Gidwitz Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Gidwitz Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $135,793 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $135,793 and the largest $135,793. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$135,793
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$135,793
- Largest grant$135,793
- Assets$4.6 million
Giving in 2025 was down from $470,237 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $173,487 | 1 | $3.7 million |
| 2024 | $470,237 | 1 | $3.9 million |
| 2025 | $135,793 | 1 | $4.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Kevin O'Keefe 110 N Wacker Drive Ste 3300, Chicago, IL 60606 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (312) 541-7224 |
| What to submit | In Writing Need Purpose |
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 1 | $135,793 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attached | General Use | $135,793 |
Officers and trustees
- Nancy Gidwitz
- Betsy Gidwitz
- Kevin O'Keefe
Questions people ask
Does Gidwitz Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Gidwitz Family Foundation give?
$135,793 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $135,793.
Who runs Gidwitz Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Nancy Gidwitz (Secretary), Betsy Gidwitz (President) and Kevin O'Keefe (Treasurer).