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Also known as: C/O GURTZ ELECTRIC COMPANY
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Gurtz Family Foundation is a private corporation based in ARLINGTON HTS, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2007. The principal officer is Frank L Gurtz. It holds total assets of $9.6M. Annual income is reported at $3.7M. Total assets have grown from $1.2M in 2011 to $9.2M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 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 2015 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Illinois. According to available records, Gurtz Family Foundation has made 64 grants totaling $1.4M, with a median grant of $16K. The foundation has distributed between $400K and $535K annually from 2020 to 2022. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $535K distributed across 23 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $95K, with an average award of $22K. The foundation has supported 25 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, California, Tennessee, which account for 92% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$24K
Average Grant
$27K
Largest Grant
$75K
Based on 18 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.
Gurtz Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 64 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, CA, TN.
Gurtz Family Foundation has distributed a total of $1.4M across 64 grants. The median grant size is $16K, with an average of $22K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $95K.
Gurtz Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Gurtz Family Foundation is headquartered in ARLINGTON HTS, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank L Gurtz | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Tracy A Robinson | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$491K
Total Assets
$9.2M
Fair Market Value
$145K
Net Worth
$9.2M
Grants Paid
$400K
Contributions
$330K
Net Investment Income
$196K
Distribution Amount
$511K
Total: $9M
Total Grants
64
Total Giving
$1.4M
Average Grant
$22K
Median Grant
$16K
Unique Recipients
25
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Of HopeEXEMPT PURPOSE OPERATIONS | Duarte, CA | $95K | 2022 |
| Feldman Family FoundationEXEMPT PURPOSE OPERATIONS | Evanston, IL | $25K | 2022 |
| Clayco FoundationEXEMPT PURPOSE OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $8K | 2022 |
| Executive Construction FoundationEXEMPT PURPOSE OPERATIONS | Hillside, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| Northwestern Lake Forest HospitalEXEMPT PURPOSE OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $33K | 2022 |
| Rory David Deutch FoundationEXEMPT PURPOSE OPERATIONS | Highland Park, IL | $25K | 2022 |
| St Jude HospitalEXEMPT PURPOSE OPERATIONS | Memphis, TN | $25K | 2022 |
| American Heart AssociationEXEMPT PURPOSE OPERATIONS | Des Moines, IA | $25K | 2022 |
| Zacharias CenterEXEMPT PURPOSE OPERATIONS | Gurnee, IL | $23K | 2022 |
| Make-A-Wish FoundationEXEMPT PURPOSE OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $20K | 2022 |
| Ronald Mcdonald HouseEXEMPT PURPOSE OPERATIONS | Oak Brook, IL | $20K | 2022 |
| Dancering While CanceringEXEMPT PURPOSE OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $15K | 2022 |
| Lurie Children'S HospitalEXEMPT PURPOSE OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $13K | 2022 |
| Lne Alexa R Weiss FoundationEXEMPT PURPOSE OPERATIONS | Highland Park, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| Paws ChicagoEXEMPT PURPOSE OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| Jennifer Lynn Snyder FoundationEXEMPT PURPOSE OPERATIONS | Northbrook, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| The Anti-Cruelty SocietyEXEMPT PURPOSE OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| Heartland Animal ShelterEXEMPT PURPOSE OPERATIONS | Northbrook, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| Les Turner Als FoundationEXEMPT PURPOSE OPERATIONS | Skokie, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| Chicagoland Lab RescueEXEMPT PURPOSE OPERATIONS | Highland Park, IL | $2K | 2022 |
| Parkinson'S FoundationEXEMPT PURPOSE OPRERATIONS | Highland Park, IL | $2K | 2022 |
| Chest FoundationEXEMPT PURPOSE OPERATIONS | Glenview, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| Northwestern Memorial FoundationEXEMPT PURPOSE OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $75K | 2021 |
| Sos Children'S VillagesEXEMPT PURPOSE OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $40K | 2021 |
| The Wellness Resource Center NfpEXEMPT PURPOSE OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2021 |