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Gamble William Hoover

Preselected recipients only Chicago, Illinois · EIN 316026640

Gamble William Hoover is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $16,914 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $287 and the largest $11,466. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $15,747 the year before.

60% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$20,0145$379,811
2024$15,7475$413,619
2025$16,9145$458,413

How to apply

Gamble William Hoover 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Gamble William Hoover funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Ohio.

StateGrantsAmount
Ohio3$12,040
Georgia1$4,587
Illinois1$287

Grants paid in 2025

All 5 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
St James United Methodist Chur
Miamisburg, OH
General$11,466
General Board of Global Ministries the United Methodist Church
Atlanta, GA
General$4,587
The Christ Hospital Foundation
Cincinnati, OH
General$287
The United Methodist Childrens Home
Columbus, OH
General$287
The Board of Pensions of the United Methodist Church Inc
Glenview, IL
General$287

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Gamble William Hoover accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Gamble William Hoover give?

$16,914 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $287.

Who runs Gamble William Hoover?

Its 2025 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).

What does Gamble William Hoover fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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