Sue Ling Gin Foundation Trust
Sue Ling Gin Foundation Trust is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations including a police leadership academy, educational initiatives, a museum, health and nursing programs, and community organizations.
Sue Ling Gin Foundation Trust at a glance
In short: Sue Ling Gin Foundation Trust gave $34.4M across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $1.4M), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $34,356,336
- +299.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- +84.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,431,514
- +116.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $155,000
- Total assets
- $57,586,854
- -29.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Sue Ling Gin Foundation Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing does not describe an application process or required materials.
- Contact
Mailing address: 212 North Sangamon St 1A, Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: (312) 243-2882
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sue Ling Gin Foundation Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Commercial Club Foundation ($10.0M). Together the top 10 received $34.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 45 (51%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois and 1% to recipients in New York. Washington, Texas, and Vermont each accounted for 0% as reported in the filing.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
How Sue Ling Gin Foundation Trust gives
- 23% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 637% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 825% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4.0M (2021) to $34.4M (2025). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $34.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Club Foundation Chicago, IL | The Chicago Police Leadership Academy | $10,000,000 |
| Chicago Cred Inc Chicago, IL | General Operations | $7,000,000 |
| The Field Museum Chicago, IL | General Operations | $5,200,000 |
| Cara Collective Chicago, IL | General Operations | $5,000,000 |
| Depaul University Chicago, IL | Sue Gin Scholars Initiative | $3,000,000 |
| Univ of Chicago Crime Lab Chicago, IL | Unengaged Youth Project | $1,000,000 |
| Rush University Medical Center Chicago, IL | General Operations | $958,086 |
| Chinese American Service League Chicago, IL | General Operations | $550,000 |
| Rush University Medical Center Chicago, IL | Chicago Encounter | $500,000 |
| Rush University Medical Center Chicago, IL | College of Nursing Health Clinic | $400,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $57,586,854 | $11,029,505 | $71,970,468 | $34,356,336 | 24 | $34,386,851 | $10,799,300 | $4,166,160 |
| 2024 | $81,345,333 | $5,216,823 | $9,011,888 | $8,593,050 | 13 | $8,685,708 | $4,694,909 | $4,443,420 |
| 2023 | $85,140,398 | $3,675,935 | $4,714,598 | $4,501,721 | 2 | $4,503,305 | $3,508,812 | $4,407,231 |
| 2022 | $86,724,008 | $207,040 | $4,667,447 | $4,660,181 | 5 | $4,660,196 | $207,010 | $4,476,736 |
| 2021 | $91,184,415 | $382,502 | $3,987,477 | $3,981,212 | 1 | — | $382,457 | $4,660,181 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sue Ling Gin Foundation Trust reported a distributable amount of $4.2M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas such as public safety, education, health, culture, and community services.
Grantees describe their work in their own terms. DePaul University says it supports the integral human development of its students through teaching and academic excellence. Rush University Medical Center says its mission is to improve health through patient care, education, research, and community partnerships. Chinese American Service League says it works toward an equitable future through programs intended to support family economic self-sufficiency, strengthen families, and ease cultural transitions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 24 grants totaling $34,356,336. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $10,000,000, with a median of $155,000.
The largest reported grants included:
Other reported recipients included Rush University Medical Center, Chinese American Service League, Greater Jamaica Development Corporation, and the University of Chicago.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David Cotton and Robert Hamada as trustees, and Mark V Noffke as executive director.
Sue Ling Gin Foundation Trust is led by Mark V. Noffke, Executive Director on the 2025 filing; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mark V. Noffke
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
35 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Hamada
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$45K (2024) → $45K (2025)
David Cotton
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $45K, to Robert Hamada (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Sue Ling Gin Foundation Trust
How much does Sue Ling Gin Foundation Trust give each year?
Sue Ling Gin Foundation Trust gave $34.4M across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $8.6M across 13 grants.
What is Sue Ling Gin Foundation Trust's typical grant size?
Sue Ling Gin Foundation Trust's median grant in 2025 was $155,000, and its average grant was $1,431,514, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sue Ling Gin Foundation Trust give grants?
Sue Ling Gin Foundation Trust gives mostly in Illinois: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (19 grants).
Does Sue Ling Gin Foundation Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of Sue Ling Gin Foundation Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Sue Ling Gin Foundation Trust's largest grantees?
Sue Ling Gin Foundation Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Commercial Club Foundation ($10,000,000), Chicago Cred Inc ($7,000,000) and The Field Museum ($5,200,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Sue Ling Gin Foundation Trust?
Sue Ling Gin Foundation Trust reported $57.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $34.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Sue Ling Gin Foundation Trust fund?
The filing information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas such as public safety, education, health, culture, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sue Ling Gin Foundation Trust?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Sue Ling Gin Foundation Trust's EIN?
Sue Ling Gin Foundation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-6858270. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Sue Ling Gin Foundation Trust 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 October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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