Gillen Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Gillen Family Foundation is a private foundation in Neenah, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $3,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $3,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$3,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$3,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was down from $52,000 the year before.
100% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $37,000 | 1 | $946,045 |
| 2023 | $54,600 | 1 | $752,407 |
| 2024 | $52,000 | 1 | $753,946 |
| 2025 | $3,000 | 1 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | John F Gillen Jr PO Box 453, Neenah, WI 54957 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (630) 306-6512, jfgillen1@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Letter format |
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Press Connection Foundation Inc | Funds were used to purchase new books for wi kettle moraine prison for the inmates book club | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John F Gillen Sr
- John F Gillen Jr
- Jeffrey L Hesson
- Laura Jankowski
- Kenneth Gillen
- Lisa Murphy
- Greg Gillen
- David Gillen
Questions people ask
Does Gillen Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Gillen Family Foundation give?
$3,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Gillen Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John F Gillen Sr (Chairman (Ending 05/25)), John F Gillen Jr (Vice Chairman, Chairman (Beg 09/12/25)), Jeffrey L Hesson (Secretary) and Laura Jankowski (Treasurer) among 8 officers and trustees.