Neil & Ginny Gerald Family Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 02-0762172

Foundation Overview

Based in North Aurora, IL, Neil & Ginny Gerald Family Foundation has awarded 174 grants totaling $1,299,008 to organizations in Illinois, Maryland and 5 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $300 to $213,508, with a median award of $2,500.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$1,299,008
Total Assets
$1,654,743
Median Grant (all grants)
$2,500

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
68
Median Grant
$2,500
% No Significant Change
0% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 32%

22 of 68 recipients (32%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
Illinois

88% of all grants are concentrated in Illinois, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Naperville (39%), Chicago (9%), Aurora (8%).

Funding Trajectory
+510%

Strong 510% growth in annual giving over 4 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (79%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Neil & Ginny Gerald Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
A Special Place $500 Naperville, IL, US General Operating Support 2024
Arranmore Arts $3,500 Naperville, IL, US General Operating Support 2024
Arranmore Arts $5,000 Naperville, IL, US Cab Cab & Cab Cab For A Cure Sponsorships 2024
Citizens Appreciate Public Safety $1,000 Naperville, IL, US Corporate Sponsorship 2024
Casa Kane County $300 Geneva, IL, US Hole Sign Sponsor - Fundraising Event 2024
Children's Advocacy Center $1,000 Dekalb, IL, US Fundraising Walk 2024
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation $1,000 Bethasda, MD, US Bacon Sponsor For Aged To Perfection Bourbon & Bacon Fundraiser 2024
Edward Foundation $2,500 Naperville, IL, US General Operating Support 2024
Bridge Communities Inc $2,500 Naperville, IL, US General Operating Support 2024
Families Helping Families Of Illinois $5,000 Naperville, IL, US General Operating Support 2024
Feed My Starving Children $20,000 Schaumburg, IL, US Sponsorship For Mobile Pack 2024
Friends Of Youth Baseball Of Richton Park $2,500 Richton Park, IL, US General Operating Support 2024
Matteson Youth Athletic Association $4,500 Matteson, IL, US Youth Athletics 2024
Giant Steps $1,000 Lisle, IL, US Hio Sponsorship For Fundraiser 2024
Healthnetwork Foundation $5,000 Pepper Pike, OH, US General Operating Support 2024
Public Action To Deliver Shelter Inc Dba Hesed House $11,246 Aurora, IL, US Subaru Share The Love Matching Donation 2024
Naperville Education Foundation $5,000 Naperville, IL, US Building A Passion Gold Key Sponsorship 2024
Naperville Salute Charitable Organization $12,500 Aurora, IL, US Main Stage Co-sponsorship For Fundraising Event 2024
Naperville Sunrise Foundation $5,000 Naperville, IL, US Sponsorship For 2024 Rotary Naperlights 2024
National Institute For Community $9,953 Romeoville, IL, US "Share The Love" Donation To Casa De Luz 2024
National Institute For Community $115,000 Romeoville, IL, US Donation To Casa De Luz 2024
Northwestern Memorial Foundation $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Nm Walk & 5k Donation 2024
Paramount Arts Centre Inc $25,000 Aurora, IL, US Riveredge Park Sponsorship Fund 2024
Pet Parade Charities $2,500 La Grange, IL, US Premier Act Sponsorship 2024
Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church $1,000 Naperville, IL, US Trojan Walkathon 2024
South Suburban Humane Society $2,000 Matteson, IL, US May 2024 Spotlight Gala - Bronze Sponsorship 2024
Starability Foundation $2,000 Naples, FL, US General Operating Support 2024
The Andrew Weishar Foundation $2,500 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2024
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society $1,500 Detroit, MI, US Sponsorship Of Light The Night Charity Fundraiser 2024
Turning Pointe Autism Foundation $5,000 Naperville, IL, US General Operating Support 2024
Turning Pointe Autism Foundation $2,500 Naperville, IL, US Pumpkin Races - Oct 2024 2024
Urban Initiatives Inc $500 Chicago, IL, US Soccer Ball Donation 2024
Yorkville Endurance Inc $3,500 Yorkville, IL, US 2024 Yorkville High School Cross Country Season 2024
Bobby Jones Chiari Syringomyelia Foundation $1,000 Staten Island, NY, US General Operating Support 2024
A Special Place $500 Naperville, IL, US General Operating Support 2024
Arranmore Arts $3,500 Naperville, IL, US General Operating Support 2024
Arranmore Arts $5,000 Naperville, IL, US Cab Cab & Cab Cab For A Cure Sponsorships 2024
Citizens Appreciate Public Safety $1,000 Naperville, IL, US Corporate Sponsorship 2024
Casa Kane County $300 Geneva, IL, US Hole Sign Sponsor - Fundraising Event 2024
Children's Advocacy Center $1,000 Dekalb, IL, US Fundraising Walk 2024
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation $1,000 Bethasda, MD, US Bacon Sponsor For Aged To Perfection Bourbon & Bacon Fundraiser 2024
Edward Foundation $2,500 Naperville, IL, US General Operating Support 2024
Bridge Communities Inc $2,500 Naperville, IL, US General Operating Support 2024
Families Helping Families Of Illinois $5,000 Naperville, IL, US General Operating Support 2024
Feed My Starving Children $20,000 Schaumburg, IL, US Sponsorship For Mobile Pack 2024
Friends Of Youth Baseball Of Richton Park $2,500 Richton Park, IL, US General Operating Support 2024
Matteson Youth Athletic Association $4,500 Matteson, IL, US Youth Athletics 2024
Giant Steps $1,000 Lisle, IL, US Hio Sponsorship For Fundraiser 2024
Healthnetwork Foundation $5,000 Pepper Pike, OH, US General Operating Support 2024
Public Action To Deliver Shelter Inc Dba Hesed House $11,246 Aurora, IL, US Subaru Share The Love Matching Donation 2024
Naperville Education Foundation $5,000 Naperville, IL, US Building A Passion Gold Key Sponsorship 2024
Naperville Salute Charitable Organization $12,500 Aurora, IL, US Main Stage Co-sponsorship For Fundraising Event 2024
Naperville Sunrise Foundation $5,000 Naperville, IL, US Sponsorship For 2024 Rotary Naperlights 2024
National Institute For Community $9,953 Romeoville, IL, US "Share The Love" Donation To Casa De Luz 2024
National Institute For Community $115,000 Romeoville, IL, US Donation To Casa De Luz 2024
Northwestern Memorial Foundation $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Nm Walk & 5k Donation 2024
Paramount Arts Centre Inc $25,000 Aurora, IL, US Riveredge Park Sponsorship Fund 2024
Pet Parade Charities $2,500 La Grange, IL, US Premier Act Sponsorship 2024
Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church $1,000 Naperville, IL, US Trojan Walkathon 2024
South Suburban Humane Society $2,000 Matteson, IL, US May 2024 Spotlight Gala - Bronze Sponsorship 2024
Starability Foundation $2,000 Naples, FL, US General Operating Support 2024
The Andrew Weishar Foundation $2,500 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2024
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society $1,500 Detroit, MI, US Sponsorship Of Light The Night Charity Fundraiser 2024
Turning Pointe Autism Foundation $5,000 Naperville, IL, US General Operating Support 2024
Turning Pointe Autism Foundation $2,500 Naperville, IL, US Pumpkin Races - Oct 2024 2024
Urban Initiatives Inc $500 Chicago, IL, US Soccer Ball Donation 2024
Yorkville Endurance Inc $3,500 Yorkville, IL, US 2024 Yorkville High School Cross Country Season 2024
Bobby Jones Chiari Syringomyelia Foundation $1,000 Staten Island, NY, US General Operating Support 2024
A Special Place $500 Naperville, IL, US Aladdin Paybook Donation 2023
Arranmore Arts $3,500 Naperville, IL, US Donation 2023
Citizens Appreciate Public Safety $1,000 Naperville, IL, US Corporate Sponsorship - Officer Level 2023
Casa Kane County $500 Geneva, IL, US Coat Check Sponsor At Fundraising Event 2023
Casa Kane County $300 Geneva, IL, US Hole Sign Sponsor At Fundraising Event 2023
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation $1,000 Bethasda, MD, US Bacon Sponsorship For Bourbon & Bacon Fundraiser 2023
Edward Foundation $2,500 Naperville, IL, US Hio Sponsorship For Fundraising Golf Outing 2023
Families Helping Familiesbridge Communitities Inc $4,240 Glen Ellyn, IL, US Coat Check Sponsor At Fundraising Event 2023
Feed My Starving Children $20,000 Schaumburg, IL, US 2023 Sponsorship For Mobile Pack 2023
Friends Of Youth Baseball Of Richton Park $2,500 Richton Park, IL, US Sponsorship 2023
Giant Steps $1,000 Lisle, IL, US Hio Sponsorship For Fundraiser 2023
Matteson Youth Athletic Association $4,500 Matteson, IL, US Platinum Elite Sponsorship 2023
Naperville Education Foundation $1,000 Naperville, IL, US Building A Passion Gold Key Sponsorship 2023
Naperville Responds For Veterans $500 Naperville, IL, US Cheers Freedom Sponsorship 2023
Naperville Responds For Veterans $12,500 Naperville, IL, US Main Stage Presenting Sponsorship For The Naperville Salute 2023
Naperville Sunrise Foundation $5,000 Naperville, IL, US Sponsorship For 2023 Rotary Naperlights 2023
Northwestern Memorial Foundation $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Sustaining Partner For 5k Walk Fundraiser 2023
One World Surgery $1,500 Deerfield, IL, US Hole Sponsorship For Fundraising Golf Outing 2023
Pet Parade Charities $2,500 La Grange, IL, US Premier Act Sponsorship 2023
Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church $1,000 Naperville, IL, US Donation To Support Local Church 2023
Sugar Grove Corn Boil Nfp $2,000 Sugargrove, IL, US Corn On The Cob Sponsorship For Local Fundraising Festival 2023
The Andrew Weishar Foundation $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Donation 2023
The Hope Center $10,000 Lake Zurich, IL, US Donation To Charity 2023
Turning Pointe Autism Foundation $2,500 Naperville, IL, US 2023 Pumpkin Race Sponsorship 2023
Turning Pointe Autism Foundation $5,000 Naperville, IL, US 2023 Test Drives For Autism 2023
Violet Foundation For Pediatric Brain Cancer $10,000 Countryside, IL, US Donation To Fund Pediatric Brain Cancer Research 2023
National Institute For Community $213,508 Romeoville, IL, US General Support 2023
Bobby Jones Chiari Syringomyelia Foundation $5,000 Staten Island, NY, US General Operating Support 2023
Feed My Starving Children $20,000 Schaumburg, IL, US 2022 Sponsorship For Mobile Pack 2022
Casa Kane County $500 Geneva, IL, US Red Carpet Sponsor At Fundraising Event 2022
A Special Place $750 Naperville, IL, US Little Mermaid Donation 2022
Little Friends $20,000 Warrenville, IL, US Empower Level Donation To 45th Annual Benefit Auction 2022
Sugar Grove Corn Boil Nfp $1,500 Sugar Grove, IL, US Corn On The Cob Sponsorship For Local Fundraising Festival 2022
Northwestern Memorial Foundation $7,500 Chicago, IL, US "go The Distance" Partner ($5,000) For 2021 Bridge Walk & "underwriting" Partner ($2,500) For Rock The Block 2022
Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry $650 Aurora, IL, US Pack The Pantry Sponsorship 2022
Pets & Pals Charities Ltd $2,500 Lagrange, IL, US Sponsorship For 2022 Pet Parade 2022
Hesed House $4,400 Aurora, IL, US Derby Party Sponsorship 2022
National Institute For Community $8,164 Romeoville, IL, US Donation To Casa De Luz 2022
Naperville Responds For Veterans $12,500 Naperville, IL, US Main Stage Presenting Sponsorship For The Naperville Salute 2022
Samaracare $2,500 Naperville, IL, US Mental Health Advocate Sponsorship 2022
Friends Of Youth Baseball Of Richton Park $2,500 Richton Park, IL, US Sponsorship 2022
Matteson Youth Athletic Association $4,500 Matteson, IL, US Platinum Elite Sponsorship 2022
Arranmore Arts $6,000 Naperville, IL, US Sponsorship Of Artists 2022
Giant Steps $1,000 Lisle, IL, US Hio Sponsorship For Fundraiser 2022
One World Surgery $1,500 Deerfield, IL, US Hole Sponsorship For Fundraising Golf Outing 2022
Edward Foundation $2,500 Naperville, IL, US Hio Sponsorship For Fundraising Golf Outing 2022
Citizens Appreciate Public Safety $1,000 Naperville, IL, US Corporate Sponsorship 2022
Turning Pointe Autism Foundation $5,000 Naperville, IL, US 2022 Pumpkin Race Sponsorship 2022
Gerald Nissan $1,000 Naperville, IL, US Reimbursement For Donation Paid To Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church - Trojan Stampede Sponsor 2022
The Andrew Weishar Foundation $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Silver Sponsor For Weishfest 2022 2022
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation $1,000 Bethesda, MD, US Bacon Sponsorship For Bourbon & Bacon Fundraiser 2022
Naperville Sunrise Foundation $5,000 Naperville, IL, US Sponsorship For 2022 Rotary Naperlights 2022
Little Friends $5,000 Warrenville, IL, US Giving Tuesday Donation 2022
National Institute For Community $15,000 Romeoville, IL, US Donation To Casa De Luz 2022
Families Helping Familiesbridge Communities Inc $2,500 Glen Ellyn, IL, US Donation To Support Fhf/bridge Communities 2022
Feed My Starving Children $20,000 Schaumburg, IL, US 2022 Sponsorship For Mobile Pack 2022
Casa Kane County $500 Geneva, IL, US Red Carpet Sponsor At Fundraising Event 2022
A Special Place $750 Naperville, IL, US Little Mermaid Donation 2022
Little Friends $20,000 Warrenville, IL, US Empower Level Donation To 45th Annual Benefit Auction 2022
Sugar Grove Corn Boil Nfp $1,500 Sugar Grove, IL, US Corn On The Cob Sponsorship For Local Fundraising Festival 2022
Northwestern Memorial Foundation $7,500 Chicago, IL, US "Go The Distance" Partner ($5,000) For 2021 Bridge Walk & "Underwriting" Partner ($2,500) For Rock The Block 2022
Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry $650 Aurora, IL, US Pack The Pantry Sponsorship 2022
Pets & Pals Charities Ltd $2,500 Lagrange, IL, US Sponsorship For 2022 Pet Parade 2022
Hesed House $4,400 Aurora, IL, US Derby Party Sponsorship 2022
National Institute For Community $8,164 Romeoville, IL, US Donation To Casa De Luz 2022
Naperville Responds For Veterans $12,500 Naperville, IL, US Main Stage Presenting Sponsorship For The Naperville Salute 2022
Samaracare $2,500 Naperville, IL, US Mental Health Advocate Sponsorship 2022
Friends Of Youth Baseball Of Richton Park $2,500 Richton Park, IL, US Sponsorship 2022
Matteson Youth Athletic Association $4,500 Matteson, IL, US Platinum Elite Sponsorship 2022
Arranmore Arts $6,000 Naperville, IL, US Sponsorship Of Artists 2022
Giant Steps $1,000 Lisle, IL, US Hio Sponsorship For Fundraiser 2022
One World Surgery $1,500 Deerfield, IL, US Hole Sponsorship For Fundraising Golf Outing 2022
Edward Foundation $2,500 Naperville, IL, US Hio Sponsorship For Fundraising Golf Outing 2022
Citizens Appreciate Public Safety $1,000 Naperville, IL, US Corporate Sponsorship 2022
Turning Pointe Autism Foundation $5,000 Naperville, IL, US 2022 Pumpkin Race Sponsorship 2022
Gerald Nissan $1,000 Naperville, IL, US Reimbursement For Donation Paid To Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church - Trojan Stampede Sponsor 2022
The Andrew Weishar Foundation $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Silver Sponsor For Weishfest 2022 2022
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation $1,000 Bethesda, MD, US Bacon Sponsorship For Bourbon & Bacon Fundraiser 2022
Naperville Sunrise Foundation $5,000 Naperville, IL, US Sponsorship For 2022 Rotary Naperlights 2022
Little Friends $5,000 Warrenville, IL, US Giving Tuesday Donation 2022
National Institute For Community $15,000 Romeoville, IL, US Donation To Casa De Luz 2022
Families Helping Familiesbridge Communities Inc $2,500 Glen Ellyn, IL, US Donation To Support Fhf/bridge Communities 2022
National Institute For Community $31,464 Romeoville, IL, US Operating Support 2021
Feed My Starving Children $20,000 Schaumburg, IL, US Operating Support 2021
Hesed House $14,744 Aurora, IL, US Operating Support 2021
Livingwell Bridge Walk $7,500 Geneva, IL, US Operating Support 2021
Families Helping Familiesbridge Communities Inc $6,502 Glen Ellyn, IL, US Operating Support 2021
Naperville Responds For Veterans $5,000 Naperville, IL, US Operating Support 2021
Naperville Sunrise Foundation $5,000 Naperville, IL, US Operating Support 2021
Stephen Siller Tunnel To Towers Foundation $5,000 Staten Island, NY, US Operating Support 2021
Turning Pointe Autism Foundation $5,000 Naperville, IL, US Operating Support 2021
Us Olympic & Paralympic Foundation $5,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Operating Support 2021
Starability Foundation $4,400 Naples, FL, US Operating Support 2021
Arranmore Arts $2,500 Naperville, IL, US Operating Support 2021
The Andrew Weishar Foundation $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Operating Support 2021
Central Christian Community Services Inc Joyful Friends Programs $2,000 Bradenton, FL, US Operating Support 2021
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation $2,000 Bethesda, MD, US Operating Support 2021
Edward Foundation $1,665 Naperville, IL, US Operating Support 2021
Cures Within Reach $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Operating Support 2021
Marian Chace Foundation $1,000 Columbia, MD, US Operating Support 2021
West Suburban Community Pantry $1,000 Woodridge, IL, US Operating Support 2021
Casa Kane County $800 Geneva, IL, US Operating Support 2021
Grace Community Church Of Southern Maryland $10,000 Hollywood, MD, US Operating Support 2020
Hesed House $13,624 Aurora, IL, US Operating Support 2020
Naperville Education Foundation $10,335 Naperville, IL, US General Support 2020
Indian Prairie Education Foundation $10,000 Aurora, IL, US General Support 2020

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Neil & Ginny Gerald Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 02-0762172
Website N/A
Address 213 HANSEN BLVD North Aurora, IL 60542-8923

Key People (6)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Neil & Ginny Gerald Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President & Treasurer Neil D Gerald
Second Vice President & Chair John D Gerald
Second Vice President & Assistant Secr Matthew N Gerald
Assistant Secretary & Director Robert E Hamilton
Assistant Secretary Lisa A Collins

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated March 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.