The Geraldi Norton Foundation
Accepts applications
The Geraldi Norton Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmette, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $173,100 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $30,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$173,100
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$4.3 million
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2024 was up from $149,550 the year before.
12% of its 2024 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 | $149,550 | 32 | $4.1 million |
| 2024 | $173,100 | 34 | $4.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Kathryn Wise P O Box 10, Kenilworth, IL 60043 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (847) 251-9733 |
| What to submit | Letter with explanation of purpose |
| Deadlines | None; grants usually paid in december |
| Restrictions | Grants made principally in chicago area; no grants to individuals |
What The Geraldi Norton Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 4 | $54,500 |
| Illinois | 18 | $33,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $33,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $24,850 |
| New York | 4 | $23,250 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $2,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $2,000 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity College | Annual fund & all-in campaign | $30,000 |
| FSHD Society | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Harvard College | Evansfield scholars fund | $25,000 |
| Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation | Coolidge scholars program | $24,850 |
| The Clemente Course in the Humanities | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Ravinia Festival | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Metropolitan Opera | National council auditions-new england region | $4,750 |
| Providence St Mel School | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Midwest Young Artists Conservatory | Unrestricted | $3,250 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | Sustaining fellows | $3,000 |
| Miss Porter's School | Annual fund | $3,000 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | Unrestricted | $2,750 |
| Groton School | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Barth Syndrome Foundation | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Glen View Club Scholarship Foundation | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Hadley School for the Blind | Women's board | $2,000 |
| Brain and Behavior Research Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestral Association | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Chicago Youth Centers | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Connections for the Homeless | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Executive Service Corps of Chicago | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Field Museum of Natural History | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Lake Forest College | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Lawrence Hall Youth Services | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Lincoln Park Zoological Society | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| North Shore Country Day School | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| North Shore University Health System Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Spirit of America | Ukraine support | $1,000 |
| UNITED24 | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| WTTW Channel 11 | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| St Joseph's Indian School | Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Kathryn Wise
- Christopher Eklund
- Peter H Eklund
Questions people ask
Does The Geraldi Norton Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: None; grants usually paid in december.
How much does The Geraldi Norton Foundation give?
$173,100 in tax year 2024, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs The Geraldi Norton Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kathryn Wise (President & Secretary), Christopher Eklund (Chairman & Treasurer) and Peter H Eklund (Vice President).
What does The Geraldi Norton Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.