Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation is an independent non-profit foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Established in 1952 by Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley, the foundation invests in land conservation, artistic vitality, wildlife, plant life, human communities and regionally significant collections in the Chicago region and Lowcountry of South Carolina. The assets of the foundation are managed by the board of directors.Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation's investment portfolio is valued at $170.61 million, with investments in domestic and international equity, alternatives, fixed income and cash.