William J Gasser Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyArlington Heights, Illinois · EIN 36-4332515 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$76K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$8,400
Total assets$1.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,200 and $9,500.
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
27% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Love House Kids Program | Phoenix, AZ | Donation | $14,000 |
| Connections for Abused Women & Children | Chicago, IL | Donation | $9,500 |
| Life Span | Providence, RI | Donation | $9,500 |
| Wings | Palatine, IL | Donation | $9,000 |
| Family Rescue Chicago | Chicago, IL | Donation | $8,400 |
| Home of the Sparrow | Mchenry, IL | Donation | $8,400 |
| Homeward Bound | Chicago, IL | Donation | $5,000 |
| Mercy Home for Boys & Girls | Chicago, IL | Donation | $5,000 |
| Casa | Chicago, IL | Donation | $4,200 |
| Fill a Heart for Kids | Lake Forest, IL | Donation | $3,150 |
| From Conestoga Holdings LLC K-1 | Liberal, KS | Donation | $253 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $76,403 | 11 |
| 2024 | $71,062 | 11 |
| 2023 | $62,117 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631249349100728
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4332515
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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