Richard and Gina Santori Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Richard and Gina Santori Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Lisle, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $57,515 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $4,515 and the largest $20,000. 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$57,515
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$4,515
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $77,970 the year before.
50% 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 | $20,000 | 6 | $327,883 |
| 2024 | $77,970 | 8 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $57,515 | 11 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Richard and Gina Santori 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Richard and Gina Santori Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 7 | $45,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $6,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $4,515 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $1,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aurora Public Library Foundation | Literacy programs | $20,000 |
| Waubonsee Community College Foundation | Scholarship program | $8,500 |
| Aopa Foundation | Scholarship program | $6,000 |
| St John Cantius | General support | $5,500 |
| Lewis University Foundation | Scholarship program | $5,000 |
| The Rural Education of Cambodia Inc | English/computer program | $4,515 |
| Chicago Area Chapter of the Ninety-Nines | Scholarship program | $3,000 |
| College of Dupage Foundation | Scholarship program | $2,500 |
| Individual | Aviationscholarship | $1,500 |
| St Stephen King of Hungary Roman Catholic Mission | General support | $500 |
| Unlimited Chance Ranch | Animal care | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Gina Santori
- Rosemary Gallaway
- Jeffrey Bakiares
- Kimberly Goodalis
Questions people ask
Does Richard and Gina Santori Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Richard and Gina Santori Charitable Foundation give?
$57,515 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $4,515.
Who runs Richard and Gina Santori Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gina Santori (President - Director), Rosemary Gallaway (Vice President - Director), Jeffrey Bakiares (Vice President - Director) and Kimberly Goodalis (Secretary).
What does Richard and Gina Santori Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.