C Gary and Virginia Gerst Foundation
Data sourced from IRS 990-PF public filings
Supports public charities and the arts, focusing on organizations in the Chicago area, including theaters and educational institutions.
Total Assets
$2,616,767
Grants (Last Year)
$336,096
Total Grants on File
132
Recipients Funded
60
Giving History
| Year | Total Granted | Grants Made | Avg Grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $336,096 | 33 | $10,185 |
| 2023 | $274,965 | 30 | $9,166 |
| 2022 | $199,050 | 28 | $7,109 |
| 2021 | $421,250 | 41 | $10,274 |
Top Grant Recipients
Chicago, IL
ARLINGTON, VA
CHICAGO, IL
WINNETKA, IL
CHICAGO, IL
CHICAGO, IL
Merrionette Park, IL
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
Showing top 10 of 132 grants on file.
Officers & Trustees
From 2024 IRS 990-PF filing (data available for 11 filing years)
C Graham Gerst
Director
Virginia C Gerst
Secretary, Treasurer
Cornelius Gary Gerst
President, Director
IRS Filing History
C Gary and Virginia Gerst Foundation has IRS 990-PF filings on record for 11 years, spanning 2014 to 2024.
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