The Neil and Ginny Gerald Charitable Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyNorth Aurora, Illinois · EIN 02-0762172 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$268K
Organizations funded34
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$1.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 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
14% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Institute for Community | Romeoville, IL | Donation to casa de luz | $115,000 |
| Paramount Arts Centre Inc | Aurora, IL | Riveredge park sponsorship fund | $25,000 |
| Feed My Starving Children | Schaumburg, IL | Sponsorship for mobile pack | $20,000 |
| Naperville Salute Charitable Organization | Aurora, IL | Main stage co-sponsorship for fundraising event | $12,500 |
| Public Action to Deliver Shelter Inc Dba Hesed House | Aurora, IL | Subaru share the love matching donation | $11,246 |
| National Institute for Community | Romeoville, IL | "Share the love" donation to casa de luz | $9,953 |
| Arranmore Arts | Naperville, IL | Cab cab & cab cab for a cure sponsorships | $5,000 |
| Families Helping Families of Illinois | Naperville, IL | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Healthnetwork Foundation | Pepper Pike, OH | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Naperville Education Foundation | Naperville, IL | Building a passion gold key sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Naperville Sunrise Foundation | Naperville, IL | Sponsorship for 2024 rotary naperlights | $5,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Chicago, IL | Nm walk & 5K donation | $5,000 |
| Turning Pointe Autism Foundation | Naperville, IL | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Matteson Youth Athletic Association | Matteson, IL | Youth athletics | $4,500 |
| Arranmore Arts | Naperville, IL | General operating support | $3,500 |
| Yorkville Endurance Inc | Yorkville, IL | 2024 yorkville high school cross country season | $3,500 |
| Edward Foundation | Naperville, IL | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Bridge Communities Inc | Naperville, IL | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Friends of Youth Baseball of Richton Park | Richton Park, IL | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Pet Parade Charities | LA Grange, IL | Premier act sponsorship | $2,500 |
| The Andrew Weishar Foundation | Chicago, IL | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Turning Pointe Autism Foundation | Naperville, IL | Pumpkin races - oct 2024 | $2,500 |
| South Suburban Humane Society | Matteson, IL | May 2024 spotlight gala - bronze sponsorship | $2,000 |
| Starability Foundation | Naples, FL | General operating support | $2,000 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Detroit, MI | Sponsorship of light the night charity fundraiser | $1,500 |
| Citizens Appreciate Public Safety | Naperville, IL | Corporate sponsorship | $1,000 |
| Children's Advocacy Center | Dekalb, IL | Fundraising walk | $1,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Bethasda, MD | Bacon sponsor for aged to perfection bourbon & bacon fundraiser | $1,000 |
| Giant Steps | Lisle, IL | Hio sponsorship for fundraiser | $1,000 |
| Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church | Naperville, IL | Trojan walkathon | $1,000 |
| Bobby Jones Chiari Syringomyelia Foundation | Staten Island, NY | General operating support | $1,000 |
| A Special Place | Naperville, IL | General operating support | $500 |
| Urban Initiatives Inc | Chicago, IL | Soccer ball donation | $500 |
| Casa Kane County | Geneva, IL | Hole sign sponsor - fundraising event | $300 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $267,999 | 34 |
| 2023 | $321,048 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202541019349100324
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 02-0762172
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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