Private foundation · EIN 27-2982177 · Highland Park, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Gerald O Mann Charitable Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $261K total, median $23K. 63% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$261K
Median grant
$23K
Stays in IL
63%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.8M

Grants paid in 2025

8 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of ChicagoChicago, ILPancreatic cancer research$100K
Rolfe FoundationChicago, ILPancreatic cancer research$75K
Israel Cancer Research FoundationNorthfield, ILCancer researchcancer research$25K
University of California San FranciscoSan Francisco, CAPancreatic canceer researchpancreatic cancer research$25K
Council of Jewish Elderly Dba Cje Senior LifeChicago, ILParkinsons social programsparkinsons research and community servicescommunity servicesparkinsons research$20K
Northshore Kellogg Cancer CenterHighland Park, ILCancer research$10K
Pancreatic Cancer Action NetworkManhattan Beach, CAPancreatic cancer researchpancreatic cancer researchpancreatic cancer research$5,000
Cedars Sinai Medical CenterLos Angeles, CAAdvanced heart transplant research$1,000

By state: Illinois 5 · California 3

About this foundation

Gerald O Mann Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Highland Park, Illinois, administered in care of Allan a Wulfstat, tax-exempt since 2010. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Gerald O Mann Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Gerald O Mann Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $261K across 8 grants, a median of $23K.

Where does Gerald O Mann Charitable Foundation give?

Illinois (5 grants), California (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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