Also known as: James P & Brenda S Grusecki Family Foundation · James and Brenda Grusecki Family Foundation · Grusecki Foundation
Based on their 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing (EIN 161639401) — historical reported giving, not an open application portal.
Compiled from public IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation.
In its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing, James P and Brenda S Grusecki Family Foundation reported 49 grants totaling $1,750,000 to 45 organizations across 5 states and territories, most often for general operating support. Its largest reported grant was $200,000 to Planned Parenthood of Illinois.
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2 of the 49 grants in this filing (2024) — $15,000 — were reported for scholarships, fellowships, tuition or student financial aid.
Individual scholarship recipients named in the filing are not listed here.
| Recipient | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood of Illinois | CHICAGO, IL | $240,000 |
| Porchlight Music Theatre | CHICAGO, IL | $75,000 |
| Remy Bumppo | CHICAGO, IL | $75,000 |
| Theatre Aspen | ASPEN, CO | $60,000 |
| American Blues Theater | CHICAGO, IL | $50,000 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theater | CHICAGO, IL | $50,000 |
| Golden Apple Foundation | CHICAGO, IL | $50,000 |
| Midwest Access Coalition | CHICAGO, IL | $50,000 |
| Midwest Access Project | CHICAGO, IL | $50,000 |
| New Teacher Center | SANTA CRUZ, CA | $50,000 |
| Shattered Globe Theatre | CHICAGO, IL | $50,000 |
| Start Early | CHICAGO, IL | $50,000 |
| Thresholds | CHICAGO, IL | $50,000 |
| Wbezchicago Public Media | CHICAGO, IL | $50,000 |
| Wttwwfmt | CHICAGO, IL | $50,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago | CHICAGO, IL | $45,000 |
| Breakthrough Urban Ministries | CHICAGO, IL | $40,000 |
| Cara Collective | CHICAGO, IL | $40,000 |
| Chicago Foundation for Women | CHICAGO, IL | $40,000 |
| Deborah's Place | CHICAGO, IL | $40,000 |
| LA Casa Norte | CHICAGO, IL | $40,000 |
| New Moms | CHICAGO, IL | $40,000 |
| Chicago Jesuit Academy | CHICAGO, IL | $35,000 |
| Children's Literacy Initiative | CHICAGO, IL | $35,000 |
| Ingenuity Incorporated Chicago | CHICAGO, IL | $35,000 |
| Little Black Pearl Workshop | CHICAGO, IL | $35,000 |
| Lutheran Child & Family Services of Illinois | RIVER FOREST, IL | $35,000 |
| Marwen | CHICAGO, IL | $35,000 |
| Mikva Challenge Grant Foundation Inc | CHICAGO, IL | $35,000 |
| Thrive Counseling Center | OAK PARK, IL | $35,000 |
| Goodman Theatre | CHICAGO, IL | $30,000 |
| Timeline Theatre | CHICAGO, IL | $30,000 |
| Shattered Globe | CHICAGO, IL | $25,000 |
| The Reader Institute for Community Journalism | CHICAGO, IL | $25,000 |
| English in Action | BASALT, CO | $15,000 |
| The Climate Center | SANTA ROSA, CA | $10,000 |
| The Learning Center (house of Connections) | CHICAGO, IL | $10,000 |
| University of ST Thomas | ST PAUL, MN | $10,000 |
| Merit School of Music | CHICAGO, IL | $7,500 |
| Connection for Abused Women & Children | CHICAGO, IL | $5,000 |
| Housing Forward | MAYWOOD, IL | $5,000 |
| The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Chicago | CHICAGO, IL | $2,500 |
| California Enviromental Justice Alliance | CORONA, CA | $2,500 |
| Landpaths | SANTA ROSA, CA | $2,500 |
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Source: this foundation’s own public IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024 — Part XV (grants paid). Figures are as reported by the foundation for a single filing year and reflect historical giving, not a current application opportunity. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation. Always confirm details with the funder before applying.
