Christopher L & M Susan Gust Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois · EIN 61-1405669
- Illinois
- Chicago
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Illinois
- Grants itemized on the 990
- $2.1MTax year 2025
- Grants made
- 37Tax year 2025
- Total assets
- $88MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE FOUNDATION CONTINUED ITS PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS THAT ARE COMMITTED TO SCHOOL-WIDE INCLUSIVE AND EQUITABLE PRACTICES FOR ALL STUDENTS. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE SCHOOL COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, TRAININGS AND SEMINARS AND BY HAVING HIRED STAFF TO WORK WITH SCHOOL STAFF TO CULTIVATE AN INCLUSIVE AND EQUITABLE VISION FOR ALL. IN ADDITION TO THE DIRECT GRANTS LISTED IN PART XV, THIS WORK, AT TIMES, WILL INCLUDE FUNDED TRAVEL AND CONFERENCE REGISTRATIONS FOR PROGRAMS ENHANCING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. ADDITIONAL EXPENSES INCLUDED ON PAGE 1, LINE 24, COLUMN D:
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 |
|---|---|---|
| St Ignatius College Prep | $530K | 2025 |
| Team Impact | $300K | 2025 |
| Concussion Legacy Foundation | $270K | 2025 |
| Mission of Our Lady of Angels Church | $160K | 2025 |
| Shirley Ryan Abilitylab (Fka Rehab Instiute of Chicago) | $140K | 2025 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (37 grants in 2025) is available with a free account.
Website: www.gustfoundation.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.