The Donald F and Elizabeth Gardner Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyGlenview, Illinois · EIN 36-4158438 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$120K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$3.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $10,000.
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
50% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moose Charities | Mooseheart, IL | Operating fund | $20,000 |
| Red Arrow Foundation | Woodruff, WI | Operating fund | $15,000 |
| Zoological Society of Kewaunee County Inc | Kewaunee, WI | Operating fund | $15,000 |
| Bright Futures Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Operating fund | $10,000 |
| Cdga | Lemont, IL | Operating fund | $10,000 |
| The Wetlands Initiative | Chicago, IL | Operating fund | $10,000 |
| Schwaben Ac | Buffalo Grove, IL | Operating fund | $8,000 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | Glenview, IL | Operating fund | $7,000 |
| Misericordia Foundation | Chicago, IL | Operating fund | $5,000 |
| Glenview Lions Club | Glenview, IL | Operating fund | $2,000 |
| Il Firefighters Alliance | Glen Carbon, IL | Operating fund | $2,000 |
| Il Police Association | Elmwood Park, IL | Operating fund | $2,000 |
| Leader Dogs for the Blind | Marietta, GA | Operating fund | $2,000 |
| Shriners Children's | Tampa, FL | Operating fund | $2,000 |
| Special Olympics | Norcross, GA | Operating fund | $2,000 |
| St Judes | Memphis, TN | Operating fund | $2,000 |
| Susan G Komen | Atlanta, GA | Operating fund | $2,000 |
| Adopt-A-Pet | Claremont, CA | Operating fund | $1,000 |
| Chicago Lighthouse | Chicago, IL | Operating fund | $1,000 |
| K9 Companions Inc | Lake Mathews, CA | Operating fund | $1,000 |
| Usmc Reserves | New Orleans, LA | Operating fund | $1,000 |
| Glenview Park Foundation | Glenview, IL | Operating fund | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $120,200 | 22 |
| 2024 | $92,200 | 25 |
| 2023 | $115,200 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611339349102266
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4158438
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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