BCMR Gledhill Foundation
Preselected recipients only
BCMR Gledhill Foundation is a private foundation in Golden Oak, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.3 million in 11 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $480,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.3 million
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$480,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2025 was up from $961,083 the year before.
46% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $985,000 | 12 | $665,348 |
| 2024 | $961,083 | 6 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $1.3 million | 11 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
BCMR Gledhill Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What BCMR Gledhill Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 7 | $980,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $160,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $100,000 |
| New York | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Children Hospital of Chicago | Unrestircted gift | $480,000 |
| Shedd Aquarium Society | Unrestricted gift | $200,000 |
| Chicago Public Education Fund | Unrestricted gift | $150,000 |
| NAACP Legan Defense and Education Fund | Unrestriced grant | $100,000 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard | Unrestricted grant | $100,000 |
| Human Rights Campaign Fund | Unrestricted grant | $100,000 |
| National Public Radio Inc | Nonrestricted gift | $60,000 |
| The University of Chicago | Unrestricted gift | $50,000 |
| Ingenuity | Unrestricted grant | $50,000 |
| Civic Consulting Alliance | Nonrestircted gift | $25,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Chicago | Unrestricted grant | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Brent W Gledhill
- Catherine H Gledhill
Questions people ask
Does BCMR Gledhill Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does BCMR Gledhill Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs BCMR Gledhill Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Brent W Gledhill (Trustee) and Catherine H Gledhill (Trustee).
What does BCMR Gledhill Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.