Christopher L & M Susan Gust Foundation — Grants, Assets & 990-PF Profile

Christopher L & M Susan Gust Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois with $63.5M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$63.5Mtotal assets

2003IRS ruling year

Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 25% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants Christopher L & M Susan Gust Foundation has awarded

39 grantees · $1.7M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

St Ignatius College Prep $535K
University Of Michigan $300K
Shirley Ryan Ability Lab $180K
Aspiritech $110K
Concussion Legacy Foundation $80K
Our Lady Of Angels Church $55K
Team Impact $50K
International Sports Corp $50K
Lurie Children's Hospital $50K
Greater Chicago Food Depository $50K
Heartland Alliance $25K
The Night Ministry $25K
Nourishing Hope (fka Lakeview Food Pantry) $25K
North Chicago Public Education Foundation $15K
Center For Independent Futures $10K
St Judes Childrens Hospital $10K
Chicago Coalition For The Homeless $10K
Doctors Without Borders $10K
Have Dreams $10K
Meals On Wheels $10K
Hephazibah Children's Association $10K
American Civil Liberties Union $10K
Southern Poverty $10K
Planned Parenthood Federation Of America $10K
Options For College Success $9K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

FY2018$2.9M
FY2020$2M
FY2021$2.2M
FY2022$1.1M
FY2023$1.7M

About Christopher L & M Susan Gust Foundation

TypePrivate foundation
Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
HeadquartersChicago, Illinois
EIN611405669
IRS ruling2003

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

This foundation funds philanthropy & grantmaking. While we build out its grantee history, explore open federal grants in the same space:

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Frequently asked questions

What is Christopher L & M Susan Gust Foundation?

Christopher L & M Susan Gust Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois with $63.5M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Christopher L & M Susan Gust Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Christopher L & M Susan Gust Foundation?

Christopher L & M Susan Gust Foundation's EIN is 611405669. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Christopher L & M Susan Gust Foundation?

Private foundations like Christopher L & M Susan Gust Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Christopher L & M Susan Gust Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.