Gamson Family Foundation 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 made $20K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $17K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Revenue
$37K
-74.7% YoY
Qualifying Distributions
$20K
-76.6% YoY
Expenses
$20K
-76.9% YoY
About Gamson Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Gamson Family Foundation 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 made $20K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $17K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $155 | $4,325 |
| Revenue | $36,709 | $145,112 | $266,910 |
| Expenses | $19,859 | $85,789 | $283,510 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $19,859 | $84,689 | $271,505 |
| Net Investment Income | $17,047 | $62,044 | $166,470 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
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Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alyse N Gamson | President | 5 | — |
| Michael M Gamson | Secretary/Treasurer | 5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gamson Family Foundation?
Gamson Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HIGHLAND PARK, IL. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Gamson Family Foundation operate?
Gamson Family Foundation has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York.
What is Gamson Family Foundation's EIN?
Gamson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3037607. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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