Richard and Gina Santori Charitable Foundation
The Richard and Gina Santori Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Lisle, Illinois. In 2025, it made 11 grants totaling $57,515, including support for literacy programs, scholarships, and other stated purposes.
Richard and Gina Santori Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Richard and Gina Santori Charitable Foundation gave $58K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Illinois. 50% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $57,515
- -26.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +37.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,229
- -46.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,515
- Total assets
- $736,277
- -1.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (5 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (78% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Richard and Gina Santori Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4236 White Birch Drive, Lisle, IL 60532
Phone: (630) 852-4972
Website: https://santorifoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Richard and Gina Santori Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Aurora Public Library Foundation ($20K). Together the top 10 received $57K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 37 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 78% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 10% to Maryland, 8% to New Jersey, 3% to Wisconsin, and 1% to Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Richard and Gina Santori Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 10 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2020) to $78K (2024). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $58K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aurora Public Library Foundation Aurora, IL | Literacy Programs | $20,000 |
| Waubonsee Community College Foundation Sugar Grove, IL | Scholarship Program | $8,500 |
| Aopa Foundation Frederick, MD | Scholarship Program | $6,000 |
| St John Cantius Chicago, IL | General Support | $5,500 |
| Lewis University Foundation Romeoville, IL | Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| The Rural Education of Cambodia Inc Ridgewood, NJ | English/Computer Program | $4,515 |
| Chicago Area Chapter of the Ninety-Nines Grayslake, IL | Scholarship Program | $3,000 |
| College of Dupage Foundation Glen Ellyn, IL | Scholarship Program | $2,500 |
| Samuel Risik Mercer, WI | Aviationscholarship | $1,500 |
| St Stephen King of Hungary Roman Catholic Mission Chicago, IL | General Support | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $736,277 | $59,749 | $70,146 | $57,515 | 11 | $9,749 | $56,557 |
| 2024 | $746,674 | $703,345 | $86,050 | $77,970 | 8 | $5,551 | $45,217 |
| 2023 | $129,379 | $7,137 | $25,518 | $20,000 | 6 | $7,137 | $14,424 |
| 2022 | $147,760 | $1,835 | $27,662 | $24,660 | 6 | — | $13,040 |
| 2021 | $173,587 | $19,117 | $24,058 | $19,819 | 6 | — | $15,375 |
| 2020 | $178,707 | $15,965 | $24,212 | $19,340 | 6 | $12,865 | $12,792 |
| 2019 | $187,625 | $-1,533 | $30,802 | $22,448 | 7 | $2,987 | $12,022 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Richard and Gina Santori Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $57K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for literacy programs, scholarship programs, general support, an English and computer program, aviation scholarships, and animal care.
Among its grantees, the Aurora Public Library Foundation says it supports the Aurora Public Library District’s efforts to advance lifelong learning and access to information, knowledge, and ideas. The Waubonsee Community College Foundation says its primary objective is to raise funds for student scholarships and educational programs. The College of DuPage Foundation says it obtains and stewards contributions to expand educational and cultural opportunities for the College of DuPage community.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $57,515 through 11 grants. Grants ranged from $500 to $20,000, with a median grant of $4,515.
The largest grants were $20,000 to Aurora Public Library Foundation for literacy programs, $8,500 to Waubonsee Community College Foundation for scholarships, and $6,000 to AOPA Foundation for scholarships. Other grants included $5,500 to St John Cantius for general support, $5,000 to Lewis University Foundation for scholarships, and $4,515 to The Rural Education of Cambodia Inc for an English and computer program.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Gina Santori as president and director; Rosemary Gallaway and Jeffrey Bakiares as vice presidents and directors; and Kimberly Goodalis as secretary.
Richard and Gina Santori Charitable Foundation is led by Gina Santori, President - Director on every filing since 2019; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gina Santori
President - Director
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Bakiares
Vice President - Director
On filings since 2024
8 hrs/week
$6K (2024) → $10K (2025)
Kimberly Goodalis
Secretary
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rosemary Gallaway
Vice President - Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Donald Camarda (2019–2023) — Vice President - Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $10K, to Jeffrey Bakiares (Vice President - Director).
Frequently asked questions about Richard and Gina Santori Charitable Foundation
How much does Richard and Gina Santori Charitable Foundation give each year?
Richard and Gina Santori Charitable Foundation gave $58K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $78K across 8 grants.
What is Richard and Gina Santori Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Richard and Gina Santori Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,515, and its average grant was $5,229, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Richard and Gina Santori Charitable Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Richard and Gina Santori Charitable Foundation give grants?
Richard and Gina Santori Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (10%) and New Jersey (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Richard and Gina Santori Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 18% of Richard and Gina Santori Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship Program" (5 grants).
Who are Richard and Gina Santori Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Richard and Gina Santori Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Aurora Public Library Foundation ($20,000), Waubonsee Community College Foundation ($8,500) and Aopa Foundation ($6,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Richard and Gina Santori Charitable Foundation?
Richard and Gina Santori Charitable Foundation reported $736K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $60K.
What does Richard and Gina Santori Charitable Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for literacy programs, scholarship programs, general support, an English and computer program, aviation scholarships, and animal care. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Richard and Gina Santori Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 ↑
How much is Richard and Gina Santori Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Richard and Gina Santori Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $57K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Richard and Gina Santori Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Richard and Gina Santori Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4530123. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Richard and Gina Santori Charitable 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 23, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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