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Fiscal Year Start

Apr 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Gerda L. Carlstrom Charitable Trust FBO is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model, and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2025, the trust awarded a total of $140.6K in grants to a single grantee. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$140.6K
2025
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
100%
Funding by Year
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE SALVATION ARMY
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL
$883.4K
100%
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$135.7K
Median 2nd year grant
$134K
N
Northern Trust Company
Board Member
B
Bramwell Higgins Salvation Army
Board Member
J
James Ciarlette
Executive

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE GERDA L CARLSTROM CHARITABLE TRUST FBO?
No. THE GERDA L CARLSTROM CHARITABLE TRUST FBO does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE GERDA L CARLSTROM CHARITABLE TRUST FBO give?
THE GERDA L CARLSTROM CHARITABLE TRUST FBO primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois. 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 GERDA L CARLSTROM CHARITABLE TRUST FBO’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE GERDA L CARLSTROM CHARITABLE TRUST FBO fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $136 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE GERDA L CARLSTROM CHARITABLE TRUST FBO make each year?
In 2025, THE GERDA L CARLSTROM CHARITABLE TRUST FBO awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $141 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE GERDA L CARLSTROM CHARITABLE TRUST FBO fund recently?
In 2025, THE GERDA L CARLSTROM CHARITABLE TRUST FBO awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include THE SALVATION ARMY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE GERDA L CARLSTROM CHARITABLE TRUST FBO?
THE GERDA L CARLSTROM CHARITABLE TRUST FBO does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.