Gff Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $22K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$22K
-41.7% YoY
Grant Count
6
-73.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
+123.3% YoY
About Gff Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Gff Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $22K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
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| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
92 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include American Friends of Hebrew Universi ($10,071), Am Israel Synogogue ($4,000), Lake Shore Drive Synogogue ($3,475).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LAKE SHORE DRIVE SYNOGOGUE CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $3,475 |
| SALEM BAPTIST CHURCH OF CHICAGO CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $1,000 |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF HEBREW UNIVERSI NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $10,071 |
| LOOP SYNOGOGUE CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $2,400 |
| AM ISRAEL SYNOGOGUE NORTHFIELD, IL | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $4,000 |
| VOLUNTEERS FOR ISRAEL NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $750 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARGARET R GOLDBERG | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| DEBRA S GOLDBERG | SECRETARY | — | — |
| JACK M KATZ | TREASURER | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gff Foundation?
Gff Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Gff Foundation operate?
Gff Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania.
What size grants does Gff Foundation award?
In 2024, Gff Foundation awarded 6 grants totaling $22K — an average of about $4K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Gff Foundation's EIN?
Gff Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4390083. 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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