Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot Foundation NFP
Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot Foundation NFP is a public charity based in Elmhurst, Illinois, formed in 2002. It raises funds through an annual foot race and primarily supports charities providing food, shelter, and assistance to people in need.
Key facts about Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot Foundation NFP
In short: Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot Foundation NFP gave $266K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Illinois. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- EIN
- 36-3435457
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $266,300
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- Average grant
- $13,315
- Median grant
- $12,500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (3 of 20, 2025)
- Total assets
- $373,600
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- The application cycle with a June 5, 2025 deadline is past. Full details ↓
- Deadline
- The listed program timeline gave an application deadline of June 5, 2025, with grant committee decisions on or before…
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$374K
+3.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$266K
+1.0% YoY
Grant Count
20
+11.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$13K
-9.1% YoY
Is Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot Foundation NFP open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 20 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $14K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states its mission is to “raise funds to benefit various charities.” Its filing describes support for organizations providing food, shelter, and assistance to people in need.
Grantees’ own mission statements illustrate the kinds of organizations supported. Elmhurst-Yorkfield Food Pantry says it provides food and other assistance to families and individuals in Chicago’s western suburbs. DuPage P.A.D.S. says it is committed to ending homelessness in DuPage County. Elmhurst Walk-In Assistance Network says it provides compassionate assistance to people in need in its community. West Suburban Community Pantry says it provides nourishing food and access to supportive resources.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $266,300. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $22,750, with a median of $12,500.
Review Cycle
disqualified an organization from future grants, and the application deadline had no exceptions.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grants were all to recipients in Illinois. The grant program information specifies a DuPage County focus and requires applicant organizations to serve DuPage County residents.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2020) to $266K (2025). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $266K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was United Community Concerns ($23K). Together the top 10 received $167K.
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 70 grants of 70 (100%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Community Concerns Elmhurst, IL | Shelter | $22,750 |
| Elmhurstyorkfield Food Pantry Elmhurst, IL | FOOD | $22,500 |
| West Suburban Community Pantry Woodridge, IL | FOOD | $17,500 |
| Outreach House Lombard, IL | Emergencies | $17,500 |
| Elmhurst Walkin Assistance Network Elmhurst, IL | Emergencies | $15,500 |
| Loaves and Fishes Pantry Naperville, IL | FOOD | $15,000 |
| Peoples Resource Center Wheaton, IL | Emergencies | $15,000 |
| Wayne Township Food Pantry West Chicago, IL | FOOD | $15,000 |
| Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Foundati Elmhurst, IL | Emergencies | $13,550 |
| Dupage Pads Wheaton, IL | Shelter | $12,500 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $373,600 | $1,097,565 | $1,084,636 | $266,300 (20) |
| 2024 | $360,671 | $1,044,141 | $1,034,513 | $263,750 (18) |
| 2023 | $351,043 | $914,562 | $916,733 | $205,000 (14) |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $373,600 | $360,671 | $351,043 |
| Revenue | $1,097,565 | $1,044,141 | $914,562 |
| Expenses | $1,084,636 | $1,034,513 | $916,733 |
| Net Investment Income | $948 | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Daniel Gibbons as CEO; Thomas Donofrio as president; Nicholas Cuzzone as vice president; and Kathleen Donofrio as secretary. It lists Christina Donofrio, Larry Reedy, Kevin Egan, Thomas Hagensee, Michael Sangiacomo, and Chad Heilig as directors.
Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot Foundation NFP is led by Daniel Gibbons, CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 12 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Daniel Gibbons
CEO
Executive Director → CEO, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$84K (2020) → $75K (2025)
Thomas Donofrio
President
Development Chair → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christina Donofrio
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Egan
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry Reedy
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Sangiacomo
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Hagensee
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chad Heilig
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Theresa Softcheck
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Donofrio
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas Cuzzone
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dave Lorey
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Amy Palumbo (2020–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Michael Martin (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Jennifer Burgman (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Jerry Gately (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Mickey Sangiacomo (2021) — Director
- Former: Tom Hagensee (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $75K, to Daniel Gibbons (CEO).
Contact
Mailing address: P O Box 1182, Elmhurst, IL 60126
Phone: (630) 712-5252
Website: https://dangibbonsturkeytrot.com
Frequently asked questions about Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot Foundation NFP
How much does Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot Foundation NFP give each year?
Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot Foundation NFP gave $266K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $264K across 18 grants.
What is Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot Foundation NFP's typical grant size?
Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot Foundation NFP's median grant in 2025 was $12,500, and its average grant was $13,315, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot Foundation NFP that year got $7K on average.
Where does Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot Foundation NFP give grants?
Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot Foundation NFP gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Elmhurst, IL (5 grants), Wheaton, IL (4 grants), Lombard, IL (3 grants) and West Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot Foundation NFP give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot Foundation NFP's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Food" (9 grants), "Emergencies" (6 grants) and "Shelter" (4 grants).
Who are Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot Foundation NFP's largest grantees?
Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot Foundation NFP's largest 2025 grantees include United Community Concerns ($22,750), Elmhurstyorkfield Food Pantry ($22,500) and West Suburban Community Pantry ($17,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot Foundation NFP?
Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot Foundation NFP reported $374K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What does Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot Foundation NFP fund?
The foundation states its mission is to “raise funds to benefit various charities.” Its filing describes support for organizations providing food, shelter, and assistance to people in need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot Foundation NFP?
The application cycle with a June 5, 2025 deadline is past. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot Foundation NFP's EIN?
Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot Foundation NFP's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3435457. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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