James and Brenda Grusecki Family Foundation

James and Brenda Grusecki Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois with $32.6M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$32.6Mtotal assets
2003IRS ruling year
Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

Grants James and Brenda Grusecki Family Foundation has awarded

40 grantees · $1.5M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

  • Remy Bumppo $60K
  • Thresholds $50K
  • Porchlight Music Theatre $50K
  • Theatre Aspen $50K
  • Wbezchicago Public Media $50K
  • Goodman Theatre $50K
  • Chicago Shakespeare Theater $50K
  • Wttwwfmt $50K
  • New Teacher Center $50K
  • Start Early $50K
  • Catholic Charities Of The Archdiocese Of Chicago $45K
  • Golden Apple Foundation $45K
  • New Moms $40K
  • Planned Parenthood Of Illinois $40K
  • La Casa Norte $40K
  • Deborah's Place $40K
  • Cara Collective $40K
  • Breakthrough Urban Ministries $40K
  • Shattered Globe Theatre $40K
  • Chicago Foundation For Women $40K
  • Midwest Access Coalition $35K
  • Chicago Jesuit Academy $35K
  • Ingenuity Incorporated Chicago $35K
  • Lutheran Child & Family Services Of Illinois $35K
  • Midwest Access Project $35K

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$1.1M
  • FY2020$1.3M
  • FY2021$1.1M
  • FY2022$1.1M
  • FY2023$1.5M

About James and Brenda Grusecki Family Foundation

  • TypePrivate foundation
  • Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
  • HeadquartersChicago, Illinois
  • EIN161639401
  • 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

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Frequently asked questions

What is James and Brenda Grusecki Family Foundation?

James and Brenda Grusecki Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois with $32.6M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does James and Brenda Grusecki Family 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 James and Brenda Grusecki Family Foundation?

James and Brenda Grusecki Family Foundation's EIN is 161639401. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from James and Brenda Grusecki Family Foundation?

Private foundations like James and Brenda Grusecki Family 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 James and Brenda Grusecki Family 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.