Edward T & Ellen K Dryer Charitable
Preselected recipients only
Edward T & Ellen K Dryer Charitable is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $99,558 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $1,750 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$99,558
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$1,750
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2024 was up from $56,000 the year before.
10% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $90,000 | 17 | $180,629 |
| 2023 | $56,000 | 11 | $121,214 |
| 2024 | $99,558 | 10 | $0 |
How to apply
Edward T & Ellen K Dryer Charitable 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 Edward T & Ellen K Dryer Charitable funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 8 | $87,058 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation for Southeast Mi | General | $50,000 |
| Seedlings Braille Books for Children | General | $29,558 |
| Polish Museum of America | General | $10,000 |
| Grosse Pointe Library | General | $3,000 |
| The Helm | General | $2,500 |
| Charlevoix County Community Foundation | General | $1,000 |
| The Front Porch | General | $1,000 |
| The Family Center | General | $1,000 |
| Full Circle Foundation | General | $1,000 |
| Challenge Mountain | General | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jon B Gandelot
- Judith Drobot
- Joseph Drobot
- Elizabeth Mower Gandelot
Questions people ask
Does Edward T & Ellen K Dryer Charitable accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Edward T & Ellen K Dryer Charitable give?
$99,558 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $1,750.
Who runs Edward T & Ellen K Dryer Charitable?
Its 2024 filing lists Jon B Gandelot (President/Trustee), Judith Drobot (Trustee), Joseph Drobot (Trustee) and Elizabeth Mower Gandelot (Secretary/Trustee).
What does Edward T & Ellen K Dryer Charitable fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development.