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Dorothy R Gauss Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in LOUISVILLE, KY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2006. The principal officer is Michael C Gauss. It holds total assets of $3.5M. Annual income is reported at $46K. Total assets have grown from $1.4M in 2011 to $3.3M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of education. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Kentucky. According to available records, Dorothy R Gauss Foundation Inc. has made 9 grants totaling $388K, with a median grant of $15K. Annual giving has grown from $133K in 2021 to $255K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $190K, with an average award of $43K. The foundation has supported 5 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Kentucky. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$43K
Average Grant
$37K
Largest Grant
$51K
Based on 4 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Dorothy R Gauss Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of education. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 9 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in KY.
Dorothy R Gauss Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $388K across 9 grants. The median grant size is $15K, with an average of $43K. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $190K.
Dorothy R Gauss Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Dorothy R Gauss Foundation Inc. is headquartered in LOUISVILLE, KY.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael C Gauss | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR / DIREC | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Marilyn K Gauss | SEC/TREASURER / DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Brian G Gauss | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$413K
Total Assets
$3.3M
Fair Market Value
$3.3M
Net Worth
$3.3M
Grants Paid
$381K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$16K
Distribution Amount
$154K
Total Grants
9
Total Giving
$388K
Average Grant
$43K
Median Grant
$15K
Unique Recipients
5
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellarmine UniversityEDUCATIONAL | Louisville, KY | $190K | 2022 |
| MaryhurstCOMMUNITY | Louisville, KY | $40K | 2022 |
| The Cabbage Patch Settlement HouseCOMMUNITY | Louisville, KY | $15K | 2022 |
| Catholic CharitiesCOMMUNITY | Louisville, KY | $10K | 2022 |
| Family Scholar HouseEDUCATIONAL | Louisville, KY | $10K | 2021 |