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Gies Foundation is a private corporation based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2006. The principal officer is John E Udelhofen. It holds total assets of $32K. Annual income is reported at $1.2M. Total assets have decreased from $4.5M in 2011 to $69K 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 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois, California and New York. According to available records, Gies Foundation has made 49 grants totaling $4.4M, with a median grant of $25K. The foundation has distributed between $1.1M and $2M annually from 2020 to 2022. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $2M distributed across 20 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $750K, with an average award of $90K. The foundation has supported 22 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, Pennsylvania, Indiana, which account for 84% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$23K
Average Grant
$82K
Largest Grant
$504K
Based on 16 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.
Gies Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 49 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, PA, IN.
Gies Foundation has distributed a total of $4.4M across 49 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $90K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $750K.
Gies Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Gies Foundation is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beth G Gies | DIRECTOR/SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Brian F Richards | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Larry W Gies | DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$999K
Total Assets
$69K
Fair Market Value
$69K
Net Worth
$69K
Grants Paid
$835K
Contributions
$175K
Net Investment Income
$38K
Distribution Amount
$23K
Total Grants
49
Total Giving
$4.4M
Average Grant
$90K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
22
Most Common Grant
$20K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson UniversityTO CHALLENGE AND NUTURE STUDENTS ACADEMICALLY AND PERSONALLY AS THEY PREPARE TO LEAD LIVES OF LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE | Philadelphia, PA | $250K | 2022 |
| Huntington'S Disease SocietyTO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF EVERYONE AFFECTED BY HUNTINGTON'S DISEASE THROUGH COMMUNITY SERVICES, EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND RESEARCH. | St Charles, IL | $215K | 2022 |
| Accelerate InstituteTO CREATE TRANSFORMATIONAL SCHOOL LEADERS TO ENSURE THAT CHILDREN GROWING UP IN POVERTY HAVE ACCESS TO GREAT SCHOOLS. | Chicago, IL | $200K | 2022 |
| Chicago Jesuit AcademyTO OFFER CHILDREN WITH EDUCATIONAL AND ECONOMIC NEEDS ACCESS TO A CATHOLIC, COLLEGE PREPARATTORY MIDDLE SCHOOL EDUCATION IN THE JESUIT TRADITION. | Chicago, IL | $171K | 2022 |
| Culver AcademiesTO DEVELOP AND NURTURE THE WHOLE INDIVIDUAL THROUGH INTEGRATED PROGRAMS THAT EMPHASIZE THE CULTIVATION OF CHARACTER. | Culver, IN | $100K | 2022 |
| By The Hand Club For KidsTO HELP CHILDREN WHO LIVE IN UNDER-RESOURCED NEIGHBORHOODS HAVE ABUNDANT LIVES | Chicago, IL | $52K | 2022 |
| Glenwood School For BoysTO PROVIDE A SUPPORTIVE LEARNING COMMUNITY FOR STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO HAVE BEEN IMPACTED BY POVERTY, VIOLENCE, INADEQUATE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS OR LACK OF RESOURCES. | Glenwood, IL | $31K | 2022 |
| Teach For AmericaTO ENLIST, DEVELOP AND MOBILIZE OUR NATION'S MOST PROMISING FUTURE LEADERS TO GROW AND STRENGTHEN THE MOVEMENT FOR EDUCATIONAL EQUITY AND EXCELLENCE. | New York, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| Geneva Community Unit School DistrictTO HELP STUDENTS BECOME SELF-DIRECTED LIFELONG LEARNERS, EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATORS, COMPLEX, CREATIVE, AND ADAPTIVE THINKERS AND COLLABORATIVE AND PRODUCTIVE CITIZENS. | Geneva, IL | $20K | 2022 |
| Link Scholars UnlimitedTO SUPPORT LOW-INCOME, ACADEMICALLY STRUGGLING YOUNG LEARNERS BY PROVIDING RIGOROUS LITERACY INSTRUCTION AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS TO HELP STUDENTS ACHIEVE MEASURABLE SUCCESS - AND TO INSPIRE LIFE-LONG LEARNING | Chicago, IL | $20K | 2022 |
| Royal Family Kids CampTO SUPPORT CAMPS AND CLUBS FOR CHILDREN IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. | Santa Ana, CA | $15K | 2022 |
| Misericordia Women'S LeagueTO RAISE FUNDS FOR AND PROVIDE SERVICE TO MISERICORDIA HEART OF MERCY CENTER. | Western Springs, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| Merit School Of MusicTO TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF CHICAGO-AREA YOUTH THROUGH REMOVING BARRIERS TO HIGH-QUALITY MUSIC EDUCATION. | Chicago, IN | $5K | 2022 |
| Midwestern Christian AcademyTO PROVIDE A CHRIST-FOCUSED, BIBLICALLY-CENTERED EDUCATION TO MEET THE NEEDS OF FAMILIES WHO SHARE THE BELIEF THAT GOD IS THE CREATOR AND SUSTAINER OF THE UNIVERSE AND HAS PROVIDED US WITHT HE MEANS TO "TRAIN UP CHILDREN IN THE NUTURE AND ADMONITION OF THE LORD." | Chicago, IL | $150K | 2021 |
| Sarcoidosis FoundationTO IMPROVE CARE FOR SARCOIDOSIS PATIENTS AND TO FIND A CURE FOR THE DISEASE | Chicago, IL | $75K | 2021 |
| Holy Trinity High SchoolTO CHALLENGE AND NUTURE STUDENTS ACADEMICALLY, SPIRITUALLY, AND PERSONALLY, AS THEY PREPARE TO LEAD LIVES OF LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE | Chicago, IL | $57K | 2021 |
| Casa Kane CountyTO ADVOCATE FOR THE BEST INTERESTS OF CHILDREN IN ABUSE, NEGLECT AND PRIVATE GUARDIANSHIP CASES WITHIN THE JUVENILE COURT SYSTEM. | Geneva, IL | $15K | 2021 |
| Big Shoulders FundTO PROVIDE A QUALITY, VALUES-BASED EDUCATION FOR CHICAGO'S CHILDREN, THEREBY CONTRIBUTING TO STRONGER COMMUNITIES AND PREPARING STUDENTS FOR LIFE-LONG SUCCESS. | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2021 |
| Beyond Sports FoundationTO EMPOWER CHICAGOLAND STUDENT-ATHLETES TO SUCCEED IN LIFE. | Highland Park, IL | $5K | 2021 |
| Cal'S All-Star AngelsTO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PEDIATRIC CANCER PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. | St Charles, IL | $5K | 2021 |
| JdrfFUND TYPE 1 DIABETES RESEARCH | New York, NY | $10K | 2020 |
| Ywam SdbTO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES, TRAINING, AND EQUIPPING OF BELIEVERS IN CHRISTIANITY | Chula Vista, CA | $4K | 2020 |