Gibbet Hill Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gibbet Hill Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $260,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $12,500 and the largest $60,000. 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$260,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$12,500
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$3.2 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $275,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $270,000 | 15 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $275,000 | 15 | $2.9 million |
| 2025 | $260,000 | 15 | $3.2 million |
How to apply
Gibbet 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 Gibbet Hill Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 4 | $110,000 |
| California | 2 | $60,000 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $50,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $50,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Children's Chorale | Social services | $60,000 |
| Northwestern University | Educational | $50,000 |
| University of San Diego Foundation | Educational | $50,000 |
| Friends of Dinosaur Ridge | Educational | $30,000 |
| Groton School - Faculty Salaries | Educational | $12,500 |
| Groton School - Grain Initiative | Educational | $12,500 |
| Groton School - Malcolm Strachan Chair of English Literature Endowment Fund | Educational | $12,500 |
| Groton School -Marion Danielson Campbell Performing Arts Center | Educational | $12,500 |
| Denver Earth Resources Library | Educational | $10,000 |
| New Orleans Geological Society Memorial Foundation Inc | Educational | $10,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Association of Geologists Fund | Environmental | $10,000 |
| The Student Conservation Association | Environmental | $10,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Environmental | $10,000 |
| Clan Strachan Scottish Heritage Society Inc | Arts & humanities | $10,000 |
| The Timanous Foundation | Social services | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert J Venable
- Stephen Strachan
- Susan D Pattock
- David C Fuechtman
- Kammer D Strachan
Questions people ask
Does Gibbet Hill Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gibbet Hill Foundation give?
$260,000 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $12,500.
Who runs Gibbet Hill Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert J Venable (President/Director), Stephen Strachan (Vice President/Director), Susan D Pattock (Secretary/Treasurer) and David C Fuechtman (Asst Treas/Asst Sec) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Gibbet Hill Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and human services.