Gurtz Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gurtz Family Foundation is a private foundation in Arlington Heights, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $620,000 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $75,000. 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$620,000
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$13.0 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $495,000 the year before.
14% 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 | $400,000 | 20 | $145,138 |
| 2024 | $495,000 | 24 | $117,415 |
| 2025 | $620,000 | 28 | $13.0 million |
How to apply
Gurtz 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 Gurtz Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 24 | $530,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $50,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $20,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Exempt purpose operations | $75,000 |
| Lurie Childrens Hospital Fdn | Exempt purpose operations | $50,000 |
| St Jude Hospital | Exempt purpose operations | $50,000 |
| Zacharias Center | Exempt purpose operations | $50,000 |
| Feldman Family Foundation | Exempt purpose operations | $40,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation | Exempt purpose operations | $40,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Exempt purpose operations | $40,000 |
| Rory David Deutch Foundation | Exempt purpose operations | $25,000 |
| Saturday Place | Exempt purpose operations | $25,000 |
| Charlie Project Dog Rescue | Exempt purpose operations | $20,000 |
| HFS Chicago Scholars | Exempt purpose operations | $20,000 |
| The Well Resource Center | Exempt purpose operations | $20,000 |
| Chicago Architecture Center | Exempt purpose operations | $15,000 |
| Dancering While Cancering | Exempt purpose operations | $15,000 |
| Heartland Animal Shelter | Exempt purpose operations | $15,000 |
| Jewish United Fund of Metro Chgo | Exempt purpose operations | $15,000 |
| The Anti-Cruelty Society | Exempt purpose operations | $15,000 |
| American Heart Association | Exempt purpose operations | $10,000 |
| Chicago Coalition to End Homeless | Exempt purpose operations | $10,000 |
| Chicago Greater Food Depository | Exempt purpose operations | $10,000 |
| Hire 360 | Exempt purpose operations | $10,000 |
| Paws Chicago | Exempt purpose operations | $10,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers | Exempt purpose operations | $10,000 |
| Les Turner ALS Foundation | Exempt purpose operations | $7,500 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | Exempt purpose operations | $7,500 |
| Chicagoland Lab Rescue | Exempt purpose operations | $5,000 |
| Jennifer Lynn Snyder Foundation | Exempt purpose operations | $5,000 |
| The Ark | Exempt purpose operations | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Frank L Gurtz
- Tracy A Robinson
Questions people ask
Does Gurtz Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gurtz Family Foundation give?
$620,000 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Gurtz Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Frank L Gurtz (President) and Tracy A Robinson (Director).
What does Gurtz Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and animals.