AI Summary
The Gies Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $2.1M in grants paid to 22 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and funds by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CHICAGO JESUIT ACADEMY
CHICAGO, IL
$6.1M
41%
THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY
PHILADELPHIA, PA
$1.4M
9%
LUCILE PACKARD FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN'S HEALTH
Palo Alto, CA
$1.3M
9%
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Total No. of Grants
11
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$25.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 21 grantees
- 5 board & team members
- 12 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Gies Foundation?
No. The Gies Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Gies Foundation give?
The Gies Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Indiana. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are The Gies Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Gies Foundation fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Gies Foundation make each year?
In 2024, The Gies Foundation awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $1.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Gies Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, The Gies Foundation awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include CHICAGO JESUIT ACADEMY, THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY, and LUCILE PACKARD FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN'S HEALTH. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Gies Foundation?
The Gies Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.