Richard and Catherine H Gottfred Foundation
Historical FunderChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-4318533 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $1,625.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Catherine Gottfred |
|---|---|
| Address | 7 Henneberry Lane, Golf IL 60029 |
| Phone | 8475339137 |
| Form and materials | Applications should be in writing and include a history of the organizations. |
| Deadlines | No submission deadlines |
| Restrictions | Grants are primarily made to religious, educational, medical research, and other exempt organizations designed to help children in lower socio-economical areas who show potential when given the opportunities. There are no preselected charities. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hear Scholarship Foundation | Wilmette, IL | General | $1,625 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | Glenview, IL | General | $1,000 |
| Glenview Club Scholarship Foundatio | Golf, IL | General | $1,000 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($55,200). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $58,825 | 5 |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202500439349100825
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4318533
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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