Overview
The Grainger Foundation Inc, based in Lake Forest, Illinois, is a philanthropic organization with assets totaling approximately $159 million. The foundation's annual expenses are around $18.4 million, while its revenue is about $11.2 million. The foundation supports a wide range of subject areas including arts and culture, education, health, science, technology, public safety, disaster management, human services, and food aid. It primarily funds initiatives within Illinois. Key personnel include D W Grainger, a director with no compensation, and G J Sinclair, the Senior Vice President & Secretary, who receives a compensation of $310,562. Other notable figures include J L Howard, the Chairman & Director, and J S Chapman, the Chairman Emeritus & Director, both receiving $100,000 in compensation. The foundation is committed to supporting various community needs, particularly in emergency and disaster relief efforts.
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Financials
in 2024, compared to $165,313,640 in 2023
1 grants awarded in 2024
Of total expenses go to programs
Grants
| Purpose | Location | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $63,349,480 | SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE | SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE | SEE ATTACHED SEE ATTACHED, IL US | 2022 |
| $44,394,439 | SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE | SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE | SEE ATTACHED SEE ATTACHED, IL US | 2023 |
| $16,693,000 | SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE | SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE | SEE ATTACHED SEE ATTACHED, IL US | 2024 |
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People
Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms
| Title | |||
|---|---|---|---|
GJS
G J Sinclair
| Senior Vice President & Secretary | $310562 | 2024 |
GJS
G J Sinclair
| Senior Vice President & Secretary | $297552 | 2023 |
GJS
G J Sinclair
| Senior Vice President & Secretary | $285175 | 2022 |
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J S Chapman
| Chairman & Director | $200000 | 2022 |
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J S Chapman
| Chairman Emeritus & Director | $200000 | 2023 |
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J S Chapman
| Chairman Emeritus & Director | $100000 | 2024 |
JLH
J L Howard
| Chairman & Director | $100000 | 2024 |
JW
Julia Wold
| Vice President | $86500 | 2024 |
JW
Julia Wold
| Vice President | $62300 | 2023 |
JW
Julia Wold
| Vice President | $60950 | 2022 |
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Financial data sourced from IRS 990 forms via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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