The Joseph Blazek Foundation
EIN 237015800Total Given 2021–2023
$119K
20 grants · $40K avg/year
based on 3 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$6K
typical small grants · $5K–$6K
grant size
38%
supporter · 5/13 multi-year
repeat
$121K
Assets (2023)
13
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
THE JOSEPH BLAZEK FOUNDATION
Phone
(312) 630-6000
Deadlines
MARCH 15TH OF THE YEAR OF GRADUATION FROM HIGH SCHOOL (12TH GRADE)
How to Apply
APPLICATION
Restrictions
SEE APPLICATION
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $62K | $60K | $55K | 10 |
| 2022 | $28K | $91K | $59K | 5 |
| 2023 | $29K | $121K | $59K | 5 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 20 grants on record
Minimum
$5K
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$6K
Average
$6K
75th Pctl
$6K
Maximum
$8K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
MG
Michael Gosz
3+ yrs
President
Leadership
MP
Michelle Pearson
3+ yrs
Vice President & Secretary
Leadership
MM
Michael McGinn
3+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
MP
Michelle Pearson
3+ yrs
Vice President & Secretary
Leadership
MG
Michael Gosz
3+ yrs
President
Leadership
MM
Michael McGinn
3+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
MG
Michael Gosz
3+ yrs
President
Leadership
MP
Michelle Pearson
3+ yrs
Vice President & Secretary
Leadership
MM
Michael McGinn
3+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
Grants Awarded (20 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muhammad Christi | Chicago, IL | $8,500 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2021 |
| Wary Vega | Chicago, IL | $8,500 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2021 |
| Karen Miguel | Chicago, IL | $7,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2021 |
| Aiden Farris | Chicago, IL | $7,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2021 |
| Baker Kolvenbach | Chicago, IL | $5,890 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2023 |
| Hannah Li | Chicago, IL | $5,890 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2023 |
| Alec Bargher | Chicago, IL | $5,890 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2023 |
| Quadri Durojaiye | Chicago, IL | $5,890 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2023 |
| Grace Rowan | Chicago, IL | $5,890 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2023 |
| Baker Kolvenbach | Chicago, IL | $5,500 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2022 |
| Hannah Li | Chicago, IL | $5,500 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2022 |
| Alec Bargher | Chicago, IL | $5,500 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2022 |
| Quadri Durojaiye | Chicago, IL | $5,500 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2022 |
| Grace Rowan | Chicago, IL | $5,500 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2022 |
| Gabriela Angelloti | Chicago, IL | $5,250 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2021 |
| Azam Mohsin | Chicago, IL | $5,250 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2021 |
| Jiedong Duan | Chicago, IL | $5,250 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2021 |
| Melissa Tovar | Chicago, IL | $5,250 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2021 |
| Baker Kolvenbach | Chicago, IL | $5,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2021 |
| Hannah Li | Chicago, IL | $5,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2021 |