GH Foundation
Preselected recipients only
GH Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $7,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $800 and the largest $2,500. 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$7,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$800
- Largest grant$2,500
- Assets$102,462
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2025 was up from $800 the year before.
80% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $700 | 3 | $42,480 |
| 2024 | $800 | 2 | $72,475 |
| 2025 | $7,000 | 5 | $102,462 |
How to apply
GH 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $3,100 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $800 |
| Georgia | 1 | $600 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Hope | General needs | $2,500 |
| Big Mikes Bottom Line | General needs | $2,300 |
| Because of Mike | General needs | $800 |
| Mike Check Ur Colon | General needs | $800 |
| American Cancer Society | General needs | $600 |
Officers and trustees
- Dacia Heck
- Kristin Lynn Grube
- Daniel Dicarlo
- Matthias Grube
Questions people ask
Does GH Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does GH Foundation give?
$7,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $800.
Who runs GH Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dacia Heck (Secretary/Tr), Kristin Lynn Grube (President), Daniel Dicarlo (Director) and Matthias Grube (Director).