C Gary And Virginia Gerst Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 36-3403692
Foundation Overview
Based in Chicago, IL, C Gary And Virginia Gerst Foundation has awarded 337 grants totaling $3,216,427 to organizations in Illinois, Colorado and 11 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $75 to $250,200, with a median award of $1,000.
Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$3,216,427
Total Assets
$3,538,155
Median Grant (all grants)
$1,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
30
Median Grant
$1,500
% Median Grant Decline
-45%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 13%
4 of 30 recipients (13%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
Illinois
68% of grants are awarded in Illinois, with additional funding distributed across 12 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Chicago (88%), Glencoe (6%), Winnetka (4%).
Funding Trajectory
-55%
Declining funding trend with 55% decrease over 7 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Community Projects + 4 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (58%). 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 C Gary And Virginia Gerst 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active Transportation Alliance | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Aspen Historical Society | $200 | Aspen, CO, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Aspen Institute | $3,500 | Washington, DC, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Aspen Public Radio | $10,000 | Aspen, CO, US | Public Media Support | 2023 |
| Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation | $2,500 | Aspen, CO, US | Medical Research | 2023 |
| Center For Immigration Studies | $4,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Chicago Architecture Foundation | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | $300 | Glencoe, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Chicago History Museum | $255 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2023 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theatre | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2023 |
| Educational Liberty Alliance | $10,000 | Lincoln, NE, US | Education | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Parks | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Conservation | 2023 |
| Gold Coast Neighbors Association | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Grant Park Music Festival | $350 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity Chicago | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Humanitarian Aid | 2023 |
| Lyric Opera Of Chicago | $35,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2023 |
| Metropolitan Family Services | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Newberry Library | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| North Shore Country Day | $52,500 | Winnetka, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Numbers Usa Education And Research Foundation | $30,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Civic And Community Support | 2023 |
| Sacred Heart Schools | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Education | 2023 |
| St Chrysostom's Episcopal Church | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Religious | 2023 |
| University Of Chicago - Court Theatre | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2023 |
| Wfmt Fine Arts Circle | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Media Support | 2023 |
| Women's Board University Of Chicago | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | Education | 2023 |
| Metropolitan Museum Of Art | $110 | New York, NY, US | Support For The Arts | 2023 |
| Northlight Theatre | $250 | Skokie, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2023 |
| Lincoln Park Conservancy | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Conservation | 2023 |
| 626 Landmark Foundation | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2022 |
| Active Transportation Alliance | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2022 |
| American Council Of Trustees & Alumni | $200 | Washington, DC, US | Public Charity Support | 2022 |
| Aspen Historical Society | $200 | Aspen, CO, US | Public Charity Support | 2022 |
| Aspen Institute | $3,500 | Washington, DC, US | Public Charity Support | 2022 |
| Aspen Public Radio | $10,000 | Aspen, CO, US | Public Media Support | 2022 |
| Aspen Science Center | $1,000 | Aspen, CO, US | Public Charity Support | 2022 |
| Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation | $3,000 | Aspen, CO, US | Medical Research | 2022 |
| Center For Immigration Studies | $4,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Charity Support | 2022 |
| Chicago Architecture Foundation | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2022 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | $300 | Glencoe, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2022 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theatre | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Parks | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Conservation | 2022 |
| Gold Coast Neighbors Association | $95 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2022 |
| Grant Park Music Festival | $305 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity Chicago | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Humanitarian Aid | 2022 |
| Lyric Opera Of Chicago | $35,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2022 |
| Metropolitan Family Services | $27,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2022 |
| North Shore Country Day | $2,500 | Winnetka, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2022 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2022 |
| Numbers Usa Education And Research Foundation | $30,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Civic And Community Support | 2022 |
| Open Lands | $4,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Conservation | 2022 |
| Porchlight Music Theatre | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Arts | 2022 |
| Sacred Heart Schools | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Education | 2022 |
| University Of Chicago - Court Theatre | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2022 |
| Wfmt Fine Arts Circle | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Media Support | 2022 |
| Arthritis Foundation | $1,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Health | 2022 |
| The Acting Company | $500 | New York, NY, US | Support For The Arts | 2022 |
| 626 Landmark Foundation | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2022 |
| Active Transportation Alliance | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2022 |
| American Council Of Trustees & Alumni | $200 | Washington, DC, US | Public Charity Support | 2022 |
| Aspen Historical Society | $200 | Aspen, CO, US | Public Charity Support | 2022 |
| Aspen Institute | $3,500 | Washington, DC, US | Public Charity Support | 2022 |
| Aspen Public Radio | $10,000 | Aspen, CO, US | Public Media Support | 2022 |
| Aspen Science Center | $1,000 | Aspen, CO, US | Public Charity Support | 2022 |
| Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation | $3,000 | Aspen, CO, US | Medical Research | 2022 |
| Center For Immigration Studies | $4,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Charity Support | 2022 |
| Chicago Architecture Foundation | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2022 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | $300 | Glencoe, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2022 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theatre | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Parks | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Conservation | 2022 |
| Gold Coast Neighbors Association | $95 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2022 |
| Grant Park Music Festival | $305 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity Chicago | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Humanitarian Aid | 2022 |
| Lyric Opera Of Chicago | $35,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2022 |
| Metropolitan Family Services | $27,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2022 |
| North Shore Country Day | $2,500 | Winnetka, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2022 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2022 |
| Numbers Usa Education And Research Foundation | $30,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Civic And Community Support | 2022 |
| Open Lands | $4,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Conservation | 2022 |
| Porchlight Music Theatre | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Arts | 2022 |
| Sacred Heart Schools | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Education | 2022 |
| University Of Chicago - Court Theatre | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2022 |
| Wfmt Fine Arts Circle | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Media Support | 2022 |
| Arthritis Foundation | $1,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Health | 2022 |
| The Acting Company | $500 | New York, NY, US | Support For The Arts | 2022 |
| 626 Landmark Foundation | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2022 |
| Active Transportation Alliance | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2022 |
| American Council Of Trustees & Alumni | $200 | Washington, DC, US | Public Charity Support | 2022 |
| Aspen Historical Society | $200 | Aspen, CO, US | Public Charity Support | 2022 |
| Aspen Institute | $3,500 | Washington, DC, US | Public Charity Support | 2022 |
| Aspen Public Radio | $10,000 | Aspen, CO, US | Public Media Support | 2022 |
| Aspen Science Center | $1,000 | Aspen, CO, US | Public Charity Support | 2022 |
| Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation | $3,000 | Aspen, CO, US | Medical Research | 2022 |
| Center For Immigration Studies | $4,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Charity Support | 2022 |
| Chicago Architecture Foundation | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2022 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | $300 | Glencoe, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2022 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theatre | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Parks | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Conservation | 2022 |
| Gold Coast Neighbors Association | $95 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2022 |
| Grant Park Music Festival | $305 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity Chicago | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Humanitarian Aid | 2022 |
| Lyric Opera Of Chicago | $35,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2022 |
| Metropolitan Family Services | $27,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2022 |
| North Shore Country Day | $2,500 | Winnetka, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2022 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2022 |
| Numbers Usa Education And Research Foundation | $30,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Civic And Community Support | 2022 |
| Open Lands | $4,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Conservation | 2022 |
| Porchlight Music Theatre | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Arts | 2022 |
| Sacred Heart Schools | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Education | 2022 |
| University Of Chicago - Court Theatre | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2022 |
| Wfmt Fine Arts Circle | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Media Support | 2022 |
| Arthritis Foundation | $1,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Health | 2022 |
| The Acting Company | $500 | New York, NY, US | Support For The Arts | 2022 |
| Active Transportation Alliance | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2021 |
| Aspen Historical Society | $100 | Aspen, CO, US | Public Charity Support | 2021 |
| Aspen Institute | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Charity Support | 2021 |
| Aspen Music Festival And School | $20,000 | Aspen, CO, US | Support For Arts Education | 2021 |
| Aspen Public Radio | $13,000 | Aspen, CO, US | Public Media Support | 2021 |
| Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation | $2,000 | Aspen, CO, US | Medical Research | 2021 |
| Buddy Program | $1,000 | Aspen, CO, US | Education | 2021 |
| Center For Immigration Studies | $4,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Charity Support | 2021 |
| Chicago Architecture Foundation | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2021 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | $300 | Glencoe, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2021 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theatre | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2021 |
| Children's Home And Aid | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Child & Family Services | 2021 |
| Friends Of The Parks | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Conservation | 2021 |
| Gold Coast Neighbors Association | $150 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2021 |
| Grant Park Music Festival | $300 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2021 |
| Green City Market | $150 | Chicago, IL, US | Civic And Community Support | 2021 |
| Illinois Humanities Council | $4,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2021 |
| Lyric Opera Of Chicago | $35,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2021 |
| Metropolitan Family Services | $40,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2021 |
| Newberry Library | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2021 |
| North Shore Country Day | $2,500 | Winnetka, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2021 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | $160,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2021 |
| Numbers Usa Education And Research Foundation | $30,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Civic And Community Support | 2021 |
| Open Lands | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Conservation | 2021 |
| Red Orchid Theater | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2021 |
| St Chrysostom's Episcopal Church | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Religious | 2021 |
| Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre | $400 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2021 |
| University Of Chicago - Court Theatre | $37,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2021 |
| Wfmt Fine Arts Circle | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Media Support | 2021 |
| Women's Board University Of Chicago | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2021 |
| Sullivan House High School | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2021 |
| Educational Liberty Alliance | $10,000 | Lincoln, NE, US | Education | 2021 |
| Frank Lloyd Wright Trust | $150 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2021 |
| Chicago Humanities Festival | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2021 |
| Habitat For Humanity Chicago | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Humanitarian Aid | 2021 |
| Little Village High School | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Education | 2021 |
| City Kids Camp | $600 | Lewistown, IL, US | Education | 2021 |
| Boulevard | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | Health | 2021 |
| Cave Hill Cemetary | $100 | Louisville, KY, US | Preservation | 2021 |
| Chicago Council On Global Affairs | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Education | 2021 |
| Park Lands | $5,000 | Louisville, KY, US | Preservation | 2021 |
| 626 Landmark Foundation | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2020 |
| Active Transportation Alliance | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2020 |
| Als Association | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Health | 2020 |
| Aspen Community Foundation | $200 | Basalt, CO, US | Public Charity Support | 2020 |
| Aspen Institute | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Charity Support | 2020 |
| Aspen Music Festival And School | $20,000 | Aspen, CO, US | Support For Arts Education | 2020 |
| Aspen Public Radio | $10,000 | Aspen, CO, US | Public Media Support | 2020 |
| Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation | $2,000 | Aspen, CO, US | Medical Research | 2020 |
| Buddy Program | $1,000 | Aspen, CO, US | Education | 2020 |
| Center For Immigration Studies | $4,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Charity Support | 2020 |
| Chicago Architecture Foundation | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2020 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | $300 | Glencoe, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2020 |
| Chicago Foundation For Education | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Education | 2020 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theatre | $52,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2020 |
| Children's Home And Aid | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Child & Family Services | 2020 |
| Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation | $1,000 | Aurora, CO, US | Medical | 2020 |
| Friends Of The Parks | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Conservation | 2020 |
| Grant Park Music Festival | $300 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2020 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $302 | Chicago, IL, US | Humanitarian Aid | 2020 |
| Green City Market | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Civic And Community Support | 2020 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum | $200 | Skokie, IL, US | Community Support | 2020 |
| Illinois Humanities Council | $4,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2020 |
| Jewish Community Relations | $200 | Bloomfield Hills, MI, US | Community Support | 2020 |
| Lupus Society Of Illinois | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Health | 2020 |
| Lyric Opera Of Chicago | $35,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2020 |
| Metropolitan Family Services | $35,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2020 |
| Mint Theater Company | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Support For The Arts | 2020 |
| North Shore Country Day | $7,500 | Winnetka, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2020 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | $6,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2020 |
| Numbers Usa Education And Research Foundation | $50,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Civic And Community Support | 2020 |
| Porchlight Music Theatre | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Arts | 2020 |
| Red Orchid Theater | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2020 |
| Sacred Heart Schools | $23,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Education | 2020 |
| St Chrysostom's Episcopal Church | $35,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Religious | 2020 |
| Timeline Theater | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2020 |
| University Of Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Education | 2020 |
| University Of Chicago - Court Theatre | $60,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2020 |
| Wfmt Fine Arts Circle | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Media Support | 2020 |
| Women's Board University Of Chicago | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2020 |
| Writer's Theatre | $1,000 | Glencoe, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2020 |
| Active Transportation Alliance | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2018 |
| Anderson Ranch Arts Center | $500 | Snowmass Village, CO, US | Arts & Humanities | 2018 |
| Aspen Historical Society | $300 | Aspen, CO, US | Public Charity Support | 2018 |
| Aspen Institute | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Charity Support | 2018 |
| Aspen Public Radio | $6,500 | Aspen, CO, US | Public Media Support | 2018 |
| Aspen Science Center | $5,000 | Aspen, CO, US | Public Charity Support | 2018 |
| Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation | $1,000 | Aspen, CO, US | Medical Research | 2018 |
| Avenues To Independence | $250 | Park Ridge, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2018 |
| Center For Immigration Studies | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Charity Support | 2018 |
| Chicago Architecture Foundation | $26,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2018 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | $100 | Glencoe, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2018 |
| Chicago Public Library Foundation | $4,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2018 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theatre | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2018 |
| Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation | $1,500 | Aurora, CO, US | Medical | 2018 |
| Facets | $300 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2018 |
| Free Spirit Media | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2018 |
| Friends Of The Parks | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Conservation | 2018 |
| Grant Park Orchestral Association | $300 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2018 |
| Illinois Humanities Council | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2018 |
| Library Of American Landscape History (lalh) | $500 | Amherst, MA, US | Support For The Arts | 2018 |
| Lifebox Foundation | $500 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Public Charity Support | 2018 |
| Lyric Opera Of Chicago | $38,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2018 |
| Metropolitan Family Services | $216,200 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2018 |
| Mountain Rescue Aspen | $100 | Aspen, CO, US | Public Charity Support | 2018 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | $5,000 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | Veteran Support | 2018 |
| Newberry Library | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2018 |
| North Shore Country Day | $1,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2018 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | $6,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2018 |
| Numbers Usa Education And Research Foundation | $50,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Civic And Community Support | 2018 |
| Open Lands | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Conservation | 2018 |
| Red Orchid Theater | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2018 |
| Sacred Heart Schools | $14,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Education | 2018 |
| St Chrysostom's Episcopal Church | $35,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Religious | 2018 |
| The Buddy Program | $3,000 | Aspen, CO, US | Human Services | 2018 |
| Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2018 |
| Timeline Theater | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2018 |
| University Of Chicago - Court Theatre | $45,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2018 |
| Victory Gardens Theater | $6,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2018 |
| Wfmt Fine Arts Circle | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Media Support | 2018 |
| Women's Board University Of Chicago | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2018 |
| Writer's Theatre | $1,000 | Glencoe, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2018 |
| 626 Landmark Foundation | $300 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2017 |
| Art Institute Of Chicago | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2017 |
| Aspen Community Foundation | $200 | Basalt, CO, US | Public Charity Support | 2017 |
| Aspen Film | $300 | Aspen, CO, US | Support For The Arts | 2017 |
| Aspen Historical Society | $600 | Aspen, CO, US | Public Charity Support | 2017 |
| Aspen Institute | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Charity Support | 2017 |
| Aspen Music Festival And School | $10,000 | Aspen, CO, US | Support For Arts Education | 2017 |
| Aspen Public Radio | $2,500 | Aspen, CO, US | Public Media Support | 2017 |
| Aspen Science Center | $3,500 | Aspen, CO, US | Public Charity Support | 2017 |
| Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation | $500 | Aspen, CO, US | Medical Research | 2017 |
| Avenues To Independence | $200 | Park Ridge, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2017 |
| Center For Immigration Studies | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Charity Support | 2017 |
| Chicago Architecture Foundation | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2017 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | $100 | Glencoe, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2017 |
| Chicago Child Care Society | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2017 |
| Chicago Foundation For Education | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Education | 2017 |
| Chicago Public Library Foundation | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2017 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theatre | $55,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2017 |
| Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation-courage Classic | $2,000 | Aurora, CO, US | Medical | 2017 |
| Cranbrook Academy Of Art | $1,000 | Bloomfield, MI, US | Support For The Arts | 2017 |
| Creutzfeldt-jakob Disease Foundation | $200 | Akron, OH, US | Medical | 2017 |
| Field Museum Of Natural History | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2017 |
| Free Spirit Media | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2017 |
| Friends Of The Parks | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Conservation | 2017 |
| Gold Coast Neighbors Association | $400 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2017 |
| Grant Park Orchestral Association | $300 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2017 |
| Green City Market | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Civic And Community Support | 2017 |
| Illinois Humanities Council | $6,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2017 |
| Illinois Network Of Charter Schools | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Education | 2017 |
| Lyric Opera Of Chicago | $20,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2017 |
| Metropolitan Family Services | $130,250 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2017 |
| Midtown Educational Foundation | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Education | 2017 |
| Mountain Rescue Aspen | $1,075 | Aspen, CO, US | Public Charity Support | 2017 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | $2,500 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | Veteran Support | 2017 |
| North Shore Country Day | $2,100 | Winnetka, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2017 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2017 |
| Numbers Usa Education And Research Foundation | $50,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Civic And Community Support | 2017 |
| On Belay Inc | $100 | Newmarket, NH, US | Medical | 2017 |
| Open Lands | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Conservation | 2017 |
| Ounce Of Prevention Fund | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Educational Support Fro Families In Poverty | 2017 |
| Rehabilitation Institute Of Chicago | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical | 2017 |
| Rush University | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical | 2017 |
| Sacred Heart Schools | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Education | 2017 |
| St Chrysostom's Episcopal Church | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Religious | 2017 |
| Student Conservation Association | $350 | Arlington, VA, US | Education And Conservation | 2017 |
| Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre | $1,100 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2017 |
| Timeline Theater | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2017 |
| University Club Foundation | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Education | 2017 |
| University Of Chicago - Court Theatre | $26,200 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2017 |
| Vassar College | $5,000 | Poughkeepsie, NY, US | Education | 2017 |
| Victory Gardens Theater | $6,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2017 |
| Wfmt Fine Arts Circle | $210 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Media Support | 2017 |
| Women's Board University Of Chicago | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2017 |
| Writer's Theatre | $1,000 | Glencoe, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2017 |
| 626 Landmark Foundation | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2016 |
| American Council Of Trustees & Alumni | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Public Charity Support | 2016 |
| Aspen Science Center | $2,500 | Aspen, CO, US | Public Charity Support | 2016 |
| Aspen Film | $200 | Aspen, CO, US | Support For The Arts | 2016 |
| Aspen Historical Society | $300 | Aspen, CO, US | Public Charity Support | 2016 |
| Aspen Institute | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Charity Support | 2016 |
| Aspen Music Festival And School | $3,750 | Aspen, CO, US | Support For Arts Education | 2016 |
| Aspen Public Radio | $2,500 | Aspen, CO, US | Public Media Support | 2016 |
| Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation | $500 | Aspen, CO, US | Medical Research | 2016 |
| Bike4alz | $500 | Bowling Green, KY, US | Public Charity Support | 2016 |
| Center For Immigration Studies | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Charity Support | 2016 |
| Chicago Architecture Foundation | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2016 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | $100 | Glencoe, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2016 |
| Chicago Child Care Society | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2016 |
| Chicago History Museum | $450 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2016 |
| Chicago Public Library | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2016 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theatre | $250,200 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2016 |
| Lurie Children's Hospital Foundation | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2016 |
| Gold Coast Neighbors Association | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2016 |
| Free Spirit Media | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2016 |
| Friends Of The Parks | $2,100 | Chicago, IL, US | Pmarzullo - 05/02/17 08:48am Interview Form Pf-19 | 2016 |
| Grant Park Music Festival Annual Fund | $300 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2016 |
| Green City Market | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Civic And Community Support | 2016 |
| Illinois Humanities Council | $4,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2016 |
| Independence Pass Foundation | $100 | Aspen, CO, US | Public Charity Support | 2016 |
| Recovering Community Of Step Ahead | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2016 |
| Sacred Heart Schools | $10,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Education | 2016 |
| San Francisco Opera | $100 | San Francisco, CA, US | Public Charity Support | 2016 |
| Lyric Opera Of Chicago | $19,700 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2016 |
| Metropolitan Family Services | $200,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2016 |
| Mountain Rescue Aspen | $75 | Aspen, CO, US | Public Charity Support | 2016 |
| Newberry Library | $400 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2016 |
| North Shore Country Day | $1,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2016 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2016 |
| Numbers Usa Education And Research Foundation | $50,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Civic And Community Support | 2016 |
| Lake Forest Open Lands | $1,200 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2016 |
| Rehabilitation Institute Of Chicago | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical | 2016 |
| St Chrysostom's Episcopal Church | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Religious | 2016 |
| Student Conservation Association | $100 | Arlington, VA, US | Education And Conservation | 2016 |
| The Hypocrites | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2016 |
| Timeline Theater | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2016 |
| University Of Chicago - Court Theatre | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2016 |
| Vassar College | $5,000 | Poughkeepsie, NY, US | Education | 2016 |
| Wfmt Fine Arts Circle | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Media Support | 2016 |
| Women's Board University Of Chicago | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2016 |
| Victory Gardens Theater | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2016 |
| Writer's Theatre | $1,000 | Glencoe, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 36-3403692 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 1 N LASALLE ST 2015 Chicago, IL 60602-0000 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee C Gary And Virginia Gerst Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President, Director | Cornelius Gary Gerst |
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| Secretary, Treasurer | Virginia C Gerst |
| Director | C Graham Gerst |
Forms 990-PF
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