Private foundation · EIN 36-7742500 · Chicago, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Denise and Gerald Fitzgerald Family

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: 22 grants paid, $47K total, median $509. 50% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
22
$47K
Median grant
$509
Stays in IL
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Arrupe College of Loyola University ChicagoChicago, ILTo further program services$10K
Fordham UniversityBronx, NYTo further program services$10K
Christ the King Jesuit College PrepChicago, ILTo further program services$7,500
St Isaac Jogues ChurchHinsdale, ILTo further program services$5,700
Daniel Murphy Scholarship FundChicago, ILTo further program services$2,500
Southwest Wildlife Conservation CenterScottsdale, AZTo further program services$2,500
United WayPeru, ILTo further program services$2,000
Healthnetwork FoundationPepper Pike, OHTo further program services$1,500
Covenant House IlChicago, ILTo further program services$1,000
A Leg to Stand onNew York, NYTo further program services$542
Penn StateState College, ILTo further program services$515
Hinsdale Junior Woman's ClubHinsdale, ILTo further program services$504
Community Foundation of Collier CountyNaples, FLTo further program services$500
The Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyRye Brook, NYTo further program services$500
New York Road RunnersNew York, NYTo further program services$300
Jewish Federation of Gretaer NaplesNaples, FLTo further program services$258
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNTo further program services$250
Culinary CareChicago, ILTo further program services$107
American Heart AssociationDallas, TXTo further program services$105
Fenwick High SchoolOak Park, ILTo further program services$104
Mercy Medical Center FoundationCedar Rapids, IATo further program services$104
Habitat for HumanityWheaton, ILTo further program services$100

By state: Illinois 11 · New York 4 · Arizona 1 · Ohio 1 · Florida 2 · Tennessee 1

About this foundation

Denise and Gerald Fitzgerald Family is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, tax-exempt since 2020. 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 Denise and Gerald Fitzgerald Family 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 Denise and Gerald Fitzgerald Family give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $47K across 22 grants, a median of $509.

Where does Denise and Gerald Fitzgerald Family give?

Illinois (11 grants), New York (4 grants), Arizona (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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