The Gostomski Foundation
The Gostomski Foundation is a private foundation based in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. It supports charitable organizations, including schools and universities, religious organizations, and community organizations; its 2024 grants were concentrated among recipients in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
The Gostomski Foundation at a glance
In short: The Gostomski Foundation gave $500K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in Minnesota. 42% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $500,100
- -11.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- -22.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,838
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $18,304,923
- -0.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (10 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (83% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Gostomski Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 18W140 Butterfield Rd Suite 1110, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181-4848
Phone: (708) 799-6800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Gostomski Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Mary's University of Minnesota ($118K). Together the top 10 received $422K.
Grant Size Distribution
106 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 88 grants of 106 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Minnesota recipients received 83% of grant dollars and Wisconsin recipients received 10%. The filing lists 5% under “?” and 1% each for Illinois and Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Gostomski Foundation open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 24 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $31K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 65% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $466K (2021) to $960K (2020). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $500K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary's University of Minnesota Winona, MN | General | $117,772 |
| De Lasalle High School Minneapolis, MN | General | $65,000 |
| Cotter High School Winona, MN | General | $62,000 |
| Viterbo University La Crosse, WI | General | $50,000 |
| Franciscan Friars St. Paul, MN | General | $35,000 |
| Stowarzyszenie Przyjaciol Dzieci | General | $26,600 |
| Morrie Miller Athletic Foundation Winona, MN | General | $20,000 |
| Minnesota Masterpiece Hall Winona, MN | General | $20,000 |
| The Basilica of St Stanislaus Kostka Winona, MN | General | $15,938 |
| Benilde St Margarets High School St Louis Park, MN | General | $10,000 |
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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 | $18,304,923 | $1,231,900 | $929,310 | $500,100 | 24 | $678,848 | $634,891 | $1,051,487 |
| 2023 | $18,347,578 | $1,328,228 | $1,284,761 | $565,151 | 31 | $716,403 | $339,864 | $950,968 |
| 2022 | $18,808,242 | $1,156,598 | $1,008,903 | $515,000 | 16 | $553,607 | $137,466 | $973,418 |
| 2021 | $18,828,695 | $1,379,289 | $929,874 | $465,586 | 21 | $465,781 | $841,204 | $1,021,675 |
| 2020 | $18,217,122 | $2,751,317 | $2,035,512 | $959,649 | 14 | — | $1,809,120 | $1,191,231 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gostomski Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M 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
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grantees describe a range of missions. Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota says it prepares learners for ethical lives of service and leadership, while Viterbo University says it prepares students for faithful service and ethical leadership. Other supported organizations describe work in arts and education, youth athletics, community assistance, employment and vocational training for people with special needs, and efforts to support children and families in North Minneapolis.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 24 grants totaling $500,100. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $117,772, with a median grant of $10,000. Among the largest were $117,772 to Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, $65,000 to De La Salle High School, $62,000 to Cotter High School, and $50,000 to Viterbo University. Each was listed with the purpose “GENERAL.”
Other 2024 grants included $20,000 each to Minnesota Masterpiece Hall and the Morrie Miller Athletic Foundation, and $10,000 each to Winona Volunteer Services and Northside Achievement Zone.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael M. Gostomski as trustee; John Staab, Christopher Hughes, and Adam Damerow as co-trustees; and James C. Gostomski as advisor.
The Gostomski Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael M. Gostomski
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Adam Damerow
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Christopher Hughes
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
John Staab
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
James C. Gostomski
Advisor
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$90K (2023) → $90K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $90K, to James C Gostomski (Advisor).
Frequently asked questions about The Gostomski Foundation
How much does The Gostomski Foundation give each year?
The Gostomski Foundation gave $500K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $565K across 31 grants.
What is The Gostomski Foundation's typical grant size?
The Gostomski Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $20,838, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Gostomski Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does The Gostomski Foundation give grants?
The Gostomski Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Wisconsin (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Winona, MN (8 grants), Minneapolis, MN (6 grants) and St. Paul, MN (2 grants).
Does The Gostomski Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Gostomski Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Gostomski Foundation's largest grantees?
The Gostomski Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include St Mary's University of Minnesota ($117,772), De Lasalle High School ($65,000) and Cotter High School ($62,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Gostomski Foundation?
The Gostomski Foundation reported $18.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $679K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Gostomski Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grantees describe a range of missions. Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota says it prepares learners for ethical lives of service and leadership, while Viterbo University says it prepares students for faithful service and ethical leadership. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Gostomski 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 The Gostomski Foundation's EIN?
The Gostomski Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-6976292. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Gostomski 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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