Gerald J Kostelny and Carolyn C Kostelny
Gerald J Kostelny and Carolyn C Kostelny is a private foundation based in Oak Brook, Illinois. It made 14 grants totaling $45,818 in 2024 to charitable organizations, including arts, religious, health, and social-service organizations.
Gerald J Kostelny and Carolyn C Kostelny at a glance
In short: Gerald J Kostelny and Carolyn C Kostelny gave $46K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state Illinois. 14% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $45,818
- +13.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,273
- +13.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,268
- Total assets
- $536,418
- -9.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (2 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (35% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Gerald J Kostelny and Carolyn C Kostelny
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1400 16Th Street Ste 300, Oak Brook, IL 60523
Phone: (630) 617-9100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gerald J Kostelny and Carolyn C Kostelny funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ($13K). Together the top 10 received $44K.
Grant Size Distribution
100 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 100 grants of 100 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois (35%), Ohio (28%), Florida (21%), Iowa (11%), and Virginia (2%). Listed recipients also include organizations in Rhode Island and Louisiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Gerald J Kostelny and Carolyn C Kostelny open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 14 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 57% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 183% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 172% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2021) to $46K (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted for General Use of Charit | $12,500 |
| Alzheimer's Association Chicago, IL | Unrestricted for General Use of Charity | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross Boone, IA | Unrestricted for General Use of Charity | $5,000 |
| St Isaac Jogues Church Niles, IL | Unrestricted for General Use of Charity | $5,000 |
| St Mary Star of the Sea Parish Chicago, IL | Unrestricted for General Use of Charity | $5,000 |
| Key West Retired Catholic Priest Fund Key West, FL | Unrestricted for General Use of Charity | $5,000 |
| Michelle's Foundation Key West, FL | Unrestricted for General Use of Charity | $3,500 |
| Wesley House Family Services Key West, FL | Unrestricted for General Use of Charity | $1,035 |
| Colonial Williamsburg Williamsburg, VA | Unrestricted for General Use of Charity | $1,000 |
| Newport Preservation Society Newport, RI | Unrestricted for General Use of Charity | $1,000 |
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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 | $536,418 | — | $45,921 | $45,818 | 14 | $45,833 | — | $26,712 |
| 2023 | $592,339 | — | $40,522 | $40,289 | 14 | $40,314 | — | $28,903 |
| 2022 | $632,897 | — | $37,237 | $36,967 | 35 | $37,028 | — | $31,050 |
| 2021 | $670,220 | — | $16,680 | $16,208 | 20 | $16,233 | — | $32,715 |
| 2020 | $686,778 | $-600,820 | $17,337 | $16,750 | 17 | — | $6,677 | $34,850 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gerald J Kostelny and Carolyn C Kostelny reported a distributable amount of $27K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants went to organizations including the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Alzheimer’s Association, churches and religious organizations, the American Red Cross, and social-service organizations. Wesley House Family Services, which received $1,035, describes its mission as “promoting and enhancing the safety, well-being and development of children.”
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $45,818. Grants ranged from $100 to $12,500, with a median grant of $2,268. The largest listed grants included $12,500 to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; $5,000 each to the Alzheimer’s Association, the American Red Cross, St Isaac Jogues Church, St Mary Star of the Sea Parish, and the Key West Retired Catholic Priest Fund; and $3,500 to Michelle’s Foundation. The listed purposes for these grants were unrestricted general use.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Carolyn C Kostelny, Gerald J Kostelny, and Christopher Hutter as directors.
Gerald J Kostelny and Carolyn C Kostelny's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carolyn C. Kostelny
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Hutter
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gerald J. Kostelny
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Gerald J Kostelny and Carolyn C Kostelny
How much does Gerald J Kostelny and Carolyn C Kostelny give each year?
Gerald J Kostelny and Carolyn C Kostelny gave $46K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $40K across 14 grants.
What is Gerald J Kostelny and Carolyn C Kostelny's typical grant size?
Gerald J Kostelny and Carolyn C Kostelny's median grant in 2024 was $2,268, and its average grant was $3,273, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Gerald J Kostelny and Carolyn C Kostelny that year got $3K on average.
Where does Gerald J Kostelny and Carolyn C Kostelny give grants?
Gerald J Kostelny and Carolyn C Kostelny's top state is Illinois, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Ohio (28%) and Florida (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (3 grants) and Key West, FL (3 grants).
Does Gerald J Kostelny and Carolyn C Kostelny give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Gerald J Kostelny and Carolyn C Kostelny's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Gerald J Kostelny and Carolyn C Kostelny's largest grantees?
Gerald J Kostelny and Carolyn C Kostelny's largest 2024 grantees include Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ($12,500), Alzheimer's Association ($5,000) and American Red Cross ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Gerald J Kostelny and Carolyn C Kostelny?
Gerald J Kostelny and Carolyn C Kostelny reported $536K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $46K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $27K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Gerald J Kostelny and Carolyn C Kostelny fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Alzheimer’s Association, churches and religious organizations, the American Red Cross, and social-service organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gerald J Kostelny and Carolyn C Kostelny?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Gerald J Kostelny and Carolyn C Kostelny's EIN?
Gerald J Kostelny and Carolyn C Kostelny's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8066926. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Gerald J Kostelny and Carolyn C Kostelny 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.
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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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