute of Women Today
The Night Ministry
Urban Growers Collective
Well Point