Charles E and Harriet Gillman
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
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.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BETSY PERLSTEIN | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| BETSY PERLSTEIN | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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