Denise and Gerald Fitzgerald Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-7742500 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$47K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$504
Total assets$2.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $2,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
50% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arrupe College of Loyola University Chicago | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $10,000 |
| Fordham University | Bronx, NY | To further program services | $10,000 |
| Christ the King Jesuit College Prep | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $7,500 |
| St Isaac Jogues Church | Hinsdale, IL | To further program services | $5,700 |
| Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $2,500 |
| Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center | Scottsdale, AZ | To further program services | $2,500 |
| United Way | Peru, IL | To further program services | $2,000 |
| Healthnetwork Foundation | Pepper Pike, OH | To further program services | $1,500 |
| Covenant House Il | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $1,000 |
| A Leg to Stand on | New York, NY | To further program services | $542 |
| Penn State | State College, IL | To further program services | $515 |
| Hinsdale Junior Woman's Club | Hinsdale, IL | To further program services | $504 |
| Community Foundation of Collier County | Naples, FL | To further program services | $500 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Rye Brook, NY | To further program services | $500 |
| New York Road Runners | New York, NY | To further program services | $300 |
| Jewish Federation of Gretaer Naples | Naples, FL | To further program services | $258 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | To further program services | $250 |
| Culinary Care | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $107 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | To further program services | $105 |
| Fenwick High School | Oak Park, IL | To further program services | $104 |
| Mercy Medical Center Foundation | Cedar Rapids, IA | To further program services | $104 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Wheaton, IL | To further program services | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $46,589 | 22 |
| 2024 | $19,397 | 20 |
| 2023 | $12,668 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601339349101645
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-7742500
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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