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Also known as: FOUNDATION INC
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Donald F & Elizabeth B Gardner Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in GLENVIEW, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is Steven Wintersteen. It holds total assets of $2.4M. Annual income is reported at $947K. Total assets have grown from $386K in 2011 to $2.2M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois and Georgia. According to available records, Donald F & Elizabeth B Gardner Foundation Inc. has made 54 grants totaling $234K, with a median grant of $2K. The foundation has distributed between $115K and $119K annually from 2022 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $15K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 32 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, Georgia, New Jersey, which account for 74% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$5K
Largest Grant
$21K
Based on 21 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.
Donald F & Elizabeth B Gardner Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 54 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, GA, NJ.
Donald F & Elizabeth B Gardner Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $234K across 54 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $15K.
Donald F & Elizabeth B Gardner Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Donald F & Elizabeth B Gardner Foundation Inc. is headquartered in GLENVIEW, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Gardner | DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John Gardner | DIRECTOR/VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Thomas Gardner | DIRECTOR/SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$135K
Total Assets
$2.2M
Fair Market Value
$2.3M
Net Worth
$2.2M
Grants Paid
$115K
Contributions
$137K
Net Investment Income
$67K
Distribution Amount
$106K
Total: $2.1M
Total Grants
54
Total Giving
$234K
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
32
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright FuturesOPERATING FUND | Atlanta, GA | $10K | 2023 |
| Stepping StonesOPERATING FUND | Atlanta, GA | $5K | 2023 |
| St JudesOPERATING FUND | Memphis, TN | $4K | 2023 |
| Shriners HospitalOPERATING FUND | Tampa, FL | $2K | 2023 |
| Nj Sharing NetworkOPERATING FUND | New Providence, NJ | $10K | 2023 |
| CdgaOPERATING FUND | Lemont, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Center Of ConcernOPERATING FUND | Des Plaines, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Moose CharitiesOPERATING FUND | Mooseheart, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| The Wetlands InitiativeOPERATING FUND | Chicago, IL | $7K | 2023 |
| Evans Scholars FoundationOPERATING FUND | Glenview, IL | $7K | 2023 |
| Home Of The SparrowOPERATING FUND | Mchenry, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Hua Momona FoundOPERATING FUND | Lahaina, HI | $5K | 2023 |
| Wings - Women In Gods Service MinistryOPERATING FUND | Highland Park, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Schwaben AcOPERATING FUND | Buffalo Grove, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Lions Club International FoundationOPERATING FUND | Oak Brook, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Special OlympicsOPERATING FUND | Norcross, GA | $2K | 2023 |
| Usmc ReservesOPERATING FUND | New Orleans, LA | $2K | 2023 |
| Daniel Murphy FoundationOPERATING FUND | Chicago, IL | $2K | 2023 |
| Il Police AssociationOPERATING FUND | Elmwood Park, IL | $2K | 2023 |
| Il Firefighters AllianceOPERATING FUND | Glen Carbon, IL | $2K | 2023 |
| UsoOPERATING FUND | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Mccormick FoundationOPERATING FUND | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Wounded WarriorOPERATING FUND | Jacksonville, FL | $1K | 2023 |
| MisericordiaOPERATING FUND | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Leader DogOPERATING FUND | Marietta, GA | $1K | 2023 |
| K9 Companions IncOPERATING FUND | Lake Mathews, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Adopt-A-PetOPERATING FUND | Claremont, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Chicago LighthouseOPERATING FUND | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Susan G KomenOPERATING FUND | Atlanta, GA | $1K | 2023 |
| Lions Of Illinois Foundation Golf ClassicLOW VISION PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS | Dekalb, IL | $200 | 2023 |
| Red Arrow Camp FoundationOPERATING FUND | Woodruff, WI | $10K | 2022 |
| HadleyOPERATING FUND | Hays, KS | $2K | 2022 |