Foundation profile
Joseph L & Emily K Gidwitz Memorial Foundation
Private foundation · Chicago, IL
Accepts applications Has $470k left to give
Grants (last 3 years)
18
Total given (last 3 years)
$1.3M
Median grant
$35k
Range
$56 – $300k
Giving by year
Total grants paid per tax year, as reported to the IRS.
Where the money goes
Causes
Supportive housing for seniors · 48%Federated giving program · 41%Food bank · 6%Civil rights · 3%Performing arts · 1%
States
IllinoisNew YorkFlorida
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Contacts, deadlines, restrictions, openness to new grantees and every grant this foundation made.
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