Gurtz Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyArlington Heights, Illinois · EIN 26-0173765 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$620K
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$13M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 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
14% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose operations | $75,000 |
| Lurie Childrens Hospital Fdn | Carol Stream, IL | Exempt purpose operations | $50,000 |
| St Jude Hospital | Memphis, TN | Exempt purpose operations | $50,000 |
| Zacharias Center | Gurnee, IL | Exempt purpose operations | $50,000 |
| Feldman Family Foundation | Lake Forest, IL | Exempt purpose operations | $40,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose operations | $40,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | Oak Brook, IL | Exempt purpose operations | $40,000 |
| Rory David Deutch Foundation | Highland Park, IL | Exempt purpose operations | $25,000 |
| Saturday Place | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose operations | $25,000 |
| Charlie Project Dog Rescue | Twin Lakes, WI | Exempt purpose operations | $20,000 |
| Hfs Chicago Scholars | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose operations | $20,000 |
| The Well Resource Center | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose operations | $20,000 |
| Chicago Architecture Center | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose operations | $15,000 |
| Dancering While Cancering | Glencoe, IL | Exempt purpose operations | $15,000 |
| Heartland Animal Shelter | Wheeling, IL | Exempt purpose operations | $15,000 |
| Jewish United Fund of Metro Chgo | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose operations | $15,000 |
| The Anti-Cruelty Society | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose operations | $15,000 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | Exempt purpose operations | $10,000 |
| Chicago Coalition to End Homeless | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose operations | $10,000 |
| Chicago Greater Food Depository | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose operations | $10,000 |
| Hire 360 | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose operations | $10,000 |
| Paws Chicago | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose operations | $10,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers | Staten Island, NY | Exempt purpose operations | $10,000 |
| Les Turner Als Foundation | Skokie, IL | Exempt purpose operations | $7,500 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | Highland Park, IL | Exempt purpose operations | $7,500 |
| Chicagoland Lab Rescue | Highland Park, IL | Exempt purpose operations | $5,000 |
| Jennifer Lynn Snyder Foundation | Northbrook, IL | Exempt purpose operations | $5,000 |
| The Ark | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose operations | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $620,000 | 28 |
| 2024 | $495,000 | 24 |
| 2023 | $400,000 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621279349101442
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-0173765
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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