Gurtz Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 26-0173765
Foundation Overview
Based in Arlington Heights, IL, Gurtz Family Foundation has awarded 158 grants totaling $3,460,000 to organizations in Texas, Iowa and 7 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $105,000, with a median award of $15,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
3 of 20 recipients (15%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
82% 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 Chicago (38%), Highland Park (18%), Northbrook (9%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 321% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Gurtz 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Heart Association | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2023 |
| American Heart Association | $25,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2023 |
| Bowa Gives Foundation | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2023 |
| Charlie Project Dog Rescue | $15,000 | Twin Lakes, WI, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2023 |
| Chicagoland Lab Rescue | $5,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2023 |
| Dancering While Cancering | $10,000 | Glencoe, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2023 |
| Feldman Family Foundation | $25,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2023 |
| Heartland Animal Shelter | $10,000 | Northbrook, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2023 |
| Jennifer Lynn Snyder Foundation | $5,000 | Northbrook, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2023 |
| Les Turner Als Foundation | $5,000 | Skokie, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2023 |
| Make-a-wish Foundation | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2023 |
| Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2023 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | $5,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Oprerations | 2023 |
| Paws Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2023 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | $25,000 | Oak Brook, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2023 |
| Rory David Deutch Foundation | $20,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2023 |
| Sos Children's Villages Illinois | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2023 |
| St Jude Hospital | $25,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2023 |
| The Anti-cruelty Society | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2023 |
| Zacharias Center | $50,000 | Gurnee, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2023 |
| American Heart Association | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2022 |
| American Heart Association | $25,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2022 |
| Chest Foundation | $1,000 | Glenview, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2022 |
| Chicagoland Lab Rescue | $2,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2022 |
| City Of Hope | $95,000 | Duarte, CA, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2022 |
| Clayco Foundation | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2022 |
| Dancering While Cancering | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2022 |
| Executive Construction Foundation | $5,000 | Hillside, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2022 |
| Feldman Family Foundation | $25,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2022 |
| Heartland Animal Shelter | $10,000 | Northbrook, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2022 |
| Jennifer Lynn Snyder Foundation | $10,000 | Northbrook, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2022 |
| Les Turner Als Foundation | $5,000 | Skokie, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2022 |
| Lne Alexa R Weiss Foundation | $10,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2022 |
| Lurie Children's Hospital | $12,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2022 |
| Make-a-wish Foundation | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2022 |
| Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital | $32,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2022 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | $2,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Oprerations | 2022 |
| Paws Chicago | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2022 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | $20,000 | Oak Brook, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2022 |
| Rory David Deutch Foundation | $25,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2022 |
| St Jude Hospital | $25,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2022 |
| The Anti-cruelty Society | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2022 |
| Zacharias Center | $22,500 | Gurnee, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2022 |
| American Heart Association | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2022 |
| American Heart Association | $25,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2022 |
| Chest Foundation | $1,000 | Glenview, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2022 |
| Chicagoland Lab Rescue | $2,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2022 |
| City Of Hope | $95,000 | Duarte, CA, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2022 |
| Clayco Foundation | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2022 |
| Dancering While Cancering | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2022 |
| Executive Construction Foundation | $5,000 | Hillside, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2022 |
| Feldman Family Foundation | $25,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2022 |
| Heartland Animal Shelter | $10,000 | Northbrook, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2022 |
| Jennifer Lynn Snyder Foundation | $10,000 | Northbrook, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2022 |
| Les Turner Als Foundation | $5,000 | Skokie, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2022 |
| Lne Alexa R Weiss Foundation | $10,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2022 |
| Lurie Children's Hospital | $12,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2022 |
| Make-a-wish Foundation | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2022 |
| Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital | $32,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2022 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | $2,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Oprerations | 2022 |
| Paws Chicago | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2022 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | $20,000 | Oak Brook, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2022 |
| Rory David Deutch Foundation | $25,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2022 |
| St Jude Hospital | $25,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2022 |
| The Anti-cruelty Society | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2022 |
| Zacharias Center | $22,500 | Gurnee, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2022 |
| American Heart Association | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2022 |
| American Heart Association | $25,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2022 |
| Chest Foundation | $1,000 | Glenview, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2022 |
| Chicagoland Lab Rescue | $2,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2022 |
| City Of Hope | $95,000 | Duarte, CA, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2022 |
| Clayco Foundation | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2022 |
| Dancering While Cancering | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2022 |
| Executive Construction Foundation | $5,000 | Hillside, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2022 |
| Feldman Family Foundation | $25,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2022 |
| Heartland Animal Shelter | $10,000 | Northbrook, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2022 |
| Jennifer Lynn Snyder Foundation | $10,000 | Northbrook, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2022 |
| Les Turner Als Foundation | $5,000 | Skokie, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2022 |
| Lne Alexa R Weiss Foundation | $10,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2022 |
| Lurie Children's Hospital | $12,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2022 |
| Make-a-wish Foundation | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2022 |
| Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital | $32,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2022 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | $2,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Oprerations | 2022 |
| Paws Chicago | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2022 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | $20,000 | Oak Brook, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2022 |
| Rory David Deutch Foundation | $25,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2022 |
| St Jude Hospital | $25,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2022 |
| The Anti-cruelty Society | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2022 |
| Zacharias Center | $22,500 | Gurnee, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2022 |
| American Heart Association | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2021 |
| Chest Foundation | $1,000 | Glenview, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2021 |
| Chicagoland Lab Rescue | $4,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2021 |
| City Of Hope | $50,000 | Duarte, CA, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2021 |
| City Of Hope | $55,000 | Duarte, CA, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2021 |
| Dancering While Cancering | $30,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2021 |
| Feldman Family Foundation | $25,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2021 |
| Heartland Animal Shelter | $20,000 | Bartlett, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2021 |
| Jennifer Lynn Snyder Foundation | $15,000 | Northbrook, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2021 |
| Les Turner Als Foundation | $10,000 | Skokie, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2021 |
| Lne Alexa R Weiss Foundation | $10,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2021 |
| Lurie Children's Hospital | $12,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2021 |
| Make-a-wish Foundation | $15,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2021 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | $75,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2021 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | $6,500 | Highland Park, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Oprerations | 2021 |
| Paws Chicago | $16,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2021 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | $25,000 | Oak Brook, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2021 |
| Rory David Deutch Foundation | $35,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2021 |
| Sos Children's Villages | $40,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2021 |
| St Jude Hospital | $35,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2021 |
| The Anti-cruelty Society | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2021 |
| The Wellness Resource Center Nfp | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2021 |
| Zacharias Center | $25,000 | Gurnee, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2021 |
| Chicagoland Lab Rescue | $7,500 | Highland Park, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2020 |
| City Of Hope | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2020 |
| Dancering While Cancering | $30,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2020 |
| Feldman Family Foundation | $2,500 | Evanston, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2020 |
| Heartland Animal Shelter | $20,000 | Bartlett, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2020 |
| Jennifer Lynn Snyder Foundation | $15,000 | Northbrook, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2020 |
| Lne Alexa R Weiss Foundation | $10,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2020 |
| Make-a-wish Foundation | $15,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2020 |
| Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital | $22,500 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2020 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | $75,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2020 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | $52,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2020 |
| Paws Chicago | $15,945 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2020 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | $25,000 | Oak Brook, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2020 |
| Rory David Deutch Foundation | $35,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2020 |
| Sos Children's Villages | $40,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2020 |
| St Jude Hospital | $35,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2020 |
| The Anti-cruelty Society | $9,055 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2020 |
| Zacharias Center | $25,000 | Gurnee, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2020 |
| Heartland Animal Shelter | $20,000 | Bartlett, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2018 |
| City Of Hope | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2018 |
| The Clayco Foundation | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2018 |
| Zcenter | $25,000 | Gurnee, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2018 |
| Sos Children's Villages | $40,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2018 |
| Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital | $75,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2018 |
| St Jude Hospital | $50,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2018 |
| Jennifer Lynn Snyder Foundation | $20,000 | Northbrook, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2018 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | $50,000 | Oak Brook, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2018 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2018 |
| Rory David Deutch Foundation | $30,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2018 |
| Lne Alexa R Weiss Foundation | $35,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2018 |
| Paws Chicago | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2018 |
| Feldman Family Foundation | $20,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2018 |
| Nch Foundation | $25,000 | Arlington Heights, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2018 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2018 |
| Turner Construction Comp Fndn | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2018 |
| St Jude Hospital | $10,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2017 |
| Jennifer Lynn Snyder Foundation | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2017 |
| B'nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim | $105,000 | Deerfield, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2017 |
| Lurie Children's Hospital | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2017 |
| Northwestern Medical Foundation | $75,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2017 |
| Paws Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2016 |
| Heartland Animal Shelter | $5,000 | Northbrook, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2016 |
| Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital | $40,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2016 |
| Jennifer Lynn Snyder Foundation | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute | 2016 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Inc | $5,000 | Oak Brook, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2016 |
| B'nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim | $35,000 | Deerfield, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Operations | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Gurtz Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 26-0173765 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 77 W SEEGERS RD Arlington Hts, IL 60005-3916 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Gurtz Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Frank L Gurtz |
|---|---|
| Director | Tracy A Robinson |
Forms 990-PF
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- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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