The Gostomski Foundation
Invitation OnlyOakbrook Terrace, Illinois · EIN 46-6976292 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$500K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$21.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
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
95% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's University of Minnesota | Winona, MN | General | $117,772 |
| De Lasalle High School | Minneapolis, MN | General | $65,000 |
| Cotter High School | Winona, MN | General | $62,000 |
| Viterbo University | LA Crosse, WI | General | $50,000 |
| Franciscan Friars | St Paul, MN | General | $35,000 |
| Stowarzyszenie Przyjaciol Dzieci | Krakow, PL | General | $26,600 |
| Morrie Miller Athletic Foundation | Winona, MN | General | $20,000 |
| Minnesota Masterpiece Hall | Winona, MN | General | $20,000 |
| The Basilica of St Stanislaus Kostka | Winona, MN | General | $15,938 |
| Benilde St Margarets High School | St Louis Park, MN | General | $10,000 |
| Lundstrom Performing Arts | Minneapolis, MN | General | $10,000 |
| Winona Volunteer Services | Winona, MN | General | $10,000 |
| Northside Achievement Zone | Minneapolis, MN | General | $10,000 |
| Polish Museum of America | Chicago, IL | General | $7,465 |
| Winona Orc Industries | Winona, MN | General | $6,000 |
| St Margaret Mary Church | Golden Valley, MN | General | $5,000 |
| Church of the Ascension | Minneapolis, MN | General | $5,000 |
| Church of the Good Shepard | Minneapolis, MN | General | $5,000 |
| Shingle Creek Victory Council | Minneapolis, MN | General | $5,000 |
| Park Center High School | Brooklyn Park, MN | General | $4,500 |
| Concordia University | St Paul, MN | General | $4,275 |
| Cradle of Hope Inc | Jenkintown, PA | General | $3,000 |
| Catholic Foundation of Southern Minnesota | Winona, MN | General | $1,550 |
| Minnesota 100 Club | Anoka, MN | General | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $500,100 | 24 |
| 2023 | $565,151 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533159349102068
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-6976292
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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