Glore Fund
The Glore Fund is a private foundation based in Batavia, Illinois. Established in 1947, it operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization dedicated to philanthropic grantmaking.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$350K
-18.3% YoY
Grant Count
65
-17.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
-0.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not conduct direct charitable activities or make program-related investments. Its primary funding focus areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Science and STEM Education
- Food Pantries and Community/School Gardens
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Massachusetts, Illinois, and Montana.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $5,327,044 (as of December 2023); $6,496,668 (per 2024 filing)
Annual Revenue: $281,012 (2023)
Annual Expenses: $499,999 (2023)
Investment Income: $196,247 (2023)
Total Liabilities: $0 (2023)
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| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Lacrosse County Historical Society ($35,000), Pierre Monteux Memorial Foundation ($25,000), Gateway Milbridge ($17,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACLU FOUNDATION OF COLORADO INC DENVER, CO | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| ALL SAINTS IN BIG SKY BIG SKY, MT | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| AMERICAN YOUTH FOUNDATION ST LOUIS, MO | GENERAL SUPPORT | $200 |
| ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| BATAVIA INTERFAITH FOOD PANTRY AND CLOTHES CLOSET BATAVIA, IL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| BATAVIA RSVP INC BATAVIA, IL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $500 |
| BELLESINI ACADEMY LAWRENCE, MA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER BOSTON, MA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| BIG SKY COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION BIG SKY, MT | GENERAL SUPPORT | $8,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FREDERICK H GLORE | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| MAUDE GLORE HARPER | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| DOROTHY THORSEN | SEC, TREAS, DIR | 0.25 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 1146 Pine Ct, Batavia, IL 60510-3211
Phone: 312-899-0130
EIN: 36-6108355
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Glore Fund fund?
The foundation does not conduct direct charitable activities or make program-related investments. Its primary funding focus areas include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Science and STEM Education • Food Pantries and Community/School Gardens
How do I apply for a grant from Glore Fund?
**Grant Amounts:** Typical awards range from $100 to $60,000. **Recent Grant Activity:** The foundation made 73 grants in 2023, totaling $357,400. Notable recent grants include: • Eskenazi Health Foundation: $40,000 (General Support) • Rush University System for Health: $25,000 (General Support) • Arts Council of Big Sky: $25,000 (General Support) **Total Giving:** The foundation distributed $349,600 in grants according to the most recent data available.
Where does Glore Fund make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Massachusetts, Illinois, and Montana.
What size grants does Glore Fund award?
In 2024, Glore Fund awarded 65 grants totaling $350K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Glore Fund's EIN?
Glore Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6108355. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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