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Also known as: C/O JOHN GATES JR
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Gates Charitable Trust is a private trust based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. It holds total assets of $2.7M. Annual income is reported at $1.2M. Total assets have decreased from $6.3M in 2011 to $2.7M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. 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 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois and Florida. According to available records, Gates Charitable Trust has made 97 grants totaling $1.7M, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has grown from $474K in 2020 to $592K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $636K distributed across 37 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $150 to $205K, with an average award of $18K. The foundation has supported 53 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, Connecticut, Florida, which account for 67% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 11 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$150
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$17K
Largest Grant
$200K
Based on 28 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.
Gates Charitable Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 97 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, CT, FL.
Gates Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $1.7M across 97 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $18K. Individual grants have ranged from $150 to $205K.
Gates Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Gates Charitable Trust is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 11 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John S Gates Jr | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$2.7M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$2.7M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
97
Total Giving
$1.7M
Average Grant
$18K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
53
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children'S Memorial FoundationGENERAL FUND | Chicago, IL | $205K | 2023 |
| TrinityGENERAL FUND | Hartford, CT | $101K | 2023 |
| Environmental Law & Policy Center (Elpc)GENERAL FUND | Chicago, IL | $100K | 2023 |
| The Everglades FoundationGENERAL FUND | Palmetto Bay, FL | $27K | 2023 |
| Hobe Sound Community Chest IncGENERAL FUND | Hobe Sound, FL | $25K | 2023 |
| Rehabilitation InstituteSHIRLEY RYAN ABILITYLAB SPARK! FUNDRAISER | Chicago, IL | $24K | 2023 |
| St Chrysostom'S ChurchGENERAL FUND | Chicago, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Martin CountyGENERAL FUND | Hobe Sound, FL | $20K | 2023 |
| American Enterprise Institute (Aei)GENERAL FUND | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| The Conservation FundGENERAL FUND | Arlington, VA | $10K | 2023 |
| Eaglebrook School Annual FundGENERAL FUND | Deerfield, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Groton School Annual FundGENERAL FUND | Groton, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| The University Of ChicagoGENERAL FUND | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Eagle Hill SchoolGENERAL FUND | Hardwich, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Team ImpactGENERAL FUND | Quincy, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Jupiter Island Medical ClinicGENERAL FUND | Hobe Sound, FL | $5K | 2023 |
| Madonna MissionGENERAL FUND | Northfield, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Dune Acres Civil Improvements FoundationGENERAL FUND | Dune Acres, IN | $3K | 2023 |
| Christ Memorial ChapelGENERAL FUND | Hobe Sound, FL | $2K | 2023 |
| Wikimedia FoundationGENERAL FUND | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Town Of Jupiter IslandGENERAL FUND | Hobe Sound, FL | $1K | 2023 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyGENERAL FUND | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Chicago City Day School Annual FundGENERAL FUND | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Invest For KidsGENERAL FUND | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Jupiter Island Garden ClubGENERAL FUND | Hobe Sound, FL | $1K | 2023 |
| Salisbury School Annual FundGENERAL FUND | Salisbury, CT | $1K | 2023 |
| The Chicago LighthouseGENERAL FUND | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| University Liggett School Annual FundGENERAL FUND | Grosse Pointe Woods, MI | $1K | 2023 |
| Uw FoundationGENERAL FUND | Madison, WI | $1K | 2023 |
| Northwestern UniversityGENERAL FUND | Evanston, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Alzheimer'S AssociationGENERAL FUND | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Town Of Dune AcresGENERAL FUND | Dune Acres, IN | $500 | 2023 |
| Shirley Ryan AbilitylabGENERAL FUND | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2022 |
| The Guardians Of Martin CountyGENERAL FUND | Hobe Sound, FL | $5K | 2022 |
| Cleveland Clinic FoundationGENERAL FUND | Cleveland, OH | $2K | 2022 |