George Gittelson Residuary Tr a
George Gittelson Residuary Tr a is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $982K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $103K. Net investment income was $118K.
George Gittelson Residuary Tr a at a glance
In short: George Gittelson Residuary Tr a gave $103K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $52K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $103,213
- +122.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $51,607
- +122.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $51,607
- Total assets
- $981,646
- +0.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (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.
Who George Gittelson Residuary Tr a funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Community Foundation Harry & George Gittleson Fdn Tr ($95K). Together the top 2 received $103K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 10 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How George Gittelson Residuary Tr a gives
- Giving grew 115% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 163% of 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2022) to $103K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $103K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Foundation Harry & George Gittleson Fdn Tr Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $95,472 |
| Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $7,741 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $981,646 | $130,345 | $128,677 | $103,213 | 2 | $116,004 | $118,232 | $70,990 |
| 2023 | $980,289 | $14,215 | $78,580 | $46,417 | 2 | $58,107 | $18,438 | $63,751 |
| 2022 | $1,045,002 | $12,206 | $52,699 | $15,014 | 2 | $27,801 | $10,231 | $63,525 |
| 2021 | $1,085,757 | $125,651 | $73,752 | $47,977 | 2 | $55,479 | $106,112 | $73,229 |
| 2020 | $1,033,778 | $8,098 | $75,894 | $53,723 | 2 | — | $8,050 | $63,634 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George Gittelson Residuary Tr a reported a distributable amount of $71K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
George Gittelson Residuary Tr a's only listed officer is BMO Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2023 (compensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
BMO Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$21K (2023) → $23K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of The West (2020–2022) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $23K, to BMO Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about George Gittelson Residuary Tr a
How much does George Gittelson Residuary Tr a give each year?
George Gittelson Residuary Tr a gave $103K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $46K across 2 grants.
How large is George Gittelson Residuary Tr a?
George Gittelson Residuary Tr a reported $982K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $116K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $71K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does George Gittelson Residuary Tr a operate?
George Gittelson Residuary Tr a has awarded grants in California.
What is George Gittelson Residuary Tr a's EIN?
George Gittelson Residuary Tr a's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6369015. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 1, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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