Charles E and Harriet Gillman Charitable Foundation
Charles E and Harriet Gillman Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Highland Park, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $183K. Net investment income was $355.
Charles E and Harriet Gillman Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Charles E and Harriet Gillman Charitable Foundation gave $183K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $183K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $183,044
- +1730.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -83.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $183,044
- +10882.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $183,044
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Charles E and Harriet Gillman Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was DAFGIVING360 ($183K).
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 44 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Charles E and Harriet Gillman Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 747% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $183K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $183K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DAFGIVING360 Omaha, NE | General Fund | $183,044 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $355 | $183,294 | $183,044 | 1 | $183,044 | $355 | $7,155 |
| 2023 | $182,939 | $9,597 | $14,762 | $10,000 | 6 | $12,068 | $7,144 | $17,379 |
| 2022 | $188,104 | $19,085 | $27,027 | $25,012 | 14 | $25,012 | $17,305 | $18,142 |
| 2021 | $173,503 | $1,345 | $22,152 | $21,600 | 14 | $21,600 | $845 | $19,929 |
| 2020 | $194,310 | $4,270 | $10,893 | $9,918 | 9 | — | $3,755 | $15,514 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles E and Harriet Gillman Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Charles E and Harriet Gillman Charitable Foundation is led by Betsy Perlstein, President, Director, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Betsy Perlstein
President, Director, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Charles E and Harriet Gillman Charitable Foundation
How much does Charles E and Harriet Gillman Charitable Foundation give each year?
Charles E and Harriet Gillman Charitable Foundation gave $183K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $10K across 6 grants.
Where does Charles E and Harriet Gillman Charitable Foundation operate?
Charles E and Harriet Gillman Charitable Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Nebraska, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia.
How much is Charles E and Harriet Gillman Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Charles E and Harriet Gillman Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Charles E and Harriet Gillman Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Charles E and Harriet Gillman Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3690939. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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