James P and Brenda S Grusecki Family
The James P and Brenda S Grusecki Family Foundation is a private independent foundation established in 2002 and based in Chicago, Illinois. As a 501(c)(3) organization, it operates as a grantmaking foundation focused on supporting nonprofit initiatives across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$32.6M
+4.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.8M
+13.3% YoY
Grant Count
49
-10.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$36K
+27.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation's purpose is to fund programs and initiatives in the following primary areas:
- Education — ranging from pre-school to after-school to public and private education
- Performing Arts — with particular emphasis on theater
- Housing and Social Services — including transformational housing initiatives
- Women's Issues
- Mental Health
The Foundation shows special interest in programs that combine these fields, particularly those introducing targeted underserved populations to performing arts. Recent grant activity indicates additional funding interests in veteran support, suicide prevention outreach, and support for single parents with dependents.
Grantmaking
Average Grant
amount: approximately $2,088
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation primarily funds organizations in the Chicago, Illinois area, with some grants extending to California and the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets and Resources:
- Total assets (2024): $32,634,865
- Total assets (2023): $31,203,519
- Total revenues (2024): $1,917,318
- Total expenses (2024): $1,997,889
- Total liabilities (2023): $55,900
Tax Status:
- Tax-exempt since February 2003
- EIN: 16-1639401
- Files Form 990-PF annually
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $32,634,865 | $31,203,519 | $24,964,358 |
| Revenue | $1,917,318 | $4,701,799 | $-6,152,354 |
| Expenses | $1,997,889 | $1,673,606 | $1,240,678 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,852,782 | $1,545,015 | $1,087,355 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,698,871 | $3,119,906 | $1,195,191 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,608,713 | $1,353,341 | $1,309,574 |
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
241 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES P GRUSECKI | VP/TRES/DIR | 16 | — |
| BRENDA S GRUSECKI | PRES/SEC/DIR | 16 | — |
| ROBERT D TUERK | DIRECTOR | 8 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 840 N Lake Shore Dr, Apt 2301 Chicago, IL 60611-2490
Telephone: 708-542-8751
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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