Gurtz Family Foundation
Gurtz Family Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) grantmaking foundation established in 2007 and based in Arlington Heights, Illinois. The foundation operates as an invite-only grantmaker and does not accept unsolicited applications.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.6M
+5.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$495K
+23.8% YoY
Grant Count
24
+20.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$21K
+3.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding interests include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
| Year | Total Giving | Number of Grants | Median Grant |
Grant Range
$15,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $9,623,732
- Total revenue: $1,073,470
- Total expenses: $601,287
- Net income: $472,183
- Total liabilities: $0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,623,732 | $9,151,549 | $9,072,412 |
| Revenue | $1,073,470 | $569,830 | $469,153 |
| Expenses | $601,287 | $490,693 | $501,409 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $596,790 | $443,107 | $448,727 |
| Net Investment Income | $199,101 | $195,532 | $108,298 |
| Distributable Amount | $578,776 | $510,563 | $502,141 |
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
108 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Frank L. Gurtz – President
- Tracy A. Robinson – Director
The foundation is affiliated with Gurtz Electric Company, a family-owned electrical contracting firm founded in 1932.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRANK L GURTZ | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| TRACY A ROBINSON | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Contact Information
Address: 77 West Seegers Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005-3916
Phone: 847-734-2400
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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