Gary & Denise Gardner Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gary & Denise Gardner Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $313,500 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $150,000. 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$313,500
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$310,283
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2024 was up from $217,600 the year before.
63% of its 2024 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 | $217,600 | 9 | $24,347 |
| 2024 | $313,500 | 8 | $310,283 |
How to apply
Gary & Denise Gardner 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 Gary & Denise Gardner Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 7 | $263,500 |
| New York | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | Charitable | $60,000 |
| The Museum of Modern Art | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Hyde Park Art Center | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Chicago Chapter Charities Foundation Inc | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Chicago Police Memorial Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art | Charitable | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Gary E Gardner
- Denise B Gardner
- Betty B Barnett
Questions people ask
Does Gary & Denise Gardner Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gary & Denise Gardner Family Foundation give?
$313,500 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Gary & Denise Gardner Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Gary E Gardner (President), Denise B Gardner (Secretary) and Betty B Barnett (Treasurer).
What does Gary & Denise Gardner Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.