Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2024
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2024, or tax year beginning 01-01-2024 , and ending 12-31-2024
Name of foundation
THE CHRISTOPHER L & M SUSAN GUST
FOUNDATION
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)141 W JACKSON BLVD STE 1310
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
CHICAGO, IL60604
A Employer identification number

61-1405669
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(312) 543-1050
C right arrow
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. right arrow
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... right arrow
E right arrow
H Check type of organization:
F right arrow
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)right arrow$112,856,370J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule) 50,000,000
2 Check right arrow.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 290 290  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 700,111 700,111  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
1,678,313
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 2,052,022
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 1,688,432
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 52,378,714 2,388,833 0
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 637,663 88,259 0 549,404
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
9,499 1,315 0 8,184
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
3,522 488 0 3,034
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
93,469 50,896 0 42,573
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
1,773 1,414 1,628
20 Occupancy.............. 314 43 0 271
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
237,890 12,206 0 225,774
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 984,130 154,621 1,628 829,240
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 1,549,945 1,549,945
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 2,534,075 154,621 1,628 2,379,185
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 49,844,639
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 2,234,212
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 0
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
Page 2
Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.) 		Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............. 27,808    
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 286,676 545,282 545,282
3 Accounts receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
4 Pledges receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 13,270,305 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
12,906,715 		62,263,208
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 51,166 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
50,046,780 		50,046,780
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow40,911
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow39,811 12,993 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
1,100 		1,100
15 Other assets (describe right arrow) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
6,290 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
0 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
0
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 13,655,238 63,499,877 112,856,370
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe right arrow)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 0 0
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions...........    
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............    
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........ 0 0
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 13,655,238 63,499,877
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 13,655,238 63,499,877
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 13,655,238 63,499,877
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
13,655,238
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
49,844,639
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
63,499,877
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
5
0
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
63,499,877
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		 (b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a 2,900.000 SHS QQQ - MORGAN STANLEY #7216 D 2023-01-01 2024-12-31
b 2,200.000 SHS IWD - MORGAN STANLEY #7216 D 2023-01-01 2024-09-16
c 2,400.000 SHS IWN - MORGAN STANLEY #7216 D 2023-01-01 2024-09-16
d
e
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 1,255,887   114,179 1,141,708
b 405,883   121,314 284,569
c 390,252   128,097 262,155
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 		(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       1,141,708
b       284,569
c       262,155
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 1,688,432
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3  
Part V
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here right arrow and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket for line 1a
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions) 1 31,056
b All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% (0.0139) of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% (0.04) of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 31,056
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 31,056
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2024 estimated tax payments and 2023 overpayment credited to 2024 6a 36,000
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 0
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld .......... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 31,056
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8 0
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......right arrow 9 0
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...right arrow 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2025 estimated taxright arrow   Refundedright arrow 11  
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part VI-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions
for the definition.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. right arrow$ 0(2) On foundation managers.right arrow$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.right arrow$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
round bullet By language in the governing instrument, or
round bullet By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument? ................
6
Yes
 
7
Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
and Part XIV..................................
7
Yes
 
8a
Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
right arrowIL
b
If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
8b
Yes
 
9
Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2024 or the taxable year beginning in 2024? See the instructions for Part XIII.
If "Yes," complete Part XIII .............................
9
 
No
10
Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
and addresses. ...............................
10
 
No
11
At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
11
 
No
12
Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
12
 
No
13
Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
13
Yes
 
Website addressright arrowWWW.GUSTFOUNDATION.ORG
14
The books are in care ofright arrowTHE FOUNDATION Telephone no.right arrow (312) 341-0615

Located atright arrow141 W JACKSON BLVD STE 1310CHICAGOIL ZIP+4right arrow60604
15
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........right arrow
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........right arrow
15
 
16 At any time during calendar year 2024, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
16   No
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
country right arrow
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Part VI-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
Yes
No
1a
During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
(1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person? ...........
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
a disqualified person? ..............................
1a(2)
 
No
(3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........
1a(3)
 
No
(4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............
1a(4)
 
No
(5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)? ......................
1a(5)
 
No
(6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.) ...............
1a(6)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ..........
1b
 
 
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here ........right arrow
d
Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2024? .............
1d
 
No
2
Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
a
At the end of tax year 2024, did the foundation have any undistributed income (Part XII, lines 6d
and 6e) for tax year(s) beginning before 2024?....................
2a
 
No
If "Yes," list the years right arrow20, 20, 20, 20
b
Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
(relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
2b
 
 
c
If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
right arrow20, 20, 20, 20
3a
Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
any time during the year? ..............................
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2024 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2024.) .....................
3b
 
 
4a
Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
4a
 
No
b
Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2024? ..
4b
 
No
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Part VI-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
5a
During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
Yes
No
(1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? ..........
5a(1)
 
No
(2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? ....................
5a(2)
 
No
(3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............
5a(3)
 
No
(4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................
5a(4)
 
No
(5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals? .............
5a(5)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
5b
 
No
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check .........right arrow
d
If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant? .................
5d
 
 
If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
6a
Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
a personal benefit contract? .............................
6a
 
No
b
Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
6b
 
No
If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
7a
At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? .....
7b
 
 
8
Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
excess parachute payment during the year? .........................
8
 
No
Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors
1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
(a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position 		(c) Compensation
 (If not paid, enter
-0-) 		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
other allowances
CHRISTOPHER L GUST DIRECTOR
5.00 		0 0 0
1871 NORTH BURLING STREET
CHICAGO,IL60614
M SUSAN GUST DIRECTOR
15.00 		0 0 0
1871 NORTH BURLING STREET
CHICAGO,IL60614
DIANE EDMUNDSON DIRECTOR
1.00 		0 0 0
3731 DEVONSHIRE
ALLENTOWN,PA18103
2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
(a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position 		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
employee benefit
plans and deferred
compensation 		(e) Expense account,
other allowances
JENNIFER LARRY INCLUSION FACILITATO
40.00 		146,000 23,000 0
8810 S CRANDON AVE
CHICAGO,IL60617
LINDSAY KOVARIK INCLUSION FACILITATO
40.00 		146,000 23,000 0
3448 N HOYNE AVE
CHICAGO,IL60618
ELIZABETH POWELL INCLUSION FACILITATO
40.00 		129,750 23,000 0
1360 N SANDBURG TERRACE 1005
CHICAGO,IL60610
MARY KURCZAK OPERATIONS MANAGER
40.00 		124,150 23,000 0
5721 W LELAND AVE
CHICAGO,IL60630
Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................right arrow 0
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Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors (continued)
3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
(a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
NONE
Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............right arrow0
Part VIII-A
Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
1 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: 132,986
2 ADDITIONALLY, THE FOUNDATION CONTINUES TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORT SERVICES IN THE FORM OF TESTING. EXPENSES INCLUDED ON PAGE 1, LINE 24, COLUMN D: 16,520
3  
4  
Part VIII-B
Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
1  
2  
All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3  
Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................right arrow0
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Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part IX
Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
1
Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes:
a
Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
1a
62,945,378
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
590,826
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
0
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
63,536,204
e
Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
1e
0
2
Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
2
0
3
Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
3
63,536,204
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
953,043
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
62,583,161
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
3,129,158
Part X
Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here right arrow and do not complete this part.)
1
Minimum investment return from Part IX, line 6..................
1
3,129,158
2a
Tax on investment income for 2024 from Part V, line 5 .......
2a
31,056
b
Income tax for 2024. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
31,056
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
3,098,102
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
0
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
3,098,102
6
Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
6
0
7
Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1 ...
7
3,098,102
Part XI
Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
1
Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
a
Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
1a
2,379,185
b
Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................
1b
0
2
Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes...............................
2
 
3
Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
a
Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
3a
 
b
Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
3b
 
4
Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4. .......
4
2,379,185
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part XII
Undistributed Income (see instructions)
(a)
Corpus 		(b)
Years prior to 2023 		(c)
2023 		(d)
2024
1 Distributable amount for 2024 from Part X, line 7 3,098,102
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2024:
a Enter amount for 2023 only....... 0
b Total for prior years:20 , 20, 20 0
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2024:
a From 2019......  
b From 2020...... 793,456
c From 2021...... 444,283
d From 2022......  
e From 2023...... 310,356
f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 1,548,095
4Qualifying distributions for 2024 from Part
XI, line 4: right arrow$ 2,379,185
a Applied to 2023, but not more than line 2a 0
b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
(Election required—see instructions)..... 		0
c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
required—see instructions)........ 		0
d Applied to 2024 distributable amount..... 2,379,185
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2024. 718,917 718,917
(If an amount appears in column (d), the
same amount must be shown in column (a).)
6Enter the net total of each column as
indicated below:
a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 829,178
b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
line 4b from line 2b .......... 		0
c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
income for which a notice of deficiency has
been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
tax has been previously assessed...... 		0
d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
—see instructions ........... 		0
e Undistributed income for 2023. Subtract line
4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
instructions ............. 		0
f Undistributed income for 2024. Subtract
lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
be distributed in 2025 .......... 		0
7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
be required - see instructions) ....... 		0
8 Excess distributions carryover from 2019 not
applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ... 		0
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2025.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ...... 		829,178
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2020.... 74,539
b Excess from 2021.... 444,283
c Excess from 2022....  
d Excess from 2023.... 310,356
e Excess from 2024....  
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part XIII
Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VI-A, question 9)
1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2024, enter the date of the ruling ...... right arrow
 
b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
income from Part I or the minimum
investment return from Part IX for each
year listed .......... 		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
(a) 2024 (b) 2023 (c) 2022 (d) 2021
         
b 85% (0.85) of line 2a .........          
c Qualifying distributions from Part XI,
line 4 for each year listed ..... 		         
d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
for active conduct of exempt activities .......... 		         
e Qualifying distributions made directly
for active conduct of exempt activities.
Subtract line 2d from line 2c .... 		         
3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
alternative test relied upon:
a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
(1) Value of all assets ......          
(2) Value of assets qualifying
under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)		          
b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
of minimum investment return shown in
Part IX, line 6 for each year listed .. 		         
c “Support" alternative test—enter:
(1) Total support other than gross
investment income (interest,
dividends, rents, payments
on securities loans (section
512(a)(5)), or royalties) .... 		         
(2) Support from general public
and 5 or more exempt
organizations as provided in
section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii).... 		         
(3) Largest amount of support
from an exempt organization		          
(4) Gross investment income          
Part XIV
Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
CHRISTOPHER L GUST
M SUSAN GUST
bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
Check here right arrow if the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept
unsolicited requests for funds. If the foundation makes gifts, grants, etc. to individuals or organizations under
other conditions, complete items 2a, b, c, and d. See instructions
aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
CHRISTOPHER L OR SUSAN GUST THE CHR
141 W JACKSON BLVD STE 1310
CHICAGO,IL60604
(312) 391-6354
bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
WRITTEN REQUESTS -- TO INCLUDE PURPOSE AND USE OF FUNDS
cAny submission deadlines:
NONE
dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:
NONE
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
Page 11
Part XIV
Supplementary Information (continued)
3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
Recipient If recipient is an individual,
show any relationship to
any foundation manager
or substantial contributor
 Foundation
status of
recipient 		Purpose of grant or
contribution 		Amount
Name and address (home or business)
aPaid during the year

ASPIRITECH

939 CHICAGO AVE
EVANSTON,IL60202 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL PURPOSE 50,000

BERNIE'S BOOK BANK

917 NORTH SHORE DR
LAKE BLUFF,IL60044 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL PURPOSE 2,500

CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT FUTURES

1015 DAVIS ST
EVANSTON,IL60201 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL PURPOSE 10,000

CHICAGO COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS

70 E LAKE ST STE 720
CHICAGO,IL60601 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL PURPOSE 10,000

CHICAGO PUBLIC MEDIA

848 E GRAND AVE
CHICAGO,IL60611 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL PURPOSE 10,000

CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLSHELEN C PEIRCE INTERNATIONAL STUDIES SCHOOL

1423 W BRYN MAWR AVE
CHICAGO,IL60660 		NONE SCHOOL TEACHER TRAINING/SUPPORT 8,800

CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLSJOHN FISKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

6020 S LANGLEY AVE
CHICAGO,IL60637 		NONE SCHOOL TEACHER TRAINING/SUPPORT 2,800

CHICAGOLAND HOCKEY CHARITIES

6706 LEXINGTON TRL
CRYSTAL LAKE,IL60012 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL PURPOSE 2,575

CONCUSSION LEGACY FOUNDATION

361 NEWBURRY ST 5TH FL
BOSTON,MA02115 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL PURPOSE 95,000

DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS

40 RECTOR ST 16TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY100061705 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL PURPOSE 10,000

GREATER CHICAGO FOOD DEPOSITORY

4100 W ANN LURIE PLACE
CHICAGO,IL606323920 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL PURPOSE 50,000

HAVE DREAMS

515 BUSSE HIGHWAY 150
PARK RIDGE,IL60068 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL PURPOSE 10,000

HEPHAZIBAH CHILDREN'S ASSOCIATION

1144 LAKE ST STE 500
OAK PARK,IL60301 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL PURPOSE 10,000

INTERNATIONAL SPORTS CORP

1841 N LARAMIE AVE
CHICAGO,IL60639 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL PURPOSE 50,000

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS

332 S MICHIGAN AVE STE 634
CHICAGO,IL606044422 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL PURPOSE 5,000

MEALS ON WHEELS

314 W SUPERIOR STE 300
CHICAGO,IL60654 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL PURPOSE 10,000

MERCY HOME FOR BOYS AND GIRLS

1140 W JACKSON BLVD
CHICAGO,IL60607 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL PURPOSE 5,000

NORTH CHICAGO PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION

2000 LEWIS AVE
NORTH CHICAGO,IL60064 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL PURPOSE 15,000

NOURISHING HOPE (FKA LAKEVIEW FOOD PANTRY)

1716 W HUBBARD ST
CHICAGO,IL60622 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL PURPOSE 25,000

PANCREATIC CANCER ACTION NETWORK

1500 ROSECRANS AVE STE 200
MANHATTAN BEACH,CA90266 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL PURPOSE 5,150

MISSION OF OUR LADY OF ANGELS CHURCH

3808 WEST IOWA ST
CHICAGO,IL60651 		NONE CHURCH/MISSION GENERAL PURPOSE/SUPPLIES FOR CHURCH 50,962

PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA

PO BOX 97166
WASHINGTON,DC200907166 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL PURPOSE 10,000

REHAB INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO (SHIRLEY RYAB ABILITY LAB)

355 EAST ERIE ST
CHICAGO,IL60611 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL PURPOSE 100,000

SPAULDING REHABILITATION HOSPITAL BOSTON

300 1ST AVE
CHARLESTON,MA02129 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL PURPOSE 3,158

SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER

400 WASHINGTON AVE
MONTGOMERY,AL36104 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL PURPOSE 10,000

ST JUDES CHILDRENS HOSPITAL

501 ST JUDE PLACE
MEMPHIS,TN381051942 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL PURPOSE 10,000

ST IGNATIUS COLLEGE PREP

1076 ROOSEVELT RD
CHICAGO,IL60608 		NONE SCHOOL GENERAL PURPOSE/HOCKEY PROGRAM 550,000

TEAM IMPACT

500 VICTORY RD
QUINCY,MA02171 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL PURPOSE 100,000

THE NIGHT MINISTRY

1735 N ASHLAND AVE STE 2000
CHICAGO,IL60622 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL PURPOSE 25,000

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

1000 S STATE ST
ANN ARBOR,MI481092201 		NONE UNIVERSITY BUILDING PLEDGE FOR ICE HOCKEY ARENA 300,000

ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO

111 S MICHIGAN
CHICAGO,IL60603 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL PURPOSE 3,000
GIVESENDGO LLC-KELLY'S CROSS-KELLY


8 THE GRN STE A
DOVER,DE19901 		NONE INDIVIDUAL CANCER TREATMENT 1,000
Total .................................right arrow 3a 1,549,945
bApproved for future payment
Total ................................. right arrow 3b 0
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
Page 12
Part XV-A
Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
Related or exempt
function income
(See instructions.)
1Program service revenue: (a)
Business code 		(b)
Amount 		(c)
Exclusion code 		(d)
Amount
a
b
c
d
e
f
gFees and contracts from government agencies          
2 Membership dues and assessments ....          
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
investments ........... 		  290      
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....   700,111      
5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
aDebt-financed property......          
bNot debt-financed property.....          
6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
7 Other investment income .....          
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
inventory ............ 		  1,678,313      
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
11 Other revenue:
a
b
c
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) .. 2,378,714 0 0
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
2,378,714
(See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
Part XV-B
Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
Line No.
DownArrow 		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XV-A contributed importantly to
the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
instructions.)
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
Page 13
Part XVI
Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
1
Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
Yes
No
a
Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
(1) Cash...................................
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Other assets.................................
1a(2)
 
No
b
Other transactions:
(1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
1b(1)
 
No
(2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
1b(2)
 
No
(3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
1b(3)
 
No
(4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
1b(4)
 
No
(5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
1b(5)
 
No
(6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
1b(6)
 
No
c
Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
1c
 
No
d
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
(a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
2a
Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
b
If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

(a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
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Schedule B
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

right arrow Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Name of the organization
THE CHRISTOPHER L & M SUSAN GUST
FOUNDATION
Employer identification number

61-1405669
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ
501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization


Form 990-PF
501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation
Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note:  Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.
Special Rules
For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 331/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... Right Arrow $  
Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025) Page 2
Name of organization
THE CHRISTOPHER L & M SUSAN GUST
FOUNDATION 		Employer identification number
61-1405669
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
1
CHRISTOPHER LGUST
1871 N BURLING ST
 
CHICAGO, IL60614

$ 50,000,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Page 3
Name of organization
THE CHRISTOPHER L & M SUSAN GUST
FOUNDATION 		Employer identification number

61-1405669
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Page 4
Name of organization
THE CHRISTOPHER L & M SUSAN GUST
FOUNDATION 		Employer identification number

61-1405669
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c) (7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) $  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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Name:
THE CHRISTOPHER L & M SUSAN GUST
 
FOUNDATION
EIN:
61-1405669
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
ACCOUNTING FEES 9,499 1,315 0 8,184

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Name:
THE CHRISTOPHER L & M SUSAN GUST
 
FOUNDATION
EIN:
61-1405669
Description of Property Date Acquired Cost or Other Basis Prior Years' Depreciation Computation Method Rate /
Life (# of years)		 Current Year's Depreciation Expense Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Cost of Goods Sold Not Included
OFFICE FURNITURE 2016-01-31 5,820 5,820 200DB 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
OFFICE COMPUTER/PRINTER 2016-01-31 2,594 2,594 200DB 5.000000000000 0 0 0  
OFFICE FURNITURE 2017-12-15 1,069   200DB 7.000000000000 0 140 0  
LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENT - GLASS DOORS/WINDOWS 2018-12-15 9,355 1,210 SL 39.000000000000 10 10 0  
OFFICE PRINTER 2018-09-13 279   200DB 5.000000000000 0 0 0  
LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENT - KITCHEN BUILDOUT 2019-04-01 3,350 1,262 150DB 15.000000000000 104 0 0  
KITCHEN APPLIANCES 2019-04-01 8,638 8,140 200DB 5.000000000000 498 432 0  
COMPUTER EQUIPMENT-OFFICE 2019-07-31 6,299 5,936 200DB 5.000000000000 363 363 0  
TELEVISION/PHONE 2019-07-31 1,111 1,047 200DB 5.000000000000 64 64 0  
FURNITURE 2019-09-30 2,835 2,202 200DB 7.000000000000 253 405 0  
STAFF PHONE 2020-07-07 627   200DB 5.000000000000 0 0 125  
APPLE COMPUTERS 2023-02-28 7,517 301 200DB 5.000000000000 481 0 1,503  

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Name:
THE CHRISTOPHER L & M SUSAN GUST
 
FOUNDATION
EIN:
61-1405669
Name Date Acquired How Acquired Date Sold Purchaser Name Gross Sales Price Basis Basis Method Sales Expenses Total (net) Accumulated Depreciation
LOSS ON ABANDONMENT OF LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS 2019-01 PURCHASED 2024-01       COST 0 -10,119 2,586

TY 2024 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
Name:
THE CHRISTOPHER L & M SUSAN GUST
 
FOUNDATION
EIN:
61-1405669
Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
SECURITIES 12,906,715 62,263,208

TY 2024 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
Name:
THE CHRISTOPHER L & M SUSAN GUST
 
FOUNDATION
EIN:
61-1405669
Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
DIVIDEND RECEIVABLE AT COST 46,780 46,780
WOLVERINE FLAGSHIP FUND LIMITED AT COST 50,000,000 50,000,000

TY 2024 LandEtcSchedule2
Name:
THE CHRISTOPHER L & M SUSAN GUST
 
FOUNDATION
EIN:
61-1405669
Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
ORGANIZATIONAL COSTS 4,122 4,122 0  
OFFICE FURNITURE 5,820 5,820 0  
OFFICE COMPUTER/PRINTER 2,594 2,594 0  
OFFICE FURNITURE 1,069 1,069 0  
OFFICE PRINTER 279 279 0  
KITCHEN APPLIANCES 8,638 8,638 0  
COMPUTER EQUIPMENT-OFFICE 6,299 6,299 0  
TELEVISION/PHONE 1,111 1,111 0  
FURNITURE 2,835 2,455 380  
STAFF PHONE 627 627 0  
APPLE COMPUTERS 7,517 6,796 721  


TY 2024 OtherAssetsSchedule
Name:
THE CHRISTOPHER L & M SUSAN GUST
 
FOUNDATION
EIN:
61-1405669
Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
SECURITY DEPOSIT 6,290 0 0


TY 2024 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
THE CHRISTOPHER L & M SUSAN GUST
 
FOUNDATION
EIN:
61-1405669
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
OFFICE WEBSITE SERVICES 1,333 185 0 1,148
OFFICE UTILITIES 148 20 0 128
OFFICE SUPPLIES 593 82 0 511
SPONSORED SEMINARS-SPEAKER/CONSULTANT FEES 51,000 0 0 51,000
SPONSORED SEMINARS-SUPPLIES/BOOKS 17,378 0 0 17,378
SPONSORED SEMINARS-MEALS 37,146 0 0 37,146
SPONSORED SEMINARS-SITE RENTALS 15,225 0 0 15,225
TELECOMMUNICATIONS/INTERNET 1,648 228 0 1,420
NON-SPONSORED-SEMINAR REGISTRATIONS 900 0 0 900
CONSULTING: STUDENT TESTING 16,520 0 0 16,520
EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE/MED REIMBURSEMENTS 82,004 11,350 0 70,654
SPONSORED-SEMINAR TRAVEL/LODGING 2,361 0 0 2,361
PLANNING SESSIONS/TEACHERS MEALS 7,333 0 0 7,333
OFFICE POSTAGE 89 12 0 77
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP FEES 421 58 0 363
OFFICE INSURANCE 760 105 0 745
SPONSORED SEMINARS - INSURANCE 1,607 0 0 1,607
OFFICE STORAGE FEES 1,039 144 0 895
BUSINESS INSURANCE 162 22 0 140
BACKGROUND CHECK FEES 187 0 0 187
LOCAL TRAVEL 36 0 0 36


TY 2024 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
Name:
THE CHRISTOPHER L & M SUSAN GUST
 
FOUNDATION
EIN:
61-1405669
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
401K ADMINISTRATION EXPENSE 1,500 208 0 1,292
PAYROLL PROCESSING FEES 2,022 280 0 1,742


TY 2024 TaxesSchedule
Name:
THE CHRISTOPHER L & M SUSAN GUST
 
FOUNDATION
EIN:
61-1405669
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
PAYROLL TAXES 48,750 6,747 0 42,003
ILLINOIS SECRETARY STATE FEES/LLC FEES 223 31 0 192
FEDERAL ESTIMATED TAXES PAID - 2024 36,000 36,000 0 0
FEDERAL TAX DUE - 2023 8,057 8,057 0 0
FEDERAL - MISC. 439 61 0 378