Neil & Ginny Gerald Family Foundation
The Neil & Ginny Gerald Family Foundation is a private foundation based in North Aurora, Illinois. Its 2024 grants supported charitable organizations and programs, including community services, arts events, hunger relief, education, health care, and autism services.
Neil & Ginny Gerald Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Neil & Ginny Gerald Family Foundation gave $268K across 34 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $267,999
- -16.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 34
- +21.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,882
- -31.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,071,717
- +22.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Neil & Ginny Gerald Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 213 Hansen Blvd, North Aurora, IL 60542
Phone: (312) 650-8625
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Neil & Ginny Gerald Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Institute for Community ($125K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $225K.
Grant Size Distribution
113 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 111 grants of 113 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois. The remaining grant dollars went to organizations in Ohio (2%), Florida (1%), and Michigan (1%); Maryland accounted for 0% when rounded. Listed Illinois recipients include organizations in Aurora, Naperville, Chicago, Romeoville, Schaumburg, and other communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
Cities
How Neil & Ginny Gerald Family Foundation gives
- 61% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 116% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 379% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $44K (2020) to $321K (2023). In 2024 it made 34 grants totaling $268K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Institute for Community Romeoville, IL | Donation to CASA De Luz | $115,000 |
| Paramount Arts Centre Inc Aurora, IL | Riveredge Park Sponsorship Fund | $25,000 |
| Feed My Starving Children Schaumburg, IL | Sponsorship for Mobile Pack | $20,000 |
| Naperville Salute Charitable Organization Aurora, IL | Main Stage Co-Sponsorship for Fundraising Event | $12,500 |
| Public Action to Deliver Shelter Inc DBA Hesed House Aurora, IL | Subaru Share the Love Matching Donation | $11,246 |
| National Institute for Community Romeoville, IL | "Share the Love" Donation to CASA De Luz | $9,953 |
| Arranmore Arts Naperville, IL | Cab cab & cab cab for a cure sponsorships | $5,000 |
| Families Helping Families of Illinois Naperville, IL | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Healthnetwork Foundation Pepper Pike, OH | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Naperville Education Foundation Naperville, IL | Building a Passion Gold Key Sponsorship | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,071,717 | $472,157 | $281,746 | $267,999 | 34 | $270,319 | $81,271 | $71,286 |
| 2023 | $878,312 | $514,253 | $332,063 | $321,048 | 28 | $323,213 | $1,113 | $53,968 |
| 2022 | $696,999 | $107,739 | $148,314 | $136,964 | 27 | $139,826 | — | $44,064 |
| 2021 | $737,806 | $379,878 | $134,358 | $124,075 | 20 | $124,089 | $7,295 | $49,447 |
| 2020 | $498,830 | $223,930 | $52,825 | $43,959 | 4 | — | $17,524 | $22,232 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Neil & Ginny Gerald Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $71K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the National Institute for Community says it assists with developing and overseeing community centers and operates charitable programs and services; Paramount Arts Centre says it works to make performing arts accessible and contribute to the growth of downtown Aurora; and Feed My Starving Children says it aims to address child hunger worldwide.
Other 2024 recipients included Turning Pointe Autism Foundation, which says it creates educational opportunities and programs for people with autism; Healthnetwork Foundation, which says it connects members with health care providers and supports medical education and research; and Naperville Education Foundation, which says it raises resources for programs, grants, and scholarships in Naperville 203.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 34 grants totaling $267,999. Grant amounts ranged from $300 to $115,000, with a median of $2,500.
Notable 2024 grants included $115,000 to the National Institute for Community for a donation to Casa de Luz; $25,000 to Paramount Arts Centre for the RiverEdge Park sponsorship fund; $20,000 to Feed My Starving Children for a mobile pack sponsorship; $12,500 to Naperville Salute Charitable Organization for a fundraising-event main-stage co-sponsorship; and $11,246 to Hesed House for a Subaru Share the Love matching donation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Neil D. Gerald as president and treasurer; John D. Gerald as second vice president and chair; Matthew N. Gerald as second vice president and assistant secretary; Robert E. Hamilton as assistant secretary and director; Lisa A. Collins as assistant secretary; and Michael Hedberg as director.
Neil & Ginny Gerald Family Foundation is led by Neil D. Gerald, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Neil D. Gerald
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John D. Gerald
Second Vice President & Chair
Second Vice President & Director → Second Vice President & Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Hedberg
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert E. Hamilton
Assistant Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa A. Collins
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew N. Gerald
Second Vice President & Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Virginia E. Gerald (2020–2022) — Honorary Vice President
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 Neil & Ginny Gerald Family Foundation
How much does Neil & Ginny Gerald Family Foundation give each year?
Neil & Ginny Gerald Family Foundation gave $268K across 34 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $321K across 28 grants.
What is Neil & Ginny Gerald Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Neil & Ginny Gerald Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $7,882, across 34 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Neil & Ginny Gerald Family Foundation give grants?
Neil & Ginny Gerald Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Naperville, IL (12 grants), Aurora, IL (3 grants), Chicago, IL (3 grants) and Romeoville, IL (2 grants).
Does Neil & Ginny Gerald Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 32% of Neil & Ginny Gerald Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 34) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Neil & Ginny Gerald Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Neil & Ginny Gerald Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include National Institute for Community ($124,953 across 2 grants), Paramount Arts Centre Inc ($25,000) and Feed My Starving Children ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Neil & Ginny Gerald Family Foundation?
Neil & Ginny Gerald Family Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $270K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $71K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Neil & Ginny Gerald Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Neil & Ginny Gerald Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Neil & Ginny Gerald Family Foundation's EIN?
Neil & Ginny Gerald Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-0762172. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Neil & Ginny Gerald Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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