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James And Brenda Grusecki Family Foundation is a private corporation based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2003. The principal officer is James P Grusecki. It holds total assets of $32.6M. Annual income is reported at $34.6M. Total assets have grown from $6.7M in 2011 to $31.2M 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 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Illinois. According to available records, James And Brenda Grusecki Family Foundation has made 142 grants totaling $3.4M, with a median grant of $25K. The foundation has distributed between $1.1M and $1.3M annually from 2020 to 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $850 to $115K, with an average award of $24K. The foundation has supported 58 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, California, Colorado, which account for 91% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$850
Median Grant
$30K
Average Grant
$26K
Largest Grant
$115K
Based on 48 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.
James And Brenda Grusecki Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 142 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, CA, CO.
James And Brenda Grusecki Family Foundation has distributed a total of $3.4M across 142 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $24K. Individual grants have ranged from $850 to $115K.
James And Brenda Grusecki Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
James And Brenda Grusecki Family Foundation is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James P Grusecki | PRES/TRES/DIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Brenda S Grusecki | VP/SEC/DIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Robert D Tuerk | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.7M
Total Assets
$31.2M
Fair Market Value
$31.2M
Net Worth
$31.1M
Grants Paid
$1.5M
Contributions
$1.6M
Net Investment Income
$3.1M
Distribution Amount
$1.4M
Total: N/A
Total Grants
142
Total Giving
$3.4M
Average Grant
$24K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
58
Most Common Grant
$30K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| ForefrontGENERAL OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $2K | 2022 |
| Start EarlyGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2022 |
| Theatre AspenGENERAL OPERATIONS | Aspen, CO | $50K | 2022 |
| ThresholdsTHRESHOLDS VETERAN PROJECT | Chicago, IL | $40K | 2022 |
| New Teacher CenterCHICAGO & OAK PARK PROGRAMMING | Santa Cruz, CA | $40K | 2022 |
| Golden Apple FoundationEDUCATION | Chicago, IL | $35K | 2022 |
| La Casa NorteGENERAL OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $30K | 2022 |
| Shattered Globe TheatreGENERAL OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $30K | 2022 |
| Planned ParenthoodGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $30K | 2022 |
| Chicago Shakespeare TheatHUMANITIES | Chicago, IL | $30K | 2022 |
| Porchlight Theatre CoGENERAL HUMANITIES | Chicago, IL | $30K | 2022 |
| New MomsGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $30K | 2022 |
| Deborah'S PlaceGENERAL OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $30K | 2022 |
| Breakthru MinistriesGENERAL OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $30K | 2022 |
| Cara CollectiveGENERAL OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $30K | 2022 |
| Chicago Foundation For WomenFUND FOR CFW | Chicago, IL | $30K | 2022 |
| Crossroads FundGENERA LOPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $30K | 2022 |
| Chicago Jesuit AcademySCHOLARSHIP | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2022 |
| Midwest Access CoalitionGENERAL OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2022 |
| The Reader Institute For CommunityCHICAGO INDEPENDENT MEDIA ALLIANCE P | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2022 |
| WttwwfmtGENERAL OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2022 |
| Midwest Access ProjectGENERAL OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2022 |
| Wbez Chicago Public MediaGENERAL OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2022 |
| Goodman TheatreGENERAL OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2022 |
| Ingenuity Inc Chicago Be CreativeCREATIVE SCHOOLS FUND | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2022 |
| Thrive CounselingGENERAL SUPPORT | Oak Park, IL | $25K | 2022 |
| Timeline Theatre CompanyGENERAL OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2022 |
| Lutheran Child And Family ServicesHOUSING & SOCIAL SERVICES | River Forest, IL | $25K | 2022 |
| Amalgamated Charitable FundALL VOTING IS LOCAL | Washington, DC | $20K | 2022 |
| Marwen FoundationGENERAL OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $20K | 2022 |
| 826chiGENERAL OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $20K | 2022 |
| Children'S Literacy InitiativeEDUCATION | Chicago, IL | $20K | 2022 |
| Little Black PearlGENERAL OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $20K | 2022 |
| Mikva ChallengeGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $20K | 2022 |
| Voter Participation CenterGENERAL OPERATIONS | Washington, DC | $20K | 2022 |
| Tides FoundationMOVEMENT VOTER PROJECT | San Francisco, CA | $20K | 2022 |
| Catholic CharitiesSINGLE PERSONS WITH DEPENDENTS | Chicago, IL | $15K | 2022 |
| University Of St ThomasENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP SPENDING FUND | St Paul, MN | $10K | 2022 |
| The Learning CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| American Blues TheatreGENERAL OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| The Climate CenterGENERAL OPERATIONS | Santa Rosa, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| English In ActionGENERAL OPERATIONS | Basalt, CO | $5K | 2022 |
| Univerity Of PennsylvaniaALAN R BRAXTON MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP | Philadelphia, PA | $5K | 2022 |
| Merit School Of MusicGENERAL OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| Connection For Abused WomenchildGENERAL OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2022 |