The Gies Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 20-1685394 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2.1M
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$50,850
Total assets$976K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $98,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Jesuit Academy | Chicago, IL | To offer children with educational and economic needs access to a catholic, college preparattory middle school education in the jesuit… | $1,685,000 |
| Accelerate Institute | Chicago, IL | To create transformational school leaders to ensure that children growing up in poverty have access to great schools. | $102,500 |
| Christ the King Academy | Chicago, IL | To offer children with educational and economic needs access to a catholic, college preparattory school education in the jesuit tradition. | $98,000 |
| By the Hand Club for Kids | Chicago, IL | To help children who live in under-resourced neighborhoods have abundant lives. | $51,600 |
| Holy Trinity High School | Chicago, IL | To help students with educational and economic needs have access to a catholic school. | $50,850 |
| Glenwood School for Boys | Glenwood, IL | To help children and families who live in cycles of poverty, injustice, and inequity. | $38,000 |
| Gigi's Playhouse | Chicago, IL | GiGi's Playhouse offers therapeutic, educational and research-driven programs to individuals of all ages with Down syndrome. We make a… | $25,000 |
| Chicago Area Track and Field | St Joseph, IL | The Chicago area offers a vibrant track and field community with various clubs, events, and facilities for athletes of all ages. | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,055,950 | 8 |
| 2024 | $1,076,675 | 11 |
| 2023 | $834,500 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631289349100828
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-1685394
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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