Gruschow Foundation

EIN 42-1747157 · IL · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$15K Funds in IL
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Gruschow Foundation based in IL paid 2 grants totaling $30K to 2 organizations. Individual grants ranged from $10K to $20K, with a median of $15K. Its largest recipients included WTTW CHICAGO PUBLIC MEDIA and LINCOLN PARK ZOO. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$924,960
Giving (latest yr)
$30,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
2
Median grant
$15K
Recipients
2
States reached
1
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Wttw Chicago Public Media$20,000
  • Lincoln Park Zoo$10,000

Where grants went

  • Illinois$30,000 · 2 grants

Grants Paid (2)

Wttw Chicago Public Media
Chicago, IL
General Operating
$20,000
Lincoln Park Zoo
Chicago, IL
General Operating
$10,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Gruschow Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Gruschow Foundation is classified as a Arts, Culture & Humanities funder. Museums, performing arts, cultural institutions, and the humanities.

In its most recent filing, Gruschow Foundation reported 2 itemized grants totaling $30K. Individual grants ranged from $10K to $20K (median $15K).

Recent recipients include WTTW CHICAGO PUBLIC MEDIA, LINCOLN PARK ZOO. The full grant list is on this page.

Gruschow Foundation is a private foundation based in Illinois, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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