Gibbet Hill Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 51-0189357 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$310K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$12,500
Total assets$3.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $30,000.
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
93% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Children's Chorale | Denver, CO | Social services | $60,000 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | Educational | $50,000 |
| University of San Diego Foundation | LA Jolla, CA | Educational | $50,000 |
| Friends of Dinosaur Ridge | Morrison, CO | Educational | $30,000 |
| Groton School - Faculty Salaries | Groton, MA | Educational | $12,500 |
| Groton School - Grain Initiative | Groton, MA | Educational | $12,500 |
| Groton School - Malcolm Strachan Chair of English Literature Endowment Fund | Groton, MA | Educational | $12,500 |
| Groton School -Marion Danielson Campbell Performing Arts Center | Groton, MA | Educational | $12,500 |
| Denver Earth Resources Library | Denver, CO | Educational | $10,000 |
| New Orleans Geological Society Memorial Foundation Inc | New Orleans, LA | Educational | $10,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Association of Geologists Fund | Denver, CO | Environmental | $10,000 |
| The Student Conservation Association | Charleston, NH | Environmental | $10,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | Environmental | $10,000 |
| Clan Strachan Scottish Heritage Society Inc | Temecula, CA | Arts & humanities | $10,000 |
| The Timanous Foundation | South Portland, ME | Social services | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $310,000 | 15 |
| 2024 | $325,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $320,000 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630639349100903
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 51-0189357
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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