Inspired by the vision and values of the Robert and Dorothy Tracy family.
The Tracy Family Foundation (TFF) was incorporated in December 1997, by the Robert and Dorothy Tracy family. The 24 members of the second generation of the Tracy Family created the Foundation as a vehicle to share their many blessings and as a tribute to their parents, Robert and Dorothy Tracy. The 3rd and 4th generations of the Tracy family continue to carry on the legacy of RT and Dorothy through their engagement in TFF.
TFF is supported by Dot Foods, the nation's largest food industry redistributor. Dot Foods is owned and operated by the Tracy family and operates across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
From the beginning, TFF has sought to make the world a better place through engaged, thoughtful, and strategic philanthropy that exemplifies the values of the Robert and Dorothy Tracy family.
TFF has awarded nearly $70 million dollars to organizations serving their communities.
Our VISION
A world where communities thrive and families flourish with all generations of the Robert and Dorothy Tracy family giving and serving together.
Our MISSION
Advance innovative, collaborative, and sustainable change in communities and cultivate a philanthropic spirit in all generations of the Robert and Dorothy Tracy family.
Our VALUES
FAMILY | ALL TYPES OF FAMILIES, BOUND LEGALLY OR BY BLOOD.
Robert (RT) & Dorothy Tracy instilled their values of honesty, integrity, fairness, faith in God, respect, and a strong work ethic into their 12 children. The now four generations of family members respect these values and seek to embrace them together. The Tracy family believes that strong values shape healthy families and healthy families create thriving communities.
FAITH | STRONG BELIEF IN GOD. HIGH PRIORITY GIVEN TO CATHOLIC/CHRISTIAN FAITH.
The Catholic/Christian beliefs of RT and Dorothy Tracy inspired them to love their neighbors as themselves. Their faith continues to influence the work of the Tracy Family Foundation.
EDUCATION | BIRTH THROUGH POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION.
The Tracy family believes that education and opportunity go hand-in-hand. A quality education opens doors to new worlds and new possibilities.
LEADERSHIP | SCHOOL, CIVIC, AND YOUTH LEADERSHIP.
The Tracy family believes that everyone – individuals, families, organizations, and communities – wins when a leader gets better.
COMMUNITY | TRACY FAMILY MEMBER COMMUNITIES INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF WEST CENTRAL ILLINOIS.
The Tracy family wants everyone to experience the support and encouragement of a strong community – because home is where the heart is, and it is the people who make up our communities that often impact us the most.