Special People in Need
EIN 581483651Total Given 2016–2023
$1.4M
448 grants · $178K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$3K
typical micro grants · $2K–$4K
grant size
55%
supporter · 101/182 multi-year
repeat
$7.3M
Assets (2023)
182
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
SARAH M LINSLEY
Phone
(312) 715-5000
Deadlines
SEE GRANT GUIDELINES, ATTACHED AS GENERAL EXPLANATION STATEMENTS 12 AND 13
How to Apply
SEE GRANT GUIDELINES, ATTACHED AS GENERAL EXPLANATION STATEMENTS 12 AND 13
Restrictions
SEE GRANT GUIDELINES, ATTACHED AS GENERAL EXPLANATION STATEMENTS 12 AND 13
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $106K | $4.7M | $155K | 50 |
| 2017 | $143K | $5.4M | $268K | 56 |
| 2018 | $163K | $4.8M | $518K | 65 |
| 2020 | $179K | $6.7M | $-8K | 60 |
| 2021 | $217K | $7.9M | $373K | 65 |
| 2022 | $303K | $6.3M | $417K | 82 |
| 2023 | $310K | $7.3M | $327K | 70 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 448 grants on record
Minimum
$500
25th Pctl
$2K
Median
$3K
Average
$3K
75th Pctl
$4K
Maximum
$11K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
MG
Molly M Gerbaz
7+ yrs
Dir/Chair
Leadership
LG
Larry D Gerbaz
7+ yrs
Dir/Vice President
Leadership
LM
Leslie H Morningstar
7+ yrs
Dir/Vice President
Leadership
PB
Patrick J Bitterman
7+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
SL
Sarah M Linsley
7+ yrs
Dir/Secretary
Leadership
JG
Jermey Gerbaz
6 yrs
Director
HK
Heidi Kimmel
7+ yrs
Director
AM
Anne K Morningstar
7+ yrs
Director
LG
Leslie Ann Gerbaz-Blue
7+ yrs
Director
LW
Lydia T Whitehead
7+ yrs
Director
TS
Terry a Skworch
7+ yrs
Director
GK
Gary H Kline
7+ yrs
Director
MG
Molly M Gerbaz
7+ yrs
Dir/Chair
Leadership
LG
Larry D Gerbaz
7+ yrs
Dir/Vice President
Leadership
LM
Leslie H Morningstar
7+ yrs
Dir/Vice President
Leadership
PB
Patrick J Bitterman
7+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
SL
Sarah M Linsley
7+ yrs
Dir/Secretary
Leadership
GK
Gary H Kline
7+ yrs
Director
TS
Terry a Skworch
7+ yrs
Director
LW
Lydia T Whitehead
7+ yrs
Director
LG
Leslie Ann Gerbaz-Blue
7+ yrs
Director
AM
Anne K Morningstar
7+ yrs
Director
HK
Heidi Kimmel
7+ yrs
Director
JG
Jermey Gerbaz
6 yrs
Director
LM
Leslie H Morningstar
7+ yrs
Dir/Vice President
Leadership
LG
Larry D Gerbaz
7+ yrs
Dir/Vice President
Leadership
MG
Molly M Gerbaz
7+ yrs
Dir/Chair
Leadership
PB
Patrick J Bitterman
7+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
SL
Sarah M Linsley
7+ yrs
Dir/Secretary
Leadership
JG
Jermey Gerbaz
6 yrs
Director
HK
Heidi Kimmel
7+ yrs
Director
AM
Anne K Morningstar
7+ yrs
Director
LG
Leslie Ann Gerbaz-Blue
7+ yrs
Director
LW
Lydia T Whitehead
7+ yrs
Director
TS
Terry a Skworch
7+ yrs
Director
GK
Gary H Kline
7+ yrs
Director
MG
Molly M Gerbaz
7+ yrs
Dir/Chair
Leadership
LM
Leslie H Morningstar
7+ yrs
Dir/Vice President
Leadership
LG
Larry D Gerbaz
7+ yrs
Dir/Vice President
Leadership
PB
Patrick J Bitterman
7+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
SL
Sarah M Linsley
7+ yrs
Dir/Secretary
Leadership
TS
Terry a Skworch
7+ yrs
Director
GK
Gary H Kline
7+ yrs
Director
LW
Lydia T Whitehead
7+ yrs
Director
LG
Leslie Ann Gerbaz-Blue
7+ yrs
Director
AM
Anne K Morningstar
7+ yrs
Director
HK
Heidi Kimmel
7+ yrs
Director
JG
Jermey Gerbaz
6 yrs
Director
MG
Molly M Gerbaz
7+ yrs
Dir/Chair
Leadership
LG
Larry D Gerbaz
7+ yrs
Dir/Vice President
Leadership
LM
Leslie H Morningstar
7+ yrs
Dir/Vice President
Leadership
PB
Patrick J Bitterman
7+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
SL
Sarah M Linsley
7+ yrs
Dir/Secretary
Leadership
JG
Jermey Gerbaz
6 yrs
Director
HK
Heidi Kimmel
7+ yrs
Director
AM
Anne K Morningstar
7+ yrs
Director
LG
Leslie Ann Gerbaz-Blue
7+ yrs
Director
LW
Lydia T Whitehead
7+ yrs
Director
TS
Terry a Skworch
7+ yrs
Director
GK
Gary H Kline
7+ yrs
Director
MG
Molly M Gerbaz
7+ yrs
Dir/Chair
Leadership
LG
Larry D Gerbaz
7+ yrs
Dir/Vice President
Leadership
LM
Leslie H Morningstar
7+ yrs
Dir/Vice President
Leadership
PB
Patrick J Bitterman
7+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
SL
Sarah M Linsley
7+ yrs
Dir/Secretary
Leadership
JG
Jermey Gerbaz
6 yrs
Director
HK
Heidi Kimmel
7+ yrs
Director
AM
Anne K Morningstar
7+ yrs
Director
LG
Leslie Ann Gerbaz-Blue
7+ yrs
Director
LW
Lydia T Whitehead
7+ yrs
Director
TS
Terry a Skworch
7+ yrs
Director
GK
Gary H Kline
7+ yrs
Director
LM
Leslie H Morningstar
7+ yrs
Dir/Vice President
Leadership
LG
Larry D Gerbaz
7+ yrs
Dir/Vice President
Leadership
MG
Molly M Gerbaz
7+ yrs
Dir/Chair
Leadership
PB
Patrick J Bitterman
7+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
SL
Sarah M Linsley
7+ yrs
Dir/Secretary
Leadership
GK
Gary H Kline
7+ yrs
Director
TS
Terry a Skworch
7+ yrs
Director
LW
Lydia T Whitehead
7+ yrs
Director
LG
Leslie Ann Gerbaz-Blue
7+ yrs
Director
AM
Anne K Morningstar
7+ yrs
Director
HK
Heidi Kimmel
7+ yrs
Director
Grants Awarded (448 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roaring Fork Youth Orchestra | Carbondale, CO | $11,000 | GENERAL | 2023 |
| Samaritan'S Purse | Boone, NC | $10,000 | GENERAL | 2023 |
| Ambleside at Skylark | Glenwoods Springs, CO | $9,200 | GENERAL | 2018 |
| Ability Found | Valley City, UT | $7,000 | GENERAL | 2020 |
| Lift-Up | Rifle, CO | $7,000 | GENERAL | 2021 |
| Bethesda Cares | Bethesda, MD | $7,000 | GENERAL | 2023 |
| Bozeman Warming Shelter | Bozeman, MT | $7,000 | GENERAL | 2023 |
| Disabled Patriots Fund | Tinley Park, IL | $7,000 | GENERAL | 2023 |
| Feed My Sheep | Glenwoods Springs, CO | $7,000 | GENERAL | 2023 |
| Help Center | Bozeman, MT | $7,000 | GENERAL | 2023 |
| Lift-Up | Rifle, CO | $7,000 | GENERAL | 2023 |
| Manna Food Center | Silver Springs, MD | $7,000 | GENERAL | 2023 |
| Pregancy Resource Center Inc | Glenwoods Springs, CO | $7,000 | GENERAL | 2023 |
| Womens Resource Center of Dillon | Dillon, MT | $7,000 | GENERAL | 2023 |
| Post Polio Resource Group of Southeastern Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI | $6,500 | GENERAL | 2016 |
| Habitat for Humanity Intl | Americus, GA | $6,500 | GENERAL | 2017 |
| Ambleside at Skylark | Glenwoods Springs, CO | $6,000 | GENERAL | 2020 |
| Martha'S Table | Washington, DC | $6,000 | GENERAL | 2021 |
| So Others May Eat | Washington, DC | $6,000 | GENERAL | 2021 |
| Catching the Dream | Albuquerque, NM | $6,000 | GENERAL | 2023 |
| Center for Music for People With Disabilities | Missoula, MT | $6,000 | GENERAL | 2023 |
| Free Wheelchair Mission | Irvine, CA | $6,000 | GENERAL | 2023 |
| Haven | Bozeman, MT | $6,000 | GENERAL | 2023 |
| Martha'S Table | Washington, DC | $6,000 | GENERAL | 2023 |
| Pawpads | Lakeville, MN | $6,000 | GENERAL | 2023 |