Private foundation · EIN 47-2521884 · Burr Ridge, Illinois

Girouard 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: 17 grants paid, $159K total, median $10K. 24% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
17
$159K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in IL
24%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.7M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Feed My Starving ChildrenCoon Rapids, MNFamily$25K
Hope for HatiNaples, FLHealth$25K
Francisans of the EucharistChicago, ILReligious$15K
Crisis Center for South SuburbiaTinley Park, ILFamily$15K
Team RubiconLos Angeles, CAVeterans$10K
Semper FiOceanside, CAVeterans$10K
Fisher HouseRockville, MDFamily$10K
Appalachian Trail ConservancyHarper Ferry, WVConservation$10K
Green Mountain ClubWaterbury Center, VTNature$10K
Tlc ShelterHomer Glen, ILAnimal$5,000
Travis Manion FoundationDoylestown, PAVeteran$5,000
Boulder Crest FoundationBluemont, VAHealth$5,000
Golden Paws Assistance DogsNaples, FLAnimal$5,000
Camp OdeyinOakdale, MNChildren's health$3,000
Maine Seacoast MissionNortheast Hardor, MEIsland Health$2,500
Men Making a DifferenceChicago, ILFamily$2,500
Michael J Palmer Memorial FundCranston, RIHealth$1,000

By state: Illinois 4 · Florida 2 · Minnesota 2 · California 2 · Maryland 1 · West Virginia 1

About this foundation

Girouard Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Burr Ridge, Illinois, 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 Girouard 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 Girouard Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $159K across 17 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Girouard Family Foundation give?

Illinois (4 grants), Florida (2 grants), Minnesota (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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