Gertrude E Hill Foundation
Invitation OnlyLake Forest, Illinois · EIN 36-3511347 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$148K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$4,000
Total assets$3.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $10,000.
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
41% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | Williamsburg, VA | Charitable | $71,530 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research | New York, NY | Charitable | $30,000 |
| American Red Cross | Boone, IA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Honor Flight Chicago | Rosemont, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Botanic Garden of Chicago | Glencoe, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Shriners Children's Hospital | Barrington, IL | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Susan G Komen Foundation | Dallas, TX | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Children International | Kansas City, MO | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Lake Bluff History Museum | Lake Bluff, IL | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Aspire | Hillside, IL | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Women United | Park City, IL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Lf-Lb Senior Citizens' Foundation | Lake Forest, IL | Charitable | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $148,030 | 12 |
| 2023 | $145,772 | 11 |
| 2022 | $147,651 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 19, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610199349100301
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3511347
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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