Gantz Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gantz Family Foundation is a private foundation in Winnetka, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $402,500 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $115,000. 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$402,500
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$115,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $356,000 the year before.
33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $776,000 | 18 | $725,485 |
| 2024 | $356,000 | 15 | $395,338 |
| 2025 | $402,500 | 12 | $0 |
How to apply
Gantz 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 Gantz Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 9 | $362,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $15,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago | General charitable | $115,000 |
| The Field Museum of Natural History | General charitable | $100,500 |
| Holy Family Ministries | General charitable | $50,000 |
| Window to the World Communications Inc | General charitable | $35,000 |
| Church of the Holy Comforter | General charitable | $27,000 |
| American National Red Cross & Its Constituent Chapters and Branches | General charitable | $15,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | General charitable | $15,000 |
| Happ Foundation | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Brain Reseach Foundation | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Music Institute of Chicago | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Wake Forest University | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Northwestern University | General charitable | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Wilbur Gantz
- Linda Gantz
- Matthew Gantz
- Leslie McLamore
- Caroline Burns
Questions people ask
Does Gantz Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gantz Family Foundation give?
$402,500 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Gantz Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Wilbur Gantz (President/Director), Linda Gantz (Vice President), Matthew Gantz (Director) and Leslie McLamore (Treasurer/Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Gantz Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, faith communities and education.