Private foundation · EIN 47-2069978 · Winnetka, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Glerum 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 20 grants paid, $413K total, median $5,000. 55% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
20
$413K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in IL
55%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.7M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Denison University CampaignGranville, OHFund operations of the organization$158K
Denison Annual FundGranville, OHFund operations of the organization$60K
Glessner HouseChicago, ILFund operations of the organization$30K
Griffin Museum of ScienceChicago, ILFund operations of the organization$30K
Ravinia Festival AssociationChicago, ILFund operations of the organization$30K
Civic Counseling AlianceChicago, ILFund operations of the organization$25K
Northwestern Memorial FoundationChicago, ILFund operations of the organization$25K
American Heart AssociationDallas, TXFund operations of the organization$10K
626 Landmark FoundationChicago, ILFund operations of the organization$5,000
Antiquarian SocietyKenilworth, ILFund operations of the organization$5,000
Art Institute of ChicagoChicago, ILFund operations of the organization$5,000
Boca Grande Health Clinic FoundationBoca Grande, FLFund operations of the organization$5,000
GiciaBoca Grande, FLFund operations of the organization$5,000
Greater Chicago Food DepositoryChicago, ILFund operations of the organization$5,000
The Network Adcocating Against Domestic ViolenceChicago, ILFund operations of the organization$5,000
Undue Medical DebtBoston, MAFund operations of the organization$5,000
Indian Hill ScholarshipWinnetka, ILFund operations of the organization$2,000
FIRST Library FoundationBoca Grande, FLFund operations of the organization$1,000
Our Lady of MercyBoca Grande, FLFund operations of the organization$1,000
The Island School FoundationBoca Grande, FLFund operations of the organization$650

By state: Ohio 2 · Illinois 11 · Florida 5 · Texas 1 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Glerum Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Winnetka, Illinois, administered in care of Gould & Ratner Llp, tax-exempt since 2016. 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 Glerum Family 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 Glerum Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $413K across 20 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Glerum Family Foundation give?

Ohio (2 grants), Illinois (11 grants), Florida (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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