Gary and Denise Gardner Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-4318040 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$314K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$310K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
12% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $60,000 |
| The Museum of Modern Art | New York, NY | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Hyde Park Art Center | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Chicago Chapter Charities Foundation Inc | Evergreen Park, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Chicago Police Memorial Foundation | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $313,500 | 8 |
| 2023 | $217,600 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502879349101405
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4318040
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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