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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Gantz Family Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, exclusively by invitation. With a total of $356K awarded to 62 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$356K
2024
Grantees funded
62
Multi-year grantees
47%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
15
Median 1st year grant
$2.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$4K
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Matthew Gantz
Board Member
W
Wilbur Gantz
Board Member
C
Caroline Burns
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GANTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. GANTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does GANTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
GANTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. 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 GANTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GANTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $2,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does GANTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, GANTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $356 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GANTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, GANTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include FIELD MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY, BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF CHICAGO, and Northwestern University. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GANTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION?
GANTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.