Denise and Gerald Fitzgerald
Denise and Gerald Fitzgerald is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including educational institutions, a church, scholarship and community organizations, and health and social-service organizations.
Denise and Gerald Fitzgerald at a glance
In short: Denise and Gerald Fitzgerald gave $47K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Illinois. 55% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $46,589
- +140.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,118
- +118.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $510
- Total assets
- $2,304,533
- +4329.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (12 of 22, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (64% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Denise and Gerald Fitzgerald
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1165 N Clark Street 300, Chicago, IL 60610
Phone: (312) 285-2787
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Denise and Gerald Fitzgerald funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Arrupe College of Loyola University Chicago ($10K). Together the top 10 received $43K.
Grant Size Distribution
131 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 131 grants of 131 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 64% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois and 24% to recipients in New York. Other reported shares were Arizona (5%), Ohio (3%), and Florida (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Denise and Gerald Fitzgerald open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 12 of 22 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $510 first-time, $521 repeat.
- 27% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 32% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 229% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2020) to $69K (2022). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $47K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arrupe College of Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL | To Further Program Services | $10,000 |
| Fordham University Bronx, NY | To Further Program Services | $10,000 |
| Christ the King Jesuit College Prep Chicago, IL | To Further Program Services | $7,500 |
| St Isaac Jogues Church Hinsdale, IL | To Further Program Services | $5,700 |
| Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund Chicago, IL | To Further Program Services | $2,500 |
| Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center Scottsdale, AZ | To Further Program Services | $2,500 |
| United Way Peru, IL | To Further Program Services | $2,000 |
| Healthnetwork Foundation Pepper Pike, OH | To Further Program Services | $1,500 |
| Covenant House IL Chicago, IL | To Further Program Services | $1,000 |
| A Leg to Stand on New York, NY | To Further Program Services | $542 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,304,533 | $2,307,100 | $54,589 | $46,589 | 22 | $49,104 | $2,297,834 | $21,489 |
| 2024 | $52,022 | $75,000 | $24,841 | $19,397 | 20 | $21,897 | — | $547 |
| 2023 | $1,863 | $1,400 | $23,934 | $12,668 | 27 | $18,306 | — | $703 |
| 2022 | $24,397 | $50,000 | $82,438 | $68,766 | 39 | $82,293 | — | $1,388 |
| 2021 | $56,835 | — | $22,222 | $15,006 | 23 | $22,207 | — | $3,293 |
| 2020 | $79,057 | $100,000 | $20,943 | $8,078 | 37 | — | — | $844 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Denise and Gerald Fitzgerald reported a distributable amount of $21K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Fordham University describes its mission as research and education, while the Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund is among the listed recipients. Grantees’ stated missions also include providing medical care and research funding (Healthnetwork Foundation), prosthetic and mobility devices for children (A Leg to Stand On), and free restaurant-prepared meals for cancer patients and their families (Culinary Care).
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $46,589. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $10,000, with a median grant of $510.
Among the largest reported grants were $10,000 each to Arrupe College of Loyola University Chicago and Fordham University; $7,500 to Christ the King Jesuit College Prep; $5,700 to St. Isaac Jogues Church; $2,500 each to the Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund and Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center; and $2,000 to United Way.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Gerald Fitzgerald, Denise Fitzgerald, Celine Fitzgerald, and Shannon Fitzgerald as trustees.
Denise and Gerald Fitzgerald's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Celine Fitzgerald
Trustee
Trustee & Distribution Committee Member → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Denise Fitzgerald
Trustee
Trustee & Distribution Committee Member → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Fitzgerald
Trustee
Trustee & Distribution Committee Member → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gerald Fitzgerald
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Gerald Fitzgerlad (2020–2022) — Trustee & Distribution Committee Member
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.
Frequently asked questions about Denise and Gerald Fitzgerald
How much does Denise and Gerald Fitzgerald give each year?
Denise and Gerald Fitzgerald gave $47K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $19K across 20 grants.
What is Denise and Gerald Fitzgerald's typical grant size?
Denise and Gerald Fitzgerald's median grant in 2025 was $510, and its average grant was $2,118, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Denise and Gerald Fitzgerald that year got $2K on average.
Where does Denise and Gerald Fitzgerald give grants?
Denise and Gerald Fitzgerald gives mostly in Illinois: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (24%) and Arizona (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (5 grants), Hinsdale, IL (2 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Naples, FL (2 grants).
Does Denise and Gerald Fitzgerald give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Denise and Gerald Fitzgerald's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further Program Services" (22 grants).
Who are Denise and Gerald Fitzgerald's largest grantees?
Denise and Gerald Fitzgerald's largest 2025 grantees include Arrupe College of Loyola University Chicago ($10,000), Fordham University ($10,000) and Christ the King Jesuit College Prep ($7,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Denise and Gerald Fitzgerald?
Denise and Gerald Fitzgerald reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $49K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $21K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Denise and Gerald Fitzgerald fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Fordham University describes its mission as research and education, while the Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund is among the listed recipients. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Denise and Gerald Fitzgerald?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Denise and Gerald Fitzgerald's EIN?
Denise and Gerald Fitzgerald's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-7742500. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Denise and Gerald Fitzgerald accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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