Private foundation · EIN 36-2950350 · Lake Bluff, Illinois

Gorter Family 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $3.2M total, median $3.2M. 100% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1
$3.2M
Median grant
$3.2M
Stays in IL
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$34M

About this foundation

Gorter Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Lake Bluff, Illinois, administered in care of Green Bay Management Company, tax-exempt since 1978. 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 Gorter Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Gorter Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $3.2M across 1 grants, a median of $3.2M.

Where does Gorter Family Foundation give?

Illinois (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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