Gamechangers 65-66 Foundation
Gamechangers 65-66 Foundation is a private foundation based in Lincolnshire, Illinois. It supports students and community organizations through grants, including awards for students pursuing college and support for community activities.
Gamechangers 65-66 Foundation at a glance
In short: Gamechangers 65-66 Foundation gave $23K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $22,500
- +4.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- -5.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,250
- +10.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $69,214
- +22.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Gamechangers 65-66 Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 475 Half Day Road Suite 500, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Phone: (847) 247-8959
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gamechangers 65-66 Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was MLK Classic ($1K). Together the top 3 received $2K.
Organizations only. It also paid 15 individual scholarships ($20,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 37 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Illinois. The foundation’s website describes grantmaking that connects the North Shore with Chicago’s West Side and says the majority of grants go to the Marshall community on Chicago’s West Side.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
How Gamechangers 65-66 Foundation gives
- 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2023) to $23K (2024). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 15 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $20,500 |
| MLK Classic Romeoville, IL | General Support | $1,000 |
| University of Illinois Chicago, IL | General Support | $500 |
| IBCA Museum Bedford Park, IL | General Support | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $69,214 | $61,141 | $48,606 | $22,500 | 18 | $48,606 | $3,472 |
| 2023 | $56,679 | $60,943 | $52,337 | $21,500 | 19 | $52,337 | $2,335 |
| 2022 | $48,073 | $74,674 | $42,806 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $16,205 | $63,644 | $50,657 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $3,218 | $32,391 | $53,566 | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gamechangers 65-66 Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated grantmaking purpose is to support students and community organizations demonstrating excellence in academics, extracurricular activities, and community involvement. Its website describes grants for students and selected organizations, with many grants going to the Marshall community on Chicago’s West Side and other individual awardees from New Trier and Evanston.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave 18 grants totaling $22,500. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $4,000, with a median of $1,000. Most of the listed grants supported individual recipients’ college tuition and expenses. A $1,000 grant went to MLK Classic in Romeoville, Illinois, for general support. The website reports that the foundation has awarded over $100,000 in grants since 2019.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Edward Jamieson and Jeffery Mowery as directors and Joe Dondanville as executive director.
Gamechangers 65-66 Foundation is led by Joe Dondanville, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joe Dondanville
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward Jamieson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffery Mowery
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Nathaniel Byrd (2020–2022) — Director
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 Gamechangers 65-66 Foundation
How much does Gamechangers 65-66 Foundation give each year?
Gamechangers 65-66 Foundation gave $23K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $22K across 19 grants.
What is Gamechangers 65-66 Foundation's typical grant size?
Gamechangers 65-66 Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,250, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Gamechangers 65-66 Foundation give grants?
Gamechangers 65-66 Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Gamechangers 65-66 Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 17% of Gamechangers 65-66 Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "College Tuition and Expenses" (15 grants).
Who are Gamechangers 65-66 Foundation's largest grantees?
Gamechangers 65-66 Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include MLK Classic ($1,000), University of Illinois ($500) and IBCA Museum ($500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 15 individual scholarships ($20,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 9% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Gamechangers 65-66 Foundation?
Gamechangers 65-66 Foundation reported $69K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $49K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Gamechangers 65-66 Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated grantmaking purpose is to support students and community organizations demonstrating excellence in academics, extracurricular activities, and community involvement. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gamechangers 65-66 Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; 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 Gamechangers 65-66 Foundation's EIN?
Gamechangers 65-66 Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4332614. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Gamechangers 65-66 Foundation 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 October 2026.
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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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