Gantz Family Foundation
The Gantz Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Winnetka, Illinois, established in February 1987. It operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and functions as a grantmaking foundation supporting charitable causes across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$395K
-45.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$356K
-54.1% YoY
Grant Count
15
-16.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$24K
-44.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding focus areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Recreation and cycling
- Community improvement initiatives
Grantmaking
The foundation made 31 grants in 2023, with typical award ranges between $1,000 and $250,000.
Grant Range
$37,700
Average Grant
$37,700
Ready to take the next step with Gantz Family Foundation?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois, Virginia, and Pennsylvania, with a notable concentration in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2023:
- Total Assets: $725,485
- Total Revenue: $53,342
- Total Expenses: $782,387
- Total Liabilities: $0
Revenue Sources: Investment income and dividends comprised the foundation's primary revenue source at $53,342 in 2023, representing a 96.3% increase from the prior year's $27,170.
Historical Assets: Earlier filings indicate total assets of $395,338 and $1.5 million in different reporting periods, reflecting fluctuations in the foundation's investment portfolio.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $395,338 | $725,485 | $1,460,180 |
| Revenue | $29,983 | $53,342 | $27,170 |
| Expenses | $360,130 | $782,387 | $723,900 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $358,130 | $778,397 | $719,360 |
| Net Investment Income | $27,983 | $50,944 | $23,810 |
| Distributable Amount | $30,288 | $56,859 | $90,723 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
110 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Wilbur Gantz – President/Director
- Linda Gantz – Vice President
- Matthew Gantz – Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILBUR GANTZ | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | — | — |
| LINDA GANTZ | VICE PRESIDENT | — | — |
| MATTHEW GANTZ | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| LESLIE MCLAMORE | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CAROLINE BURNS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Related Funders
Similar funders by location and focus area
Green and Blue Foundation
CHICAGO, IL
Assets
—
Grants
3
Total Given
$51K
Above and Beyond Daycare Center
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, IL
Assets
—
Grants
0
Total Given
—
Primo Center for Women & Children
CHICAGO, IL
Assets
$9.7M
Grants
1
Total Given
$35K
Rose Lafferty Educational Fund Xxxxx9006
CHICAGO, IL
Assets
$3.4M
Grants
1
Total Given
$228K
The John Crerar Foundation
CHICAGO, IL
Assets
$991K
Grants
1
Total Given
$35K
Fostering Success
WAYNE, IL
Assets
$38K
Grants
1
Total Given
$2K
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
What could you do with Gantz Family Foundation on Grantable?
- Assess strategic fit with your organization
- Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
- Find open RFPs from this funder
- Monitor for new funding opportunities