Glerum Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWinnetka, Illinois · EIN 47-2069978 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$413K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$215K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
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
45% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denison University Campaign | Granville, OH | Fund operations of the organization | $158,483 |
| Denison Annual Fund | Granville, OH | Fund operations of the organization | $60,000 |
| Glessner House | Chicago, IL | Fund operations of the organization | $30,000 |
| Griffin Museum of Science | Chicago, IL | Fund operations of the organization | $30,000 |
| Ravinia Festival Association | Chicago, IL | Fund operations of the organization | $30,000 |
| Civic Counseling Aliance | Chicago, IL | Fund operations of the organization | $25,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Chicago, IL | Fund operations of the organization | $25,000 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | Fund operations of the organization | $10,000 |
| 626 Landmark Foundation | Chicago, IL | Fund operations of the organization | $5,000 |
| Antiquarian Society | Kenilworth, IL | Fund operations of the organization | $5,000 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Fund operations of the organization | $5,000 |
| Boca Grande Health Clinic Foundation | Boca Grande, FL | Fund operations of the organization | $5,000 |
| Gicia | Boca Grande, FL | Fund operations of the organization | $5,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | Fund operations of the organization | $5,000 |
| The Network Adcocating Against Domestic Violence | Chicago, IL | Fund operations of the organization | $5,000 |
| Undue Medical Debt | Boston, MA | Fund operations of the organization | $5,000 |
| Indian Hill Scholarship | Winnetka, IL | Fund operations of the organization | $2,000 |
| First Library Foundation | Boca Grande, FL | Fund operations of the organization | $1,000 |
| Our Lady of Mercy | Boca Grande, FL | Fund operations of the organization | $1,000 |
| The Island School Foundation | Boca Grande, FL | Fund operations of the organization | $650 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $413,133 | 20 |
| 2024 | $642,250 | 20 |
| 2023 | $342,167 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601319349104015
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-2069978
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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