Denise And Gerald Fitzgerald | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 36-7742500
Foundation Overview
Based in Chicago, IL, Denise And Gerald Fitzgerald has awarded 204 grants totaling $242,050 to organizations in New York, Illinois and 19 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $10 to $25,262, with a median award of $285.5.
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New Applicant Friendliness
21 of 27 recipients (78%) were new grantees. Foundation prioritizes discovering new partners. Most funding supports first-time applicants with compelling missions.
Geographic Focus
63% of grants are awarded in Illinois, with additional funding distributed across 22 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Chicago (69%), Glenview (6%), Palatine (5%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 57% growth in annual giving over 3 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Dual focus on general purposes (67%) and community projects, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Denise And Gerald Fitzgerald'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 Leg To Stand On | $542 | New York, NY, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| American Heart Association | $103 | Dallas, TX, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| Archdiocese Of Chicago | $300 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| Auditorium Theater | $400 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| Center For Enriched Living | $200 | Riverwoods, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| Cesco's Heart | $200 | Elgin, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| Chicago Media Project | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| Community Foundation Of Collier County - Rp Scholarship | $500 | Naples, FL, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| Covenant House Il | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | $750 | Glenview, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| Everhart Excellence Foundation | $156 | Tallahassee, FL, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| Fidf | $100 | New York, NY, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| Friends Of Fisher | $200 | River Forest, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| Greek Life Philantrhopy At University Of Illinois | $54 | Champaign, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| Guardian Angel Community Services | $200 | Joliet, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| Healthnetwork Foundation | $1,500 | Pepper Pike, OH, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| Imerman Angels | $520 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| Isa Kranz Foundation | $100 | Richmond, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| Lake County United | $200 | Libertyville, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| Loyola University Of Chicago | $750 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| Newberry Library | $875 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| San Miguel School Chicago | $510 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | $200 | Memphis, TN, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | $300 | Rye Brook, NY, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| Union Leage Boys & Girls Club | $258 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| United Way Husky Program | $2,000 | Peru, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| Western Golf Association Evans Scholars Foundation | $500 | Glenview, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| A Leg To Stand On | $326 | New York, NY, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Allies For Community Business | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Brainup | $250 | Frankfort, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Chicago Bible Society | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Collier Community Foundation | $500 | Naples, FL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Covenant House Illinois | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | $8,500 | Glenview, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Friends Of Florence | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Girls In The Game | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Healthnetwork Foundation | $500 | Pepper Pike, OH, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Illinois Pga Foundation | $300 | Glenview, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Imerman Angels | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Irish Georgian Society Inc | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Jdrf International | $100 | New York, NY, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Journey The Road Home | $250 | Palatine, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Loyola University Of Chicago | $4,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Luminarts Cultural Foundation | $400 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Lydia Home Association | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Mayo Clinic | $1,000 | Rochester, MN, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Misericordia Foundation | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| National Council Of The United States Society Of St Vincent De Paul | $250 | Maryland Heights, MO, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Neighborhood Health Clinic | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Newberry Library | $1,250 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Order Of St Camillus Foundation Inc | $1,000 | Wauwatosa, WI, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Park Ridge Rotarty Charitable Foundation | $100 | Park Ridge, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Pledgeling Foundation | $1,200 | Venice, CA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Rbc Ministries | $100 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Donation | 2022 |
| San Miguel School | $515 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Save Abandoned Babies Foundation | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Shelter Inc | $267 | Arlington Heights, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| St Theresa Catholic Church | $2,500 | Palatine, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| St Michael's Fellowship | $100 | London, N/A, UK | Donation | 2022 |
| Svp Chicago | $46 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Uja-jcc Greenwich | $500 | Greenwich, CT, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Ukrainian Cultural Center Of Rochester | $150 | Websterk, NY, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Union League Boys & Girls Club | $25,262 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Uniting Voices Chicago | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Willow Creek Community Church Inc | $100 | Barrington, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| A Leg To Stand On | $326 | New York, NY, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Allies For Community Business | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Brainup | $250 | Frankfort, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Chicago Bible Society | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Collier Community Foundation | $500 | Naples, FL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Covenant House Illinois | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | $8,500 | Glenview, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Friends Of Florence | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Girls In The Game | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Healthnetwork Foundation | $500 | Pepper Pike, OH, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Illinois Pga Foundation | $300 | Glenview, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Imerman Angels | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Irish Georgian Society Inc | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Jdrf International | $100 | New York, NY, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Journey The Road Home | $250 | Palatine, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Loyola University Of Chicago | $4,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Luminarts Cultural Foundation | $400 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Lydia Home Association | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Mayo Clinic | $1,000 | Rochester, MN, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Misericordia Foundation | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| National Council Of The United States Society Of St Vincent De Paul | $250 | Maryland Heights, MO, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Neighborhood Health Clinic | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Newberry Library | $1,250 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Order Of St Camillus Foundation Inc | $1,000 | Wauwatosa, WI, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Park Ridge Rotarty Charitable Foundation | $100 | Park Ridge, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Pledgeling Foundation | $1,200 | Venice, CA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Rbc Ministries | $100 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Donation | 2022 |
| San Miguel School | $515 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Save Abandoned Babies Foundation | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Shelter Inc | $267 | Arlington Heights, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| St Theresa Catholic Church | $2,500 | Palatine, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| St Michael's Fellowship | $100 | London, Foreign, UK | Donation | 2022 |
| Svp Chicago | $46 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Uja-jcc Greenwich | $500 | Greenwich, CT, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Ukrainian Cultural Center Of Rochester | $150 | Websterk, NY, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Union League Boys & Girls Club | $25,262 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Uniting Voices Chicago | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Willow Creek Community Church Inc | $100 | Barrington, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| A Leg To Stand On | $326 | New York, NY, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Allies For Community Business | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Brainup | $250 | Frankfort, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Chicago Bible Society | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Collier Community Foundation | $500 | Naples, FL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Covenant House Illinois | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | $8,500 | Glenview, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Friends Of Florence | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Girls In The Game | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Healthnetwork Foundation | $500 | Pepper Pike, OH, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Illinois Pga Foundation | $300 | Glenview, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Imerman Angels | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Irish Georgian Society Inc | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Jdrf International | $100 | New York, NY, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Journey The Road Home | $250 | Palatine, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Loyola University Of Chicago | $4,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Luminarts Cultural Foundation | $400 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Lydia Home Association | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Mayo Clinic | $1,000 | Rochester, MN, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Misericordia Foundation | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| National Council Of The United States Society Of St Vincent De Paul | $250 | Maryland Heights, MO, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Neighborhood Health Clinic | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Newberry Library | $1,250 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Order Of St Camillus Foundation Inc | $1,000 | Wauwatosa, WI, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Park Ridge Rotarty Charitable Foundation | $100 | Park Ridge, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Pledgeling Foundation | $1,200 | Venice, CA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Rbc Ministries | $100 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Donation | 2022 |
| San Miguel School | $515 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Save Abandoned Babies Foundation | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Shelter Inc | $267 | Arlington Heights, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| St Theresa Catholic Church | $2,500 | Palatine, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| St Michael's Fellowship | $100 | London, Foreign, UK | Donation | 2022 |
| Svp Chicago | $46 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Uja-jcc Greenwich | $500 | Greenwich, CT, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Ukrainian Cultural Center Of Rochester | $150 | Websterk, NY, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Union League Boys & Girls Club | $25,262 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Uniting Voices Chicago | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Willow Creek Community Church Inc | $100 | Barrington, IL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Alzheimer Parkinson Association | $500 | Vero Beach, FL, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Blessings In A Backpack | $271 | Louisville, KY, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Brainup | $263 | Frankfort, IL, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Breakthrough | $218 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Donors Chooseorg | $371 | New York, NY, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Imerman Angels | $600 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Journeycare | $150 | Barrington, IL, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Light The Night | $100 | Rye Brook, NY, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Neurobalance Center | $100 | Barrington, IL, US | Donation | 2021 |
| No Kid Hungry | $50 | Baltimore, MD, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Old St Patrick's Church | $50 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Park Ridge Rotarty Charitable Foundation | $50 | Park Ridge, IL, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Rocking The Boat Manhattan | $53 | Bronx, NY, US | Donation | 2021 |
| San Miguel School | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Shade Family Foundation | $176 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Shirley Ryan Ability Lab | $1,760 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Svp Partners | $404 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Swim Across America | $155 | Charlotte, NC, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Union League Boys & Girls Club | $5,421 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Chicago | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Head For The Cure Foundation | $64 | Kansas City, MO, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Asweatlife Conversation (my Block My Hood My City) | $75 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Audre Lorde Project Inc | $50 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Blessings In A Backpack | $1,546 | Louisville, KY, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Cycle For A Cure | $350 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Dan Nitzsche Memorial | $100 | Redwood City, CA, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Dear Chicago - Contextos Chicago | $26 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | $50 | Montgomery, AL, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Gem X For Gem Legacy Covid Relief Effots | $100 | Royal Oak, MS, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Global Alliance For Africa | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $1,550 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Inflammatory Breast Cancer International Consortium | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Kelly's Bday Fundraiser For Dream On Education | $10 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Leuk Lymphoma Society | $100 | Detroit, MI, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Living Home Church | $103 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Loyola University Of Chicago | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Meals On Wheels | $50 | Arlingtion Heights, VA, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Mercy Home For Boys | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Network For Good | $30 | Washington, WA, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Reading In Motion | $58 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Reading Partners | $104 | Oakland, CA, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Real Good Juice | $90 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Reflections Of Grace Foundation | $53 | Irwin, PA, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Ryan Banks Academy | $260 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Shelter Inc | $300 | Arlingtion Heights, IL, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Sparks | $50 | London, N/A, UK | Donation | 2020 |
| St Judes Children's Research Hospital | $53 | Memphis, TN, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Strides For Peace - 2020 Race Against Gun Violence | $15 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Swim Across America | $150 | Charlotte, NC, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Ulbgc | $155 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Union League Boys & Girls Club | $710 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Wg Talk The Future Of Healthy Eating In 2020 & Beyond | $20 | New York, NY, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Women's Club Of Chicago | $100 | Inverness, IL, US | Donation | 2020 |
| World Kitchen Organization | $20 | Washington, WA, US | Donation | 2020 |
| World Vision | $400 | Washington, WA, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | $100 | Jacksonville, FL, US | Donation | 2020 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 36-7742500 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 1165 N CLARK ST STE 300 Chicago, IL 60610-7862 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Denise And Gerald Fitzgerald's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | Gerald Fitzgerald |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Denise Fitzgerald |
| Trustee | Celine Fitzgerald |
| Trustee | Shannon Fitzgerald |
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