Michael & Carrie Gidwitz Charitable Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-6033800 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$105K
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$4,000
Total assets$3.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brother Rice High School | Chicago, IL | General program services | $10,000 |
| New Eyes for the Needy | Short Hills, NJ | General program services | $10,000 |
| Wheelchair Foundation | Danville, CA | General program services | $10,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Chicago, IL | General program services | $10,000 |
| Hadley Institute for the Blind and Visually Impaired | Winnetka, IL | General program services | $6,000 |
| St Germain School | Oak Lawn, IL | General program services | $6,000 |
| Advocate Charitable Foundation Co Keyser Family Pediatric Cancer Center | Downers Grove, IL | General program services | $5,000 |
| Evans Scholars | Oak Brook, IL | General program services | $5,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Northern Illinois | Oak Lawn, IL | General program services | $5,000 |
| Mayo Foundation | Rochester, MN | General program services | $5,000 |
| Paws Chicago | Chicago, IL | General program services | $5,000 |
| Marion Tree of St Germaine | Chicago, IL | General program services | $4,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children Chicago | Chicago, IL | General program services | $4,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Chicago, IL | General program services | $3,000 |
| Comer Children's Hospital | Chicago, IL | General program services | $2,000 |
| Cycstic Fibrosis Foundation of Greater Il | Chicago, IL | General program services | $2,000 |
| Gastro-Intestinal Research Foundation | Chicago, IL | General program services | $2,000 |
| Mercy Home for Boys and Girls | Chicago, IL | General program services | $2,000 |
| The Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation | Orland Park, IL | General program services | $2,000 |
| Tree House Humane Society | Chicago, IL | General program services | $2,000 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General program services | $1,100 |
| Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation | Chicago, IL | General program services | $1,000 |
| Bricks of Hope | Lake Zurich, IL | General program services | $1,000 |
| Disabled American Veterans | Chicago, IL | General program services | $1,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | Oak Brook, IL | General program services | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $105,100 | 25 |
| 2023 | $97,840 | 25 |
| 2022 | $99,647 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610279349100316
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6033800
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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