Michael Gidwitz Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Michael Gidwitz Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $105,100 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$105,100
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$3.1 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was up from $97,840 the year before.
20% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $99,647 | 30 | $2.4 million |
| 2023 | $97,840 | 25 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $105,100 | 25 | $3.1 million |
How to apply
Michael Gidwitz Charitable 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 Michael Gidwitz Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 22 | $80,100 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brother Rice High School | General program services | $10,000 |
| New Eyes for the Needy | General program services | $10,000 |
| Wheelchair Foundation | General program services | $10,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | General program services | $10,000 |
| Hadley Institute for the Blind and Visually Impaired | General program services | $6,000 |
| St Germain School | General program services | $6,000 |
| Advocate Charitable Foundation Co Keyser Family Pediatric Cancer Center | General program services | $5,000 |
| Evans Scholars | General program services | $5,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Northern Illinois | General program services | $5,000 |
| Mayo Foundation | General program services | $5,000 |
| Paws Chicago | General program services | $5,000 |
| Marion Tree of St Germaine | General program services | $4,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children Chicago | General program services | $4,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | General program services | $3,000 |
| Comer Children's Hospital | General program services | $2,000 |
| Cycstic Fibrosis Foundation of Greater Il | General program services | $2,000 |
| Gastro-Intestinal Research Foundation | General program services | $2,000 |
| Mercy Home for Boys and Girls | General program services | $2,000 |
| The Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation | General program services | $2,000 |
| Tree House Humane Society | General program services | $2,000 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | General program services | $1,100 |
| Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation | General program services | $1,000 |
| Bricks of Hope | General program services | $1,000 |
| Disabled American Veterans | General program services | $1,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | General program services | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Gidwtiz II
- Dorothy Wallace
Questions people ask
Does Michael Gidwitz Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Michael Gidwitz Charitable Foundation give?
$105,100 in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Michael Gidwitz Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael Gidwtiz II (President/Treasurer) and Dorothy Wallace (Vice-President/Secretary).
What does Michael Gidwitz Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and disability.