Gastro-Intestinal Research Foundation Inc
Grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois · EIN 36-6108156
- Illinois
- Chicago
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Illinois
- Total giving
- $3.3MTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $5.1MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
The GI Research Foundation works to treat, prevent, and cure digestive diseases. In collaboration with the physicians and scientists at the University of Chicago Digestive Diseases Center, we fund innovative clinical and laboratory research, leading to groundbreaking discoveries that transform lives.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Elicio Therapeutics Inc | $1.5M | 2024 |
| University of Chicago Medicin | $470K | 2024 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.