Private foundation · EIN 46-6976292 · Oakbrook Ter, Illinois · Religion

Gostomski 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: 24 grants paid, $500K total, median $10K. 4% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
24
$500K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in IL
4%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$18M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Mary's University of MinnesotaWinona, MNGeneral$118K
De Lasalle High SchoolMinneapolis, MNGeneral$65K
Cotter High SchoolWinona, MNGeneral$62K
Viterbo UniversityLA Crosse, WIGeneral$50K
Franciscan FriarsSt Paul, MNGeneral$35K
Stowarzyszenie Przyjaciol DzieciKrakow, PLGeneral$27K
Morrie Miller Athletic FoundationWinona, MNGeneral$20K
Minnesota Masterpiece HallWinona, MNGeneral$20K
The Basilica of St Stanislaus KostkaWinona, MNGeneral$16K
Benilde St Margarets High SchoolSt Louis Park, MNGeneral$10K
Lundstrom Performing ArtsMinneapolis, MNGeneral$10K
Winona Volunteer ServicesWinona, MNGeneral$10K
Northside Achievement ZoneMinneapolis, MNGeneral$10K
Polish Museum of AmericaChicago, ILGeneral$7,465
Winona Orc IndustriesWinona, MNGeneral$6,000
St Margaret Mary ChurchGolden Valley, MNGeneral$5,000
Church of the AscensionMinneapolis, MNGeneral$5,000
Church of the Good ShepardMinneapolis, MNGeneral$5,000
Shingle Creek Victory CouncilMinneapolis, MNGeneral$5,000
Park Center High SchoolBrooklyn Park, MNGeneral$4,500
Concordia UniversitySt Paul, MNGeneral$4,275
Cradle of Hope IncJenkintown, PAGeneral$3,000
Catholic Foundation of Southern MinnesotaWinona, MNGeneral$1,550
Minnesota 100 ClubAnoka, MNGeneral$1,000

By state: Minnesota 20 · Wisconsin 1 · INTL 1 · Illinois 1 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

Gostomski Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Oakbrook Ter, Illinois, administered in care of Ryan Wirtz, tax-exempt since 2014. 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 Gostomski 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 Gostomski Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $500K across 24 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Gostomski Foundation give?

Minnesota (20 grants), Wisconsin (1 grants), INTL (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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