Gary Sinise Foundation
AT THE GARY SINISE FOUNDATION, WE SERVE OUR NATION BY HONORING OUR DEFENDERS, VETERANS, FIRST RESPONDERS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THOSE IN NEED. WE DO THIS BY CREATING AND SUPPORTING UNIQUE PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ENTERTAIN, EDUCATE, INSPIRE, STRENGTHEN, AND BUILD COMMUNITIES.
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Organization Overview
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This organization also receives grants. See Funding Received below for details.
IRS Classification Codes
Organizations, sometimes referred to as public charities, that derive their funding or support primarily from the general public in carrying out their social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare. Although public foundations may provide direct charitable services to the public as other nonprofits do, their primary focus is on grantmaking.
The National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) code is a four digit code used to classify an exempt IRC 501(c)(3) organization.
Subsection Codes are the codes shown under section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 which define the category under which an organization may be exempt.
Asset Codes relate to the amount of assets shown on the most recent Form 990 series return filed by the organization.
Affiliation Code defines the organizational grouping.
Deductibility Code signifies whether contributions made to an organization are deductible.
Supplemental Information (2025)
GRANTS ARE PROVIDED TO THOSE WHO SUBMIT FORMAL REQUESTS OR ARE REFERRED TO THE FOUNDATION FROM TRUSTED PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS. ONCE APPLICATIONS ARE REVIEWED, THE FOUNDATION HAS PROCEDURES IN PLACE TO RETRIEVE PROPER BACKGROUND/BACKUP INFORMATION NEEDED TO SUPPORT THE GRANT RECIPIENT BASED ON THEIR SPECIFIC NEEDS. WRITTEN MOU'S ARE ENTERED INTO THE FOUNDATION AND THE GRANT RECIPIENT WHEN DEEMED APPROPRIATE UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I supplemental information.
Funding Received
Verified from IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings by this organization's funders - 1,127 grants from 589 funders, 2017-2023.
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| T ROWE PRICE PROGRAM FOR CHARITABLE | 2023 | $26K | GENERAL OPERATING |
| CATT FAMILY FOUNDATION | 2023 | $20K | CHARITABLE |
| GEORGES and GERMAINE FUSENOT | 2023 | $2K | GENERAL |
| FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND | 2022 | $1.2M | For grant recipient's exempt purposes |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF TAMPA BAY INC | 2022 | $1M | SUPPORT OF MISSION |
| SCHWAB CHARITABLE FUND | 2022 | $901K | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT |
| THDF II Inc DBA | 2022 | $675K | To assist local charities |
| DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS (DAV) CHARITABLE | 2022 | $500K | Rehabilitation/ Therapeutic |
| CAR DONATION FOUNDATION | 2022 | $476K | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC | 2022 | $358K | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST | 2022 | $248K | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT |
| THE BLACKBAUD GIVING FUND | 2022 | $202K | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| AMERICAN ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION | 2022 | $160K | PUBLIC AFFAIRS |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | 2022 | $147K | For recipient's exempt purpose |
| GIVE LIVELY FOUNDATION INC | 2022 | $140K | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| LOUISIANA-PACIFIC FOUNDATION | 2022 | $100K | GENERAL |
| KPMG US FOUNDATION INC | 2022 | $100K | OPERATIONS |
| FARGO-MOORHEAD AREA FOUNDATION | 2022 | $100K | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| The Martyn Foundation | 2022 | $100K | General and Unrestricted |
| MARTIN AND SHIRLEY BURNS | 2022 | $65K | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION AMERICA | 2022 | $57K | CHARITABLE DONATION |
| DALLAS JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 2022 | $50K | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Gail Anita Flagler Foundation | 2022 | $50K | honoring our defenders, veterans, first responders, their families, and those in need. |
| DIAMANTINE FAMILY FOUNDATION INC | 2022 | $50K | GIFT |
| ROBERTS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 2022 | $50K | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WALTER N and ALBERTA H DRAKE | 2022 | $44K | VETERAN SUPPORT |
| LOS ANGELES FIRE DEPARTMENT FOUNDATION | 2022 | $35K | SUPPORT LAFD OPERATIONS |
| SCP FOUNDATION | 2022 | $35K | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| The Hinman Foundation | 2022 | $30K | GENERAL |
| T ROWE PRICE PROGRAM FOR CHARITABLE | 2022 | $29K | GENERAL OPERATING |
| DAVID AND SHERRY CORDANI FAMILY | 2022 | $25K | CURRENT USE FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| BLUE WATERS FOUNDATION | 2022 | $25K | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MATTICK FAMILY FOUNDATION INC | 2022 | $25K | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ISSA FAMILY FOUNDATION | 2022 | $25K | ANNUAL GIVING |
| WILLIAM T KEMPER FOUNDATION | 2022 | $25K | ST. LOUIS and KANSAS CITY PROJECTS |
| W DAVID STEDMAN and SARAH WHITE STEDMAN FOUNDATION | 2022 | $25K | GENERAL FUND |
| DEXTRA BALDWIN MCGONAGLE FOUNDATION INC | 2022 | $25K | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| ROBERT IRVINE FOUNDATION INC | 2022 | $25K | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| The Chicago Community Trust | 2022 | $24K | General operating support. Support for veteran's needs |
| Flora and Doris Denova Foundation | 2022 | $23K | General and Unrestricted |
| THE JOSEPH F UMOSELLA FAMILY FOUNDATION | 2022 | $20K | PROVIDE ASSISTANCE O VETERANS, FIRST RESPONDERS, THEIR FAMILIES AND THOSE IN NEED |
| ROBERT and JOAN BLACKMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION | 2022 | $20K | FINANCIAL SUPPORT |
| WAYNE AND GLADYS VALLEY FOUNDATION | 2022 | $20K | PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR OPERATIONS IN CALIFORNIA |
| INTERNATIONAL UNION OF ELEVATOR | 2022 | $20K | TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO OUR NATION'S DEFENDERS THROUGH UNIQUE PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO HELP, ENTERTAIN, EDUCATE, INSPIRE, STRENGTHEN, AND BUILD COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE NATION. |
| HERBERT AND ELLEN LEVITT FOUNDATION INC | 2022 | $20K | TO CARRY OUT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES |
| DEBARTOLO FAMILY FOUNDATION INC | 2022 | $15K | PROGRAM SERVICES |
| BARTMAN FOUNDATION | 2022 | $15K | GENERAL |
| GEORGE FOUNDATION JOANNE MARIE and MARCEL | 2022 | $15K | ASSIST ORGANIZATION |
| Boston Foundation Inc | 2022 | $15K | Operating Support/Annual Fund |
| MCCORMACPUGLIESE FAMILY FOUNDATION | 2022 | $15K | TO AID IN THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION. |
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