Denise and Gerald Fitzgerald Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Denise and Gerald Fitzgerald Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $46,589 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $510 and the largest $10,000. 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$46,589
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$510
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees73%
Giving in 2025 was up from $19,397 the year before.
73% 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 | $12,668 | 27 | $1,863 |
| 2024 | $19,397 | 20 | $52,022 |
| 2025 | $46,589 | 22 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Denise and Gerald Fitzgerald Family 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 Denise and Gerald Fitzgerald Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 11 | $30,030 |
| New York | 4 | $11,342 |
| Arizona | 1 | $2,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $1,500 |
| Florida | 2 | $758 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $250 |
| Texas | 1 | $105 |
| Iowa | 1 | $104 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arrupe College of Loyola University Chicago | To further program services | $10,000 |
| Fordham University | To further program services | $10,000 |
| Christ the King Jesuit College Prep | To further program services | $7,500 |
| St Isaac Jogues Church | To further program services | $5,700 |
| Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund | To further program services | $2,500 |
| Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center | To further program services | $2,500 |
| United Way | To further program services | $2,000 |
| Healthnetwork Foundation | To further program services | $1,500 |
| Covenant House Il | To further program services | $1,000 |
| A Leg to Stand on | To further program services | $542 |
| Penn State | To further program services | $515 |
| Hinsdale Junior Woman's Club | To further program services | $504 |
| Community Foundation of Collier County | To further program services | $500 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | To further program services | $500 |
| New York Road Runners | To further program services | $300 |
| Jewish Federation of Gretaer Naples | To further program services | $258 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | To further program services | $250 |
| Culinary Care | To further program services | $107 |
| American Heart Association | To further program services | $105 |
| Fenwick High School | To further program services | $104 |
| Mercy Medical Center Foundation | To further program services | $104 |
| Habitat for Humanity | To further program services | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Gerald Fitzgerald
- Denise Fitzgerald
- Celine Fitzgerald
- Shannon Fitzgerald
Questions people ask
Does Denise and Gerald Fitzgerald Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Denise and Gerald Fitzgerald Family Foundation give?
$46,589 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $510.
Who runs Denise and Gerald Fitzgerald Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gerald Fitzgerald (Trustee), Denise Fitzgerald (Trustee), Celine Fitzgerald (Trustee) and Shannon Fitzgerald (Trustee).
What does Denise and Gerald Fitzgerald Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.