Gantz Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWinnetka, Illinois · EIN 36-3484258 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$402K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $35,000.
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
25% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General charitable | $115,000 |
| The Field Museum of Natural History | Chicago, IL | General charitable | $100,500 |
| Holy Family Ministries | Chicago, IL | General charitable | $50,000 |
| Window to the World Communications Inc | Chicago, IL | General charitable | $35,000 |
| Church of the Holy Comforter | Kenilworth, IL | General charitable | $27,000 |
| American National Red Cross & Its Constituent Chapters and Branches | Washington, DC | General charitable | $15,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Bethesada, MD | General charitable | $15,000 |
| Happ Foundation | Highland, IL | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Brain Reseach Foundation | Chicago, IL | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Music Institute of Chicago | Evanston, IL | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Wake Forest University | Winstonsalem, NC | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | General charitable | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $402,500 | 12 |
| 2024 | $356,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $776,000 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601139349100630
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3484258
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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