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C Gary And Virginia Gerst Foundation is a private corporation based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1986. It holds total assets of $2.6M. Annual income is reported at $114K. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois and Colorado. According to available records, C Gary And Virginia Gerst Foundation has made 98 grants totaling $846K, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has decreased from $372K in 2020 to $275K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $60K, with an average award of $9K. The foundation has supported 55 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, Virginia, Colorado, which account for 87% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$10K
Largest Grant
$160K
Based on 41 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
C Gary And Virginia Gerst Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 98 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, VA, CO.
C Gary And Virginia Gerst Foundation has distributed a total of $846K across 98 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $9K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $60K.
C Gary And Virginia Gerst Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
C Gary And Virginia Gerst Foundation is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornelius Gary Gerst | President, Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| C Graham Gerst | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Virginia C Gerst | Secretary, Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$2.6M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$2.6M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
98
Total Giving
$846K
Average Grant
$9K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
55
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Shore Country DayPublic Charity Support | Winnetka, IL | $53K | 2023 |
| Chicago Shakespeare TheatreSupport for the Arts | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| Lyric Opera Of ChicagoSupport for the Arts | Chicago, IL | $35K | 2023 |
| Numbers Usa Education And Research FoundationCivic and Community Support | Arlington, VA | $30K | 2023 |
| University Of Chicago - Court TheatreSupport for the Arts | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Metropolitan Family ServicesPublic Charity Support | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Educational Liberty AllianceEducation | Lincoln, NE | $10K | 2023 |
| Northwestern Memorial FoundationPublic Charity Support | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Aspen Public RadioPublic Media Support | Aspen, CO | $10K | 2023 |
| Sacred Heart SchoolsEducation | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Chicago Architecture FoundationPublic Charity Support | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Center For Immigration StudiesPublic Charity Support | Washington, DC | $4K | 2023 |
| Aspen InstitutePublic Charity Support | Washington, DC | $4K | 2023 |
| Aspen Valley Hospital FoundationMedical Research | Aspen, CO | $3K | 2023 |
| St Chrysostom'S Episcopal ChurchReligious | Chicago, IL | $2K | 2023 |
| Women'S Board University Of ChicagoPublic Charity Support | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Newberry LibraryPublic Charity Support | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity ChicagoHumanitarian Aid | Chicago, IL | $500 | 2023 |
| Lincoln Park ConservancyConservation | Chicago, IL | $500 | 2023 |
| Grant Park Music FestivalSupport for the Arts | Chicago, IL | $350 | 2023 |
| Chicago Botanic GardenPublic Charity Support | Glencoe, IL | $300 | 2023 |
| Chicago History MuseumSupport for the Arts | Chicago, IL | $255 | 2023 |
| Friends Of The ParksConservation | Chicago, IL | $250 | 2023 |
| Active Transportation AlliancePublic Charity Support | Chicago, IL | $250 | 2023 |
| Northlight TheatreSupport for the Arts | Skokie, IL | $250 | 2023 |
| Big Shoulders FundEducation | Chicago, IL | $200 | 2023 |
| Aspen Historical SocietyPublic Charity Support | Aspen, CO | $200 | 2023 |
| Wfmt Fine Arts CirclePublic Media Support | Chicago, IL | $200 | 2023 |
| Metropolitan Museum Of ArtSupport for the Arts | New York, NY | $110 | 2023 |
| Gold Coast Neighbors AssociationPublic Charity Support | Chicago, IL | $100 | 2023 |
| 626 Landmark FoundationPublic Charity Support | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| Open LandsConservation | Chicago, IL | $4K | 2022 |
| Porchlight Music TheatreArts | Chicago, IL | $2K | 2022 |
| Aspen Science CenterPublic Charity Support | Aspen, CO | $1K | 2022 |
| Arthritis FoundationHealth | Atlanta, GA | $1K | 2022 |
| The Acting CompanySupport for the Arts | New York, NY | $500 | 2022 |