Private foundation · EIN 36-3529420 · Lincolnwood, Illinois

Paul Grossinger and Rose Grossinger Gara 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: 14 grants paid, $32K total, median $350. 64% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
14
$32K
Median grant
$350
Stays in IL
64%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan ChicagoChicago, ILUnrestricted$16K
Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan ChicagoChicago, ILIsrael emergency fund$10K
Lincolnwood Jewish Congregation a G Beth IsraelLincolnwood, ILUnrestricted$2,180
United States Holocaust Memorial MuseumWashington, DCUnrestricted$1,000
American Friends of Magen David AdomNorthbrook, ILAmbulance purchase$800
World Jewish CongressNew York, NYUnrestricted$600
ShalvaChicago, ILUnrestricted$500
Jewish National Fund-UsaNew York, NYUnrestricted$200
American Heart AssociationDallas, TXUnrestricted$100
Jewish Sacred SocietyChicago, ILUnrestricted$100
Leukemia & Lymphomia SocietyChicago, ILUnrestricted$100
Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenTampa, FLUnrestricted$100
The ArkChicago, ILUnrestricted$100
Steven a Teitelbaum Family FoundationNorthfield, ILUnrestricted$100

By state: Illinois 9 · District of Columbia 1 · New York 2 · Texas 1 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Paul Grossinger and Rose Grossinger Gara Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Lincolnwood, Illinois, tax-exempt since 1987. 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 Paul Grossinger and Rose Grossinger Gara 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 Paul Grossinger and Rose Grossinger Gara Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $32K across 14 grants, a median of $350.

Where does Paul Grossinger and Rose Grossinger Gara Foundation give?

Illinois (9 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), New York (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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