Gift of Hope Community Foundation
Support gift of hope organ & tissue donor network through community engagement, awareness, and charitable giving.
Gift of Hope Community Foundation at a glance
In short: Gift of Hope Community Foundation gave $376K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $125K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $376,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- Average grant
- $125,333
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $412,100
- +29.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Gift of Hope Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network ($280K). Together the top 3 received $376K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $376K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network Itasca, IL | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $280,167 |
| Sinai Chicago Chicago, IL | Family Support Fellowship Program | $50,000 |
| Bishop Anderson House Chicago, IL | Family Support Fellowship Program | $45,833 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $412,100 | $560,376 | $569,052 | $376,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | $317,731 | $351,563 | $132,103 | — | — |
| 2022 | $81,453 | $70,619 | $10,257 | — | — |
| 2021 | $18,250 | $12,925 | $105 | — | — |
| 2020 | $5,325 | $5,325 | $15 | — | — |
About Gift of Hope Community Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Gift of Hope Community Foundation is a public charity focused on Health, based in Itasca, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $412K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $376K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Gift of Hope Community Foundation is led by Harry E. Wilkins III MD, President & CEO since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Harry E. Wilkins III MD
President & CEO
President & CEO → President, CEO & Secretary, 2021
President, CEO & Secretary → President & CEO, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Audrena Spence
Vice Chair & Executive Director
On filings since 2022
44 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Wright
Chair
Board Chair & Treasurer → Board Chair, 2022
Board Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne Gulotta
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Derrick Taylor
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lori Chana
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ross G. Raspopovich
Secretary & Treasurer
CFO → Director, 2021
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James B. Riley
Vice Chair
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: J. Kevin Cmunt (2020–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Maureen Kwiecinski (2020) — Secretary -
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 Gift of Hope Community Foundation
How much does Gift of Hope Community Foundation give each year?
Gift of Hope Community Foundation gave $376K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Gift of Hope Community Foundation's typical grant size?
Gift of Hope Community Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $125,333, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Gift of Hope Community Foundation give grants?
Gift of Hope Community Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Gift of Hope Community Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of Gift of Hope Community Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Gift of Hope Community Foundation?
Gift of Hope Community Foundation reported $412K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $560K.
What is Gift of Hope Community Foundation?
Gift of Hope Community Foundation is a public charity focused on Health, based in Itasca, IL. It holds $412K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Gift of Hope Community Foundation's EIN?
Gift of Hope Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2779545. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 22, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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