GH Foundation
GH Foundation is a private foundation focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $102K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $7K.
GH Foundation at a glance
In short: GH Foundation gave $7K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $7,000
- +775.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +150.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,400
- +250.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $800
- Total assets
- $102,464
- +41.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (44% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who GH Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was City of Hope ($3K). Together the top 5 received $7K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How GH Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1300% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2022) to $7K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Hope Chicago, IL | General Needs | $2,500 |
| Big Mikes Bottom Line Sacramento, CA | General Needs | $2,300 |
| Because of Mike Tinton Falls, NJ | General Needs | $800 |
| Mike Check Ur Colon Culver City, CA | General Needs | $800 |
| American Cancer Society Atlanta, GA | General Needs | $600 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $102,464 | $103,222 | $73,233 | $7,000 | 5 | $7,000 | $4,307 |
| 2024 | $72,475 | $82,336 | $48,844 | $800 | 2 | $800 | $2,830 |
| 2023 | $42,480 | $62,346 | $24,290 | $700 | 3 | $700 | $1,070 |
| 2022 | $977 | $15,558 | $14,631 | $500 | 1 | $500 | $46 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, GH Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
GH Foundation is led by Kristin Lynn Grube, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kristin Lynn Grube
President
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Dicarlo
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthias Grube
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dacia Heck
Secretary
Treasurersecy → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Dominique Cejka (2022–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 GH Foundation
How much does GH Foundation give each year?
GH Foundation gave $7K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $800 across 2 grants.
What is GH Foundation's typical grant size?
GH Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $800, and its average grant was $1,400, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does GH Foundation give grants?
GH Foundation's top state is California, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (36%) and New Jersey (11%).
Does GH Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of GH Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are GH Foundation's largest grantees?
GH Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include City of Hope ($2,500), Big Mikes Bottom Line ($2,300) and Because of Mike ($800), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is GH Foundation?
GH Foundation reported $102K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is GH Foundation?
GH Foundation is a private foundation focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $102K in total assets as of 2025.
What is GH Foundation's EIN?
GH Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-4122947. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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