Charles E and Harriet Gillman

HIGHLAND PARK, IL EIN: 20-3690939

Charles E and Harriet Gillman is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HIGHLAND PARK, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $183K. Net investment income was $355.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

-100.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$183K

+1730.4% YoY

Grant Count

1

-83.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$183K

+10882.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles E and Harriet Gillman reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Charles E and Harriet Gillman

Based on IRS filings

Charles E and Harriet Gillman is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HIGHLAND PARK, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $183K. Net investment income was $355.

Ready to take the next step with Charles E and Harriet Gillman?

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

16states
+8 more states

Cities

AtlantaBostonBoulderChicagoDallasFairfaxFoxboroughGaithersburgMemphisMiamiNashvilleNew OrleansNew YorkNorthbrookOmahaSanta BarbaraScottsdaleStaten IslandTempeTucson

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$50K$101K$151K$202K20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$182,939$188,104
Revenue$355$9,597$19,085
Expenses$183,294$14,762$27,027
Qualifying Distributions$183,044$12,068$25,012
Net Investment Income$355$7,144$17,305
Distributable Amount$7,155$17,379$18,142

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$46K$92K$137K$183K9 grants202014 grants202114 grants20226 grants20231 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2024

DAFGIVING360$183K

Grant Size Distribution

44 grants across all recorded years

43<$50K$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Dafgiving360 ($183,044).

RecipientPurposeAmount
DAFGIVING360 OMAHA, NEGENERAL FUND$183,044

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
BETSY PERLSTEINPRESIDENT/DIRECTOR2
BETSY PERLSTEINTREASURER/DIRECTOR2

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Charles E and Harriet Gillman?

Charles E and Harriet Gillman is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HIGHLAND PARK, IL. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.

Where does Charles E and Harriet Gillman operate?

Charles E and Harriet Gillman has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Nebraska, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia.

What size grants does Charles E and Harriet Gillman award?

In 2024, Charles E and Harriet Gillman awarded 1 grants totaling $183K — an average of about $183K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Charles E and Harriet Gillman required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Charles E and Harriet Gillman 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's EIN?

Charles E and Harriet Gillman's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3690939. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Explore Open Grants

Browse active grant opportunities in Charles E and Harriet Gillman's focus areas in our free grants database

Similar Funders

Funders that support many of the same organizations

Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

What could you do with Charles E and Harriet Gillman on Grantable?

  • Assess strategic fit with your organization
  • Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
  • Find open RFPs from this funder
  • Monitor for new funding opportunities