Private foundation · EIN 47-5658599 · Chicago, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Gfcf Nfp

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: 8 grants paid, $242K total, median $15K. 50% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$242K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in IL
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The University of ChicagoChicago, ILGeneral support$150K
The Salvation ArmyChicago, ILGeneral support$30K
Greater Chicago Food DepositoryChicago, ILGeneral support$20K
American Red Cross of Greater ChicagoChicago, ILGeneral support$15K
Neighbor By NeighborUnion Pier, MIGeneral support$15K
De Lasalle Collegiate High SchoolWarren, MIGeneral support$10K
Lubeznik Center for the ArtsMichigan City, INGeneral support$1,000
The Jack Miller Center for Teaching America's Founding Principles andBala Cynwyd, PAGeneral support$1,000

By state: Illinois 4 · Michigan 2 · Indiana 1 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

Gfcf Nfp is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of Douglas Geoga, 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 Gfcf Nfp 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 Gfcf Nfp give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $242K across 8 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Gfcf Nfp give?

Illinois (4 grants), Michigan (2 grants), Indiana (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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