Gertrude E Hill Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gertrude E Hill Foundation is a private foundation in Lake Forest, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $148,030 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $71,530. 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$148,030
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$71,530
- Assets$3.5 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2024 was up from $145,772 the year before.
8% 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 | $147,651 | 9 | $2.7 million |
| 2023 | $145,772 | 11 | $3.2 million |
| 2024 | $148,030 | 12 | $3.5 million |
How to apply
Gertrude E Hill 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 Gertrude E Hill Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 1 | $71,530 |
| New York | 1 | $30,000 |
| Illinois | 7 | $24,500 |
| Iowa | 1 | $15,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $4,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | Charitable | $71,530 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research | Charitable | $30,000 |
| American Red Cross | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Honor Flight Chicago | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Botanic Garden of Chicago | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Shriners Children's Hospital | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Susan G Komen Foundation | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Children International | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Lake Bluff History Museum | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Aspire | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Women United | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Lf-Lb Senior Citizens' Foundation | Charitable | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Cari Deann Walquist
- Beverly Jo Walquist
- Christopher Walquist
Questions people ask
Does Gertrude E Hill Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gertrude E Hill Foundation give?
$148,030 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Gertrude E Hill Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Cari Deann Walquist (Dir/Pres), Beverly Jo Walquist (Dir/Sec'y) and Christopher Walquist (Director).
What does Gertrude E Hill Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and youth programs.