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Louise B Guthman Charitable Foundation is a private corporation based in CINCINNATI, OH. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2008. The principal officer is S R Susskind. It holds total assets of $8.4M. Annual income is reported at $1.9M. Total assets have grown from N/A in 2011 to $8.4M in 2025. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2025. Grantmaking is concentrated in Ohio. According to available records, Louise B Guthman Charitable Foundation has made 68 grants totaling $2.9M, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has grown from $325K in 2020 to $500K in 2025. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1M distributed across 24 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $205K, with an average award of $42K. The foundation has supported 18 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Ohio. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$36K
Largest Grant
$125K
Based on 9 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.
Louise B Guthman Charitable Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 68 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OH.
Louise B Guthman Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $2.9M across 68 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $42K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $205K.
Louise B Guthman Charitable Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Louise B Guthman Charitable Foundation is headquartered in CINCINNATI, OH.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STUART R SUSSKIND | TRUSTEE | $10K | $0 | $10K |
| PATTI ROTHFUSS | TRUSTEE | $10K | $0 | $10K |
| PEGGY GREENBERG | PRESIDENT | $10K | $0 | $10K |
Total Giving
$500K
Total Assets
$8.4M
Fair Market Value
$14M
Net Worth
$8.4M
Grants Paid
$500K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$643K
Distribution Amount
$628K
Total Grants
68
Total Giving
$2.9M
Average Grant
$42K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
18
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2025 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEWISH HOSPITAL AUXILIARYGENERAL FUNDING | CINCINNATI, OH | $200K | 2025 |
| JEWISH FEDERATION OF CINCINNATIGENERAL FUNDING | CINCINNATI, OH | $75K | 2025 |
| LIGHTHOUSE YOUTH & FAMILYGENERAL FUNDING | CINCINNATI, OH | $50K | 2025 |
| FREESTORE FOODBANKGENERAL FUNDING | CINCINNATI, OH | $30K | 2025 |
| COLLEGE OF CONTEMPORARY JUDAISMGENERAL FUNDING | CINCINNATI, OH | $25K | 2025 |
| JEWISH FAMILY SERVICESGENERAL FUNDING | CINCINNATI, OH | $25K | 2025 |
| INDIAN HILL FOUNDATIONGENERAL FUNDING | CINCINNATI, OH | $25K | 2025 |
| CINCINNATI ZOOGENERAL FUNDING | CINCINNATI, OH | $25K | 2025 |
| ALZHEIMER'S FOUNDATIONGENERAL FUNDING | CINCINNATI, OH | $20K | 2025 |
| INDIAN HILL FIELD HOUSE PROJECTGENERAL FUNDING | CINCINNATI, OH | $10K | 2025 |
| CINCINNATI CHILDREN'S HOSPITALGENERAL FUNDING | CINCINNATI, OH | $10K | 2025 |
| WISE TEMPLEGENERAL FUNDING | CINCINNATI, OH | $5K | 2025 |
| Free Store Food BankGENERAL FUNDING | Cincinnati, OH | $30K | 2023 |
| American Heart AssnGENERAL FUNDING | Cincinnati, OH | $25K | 2023 |
| Isaac M Wise TempleGENERAL FUNDING | Cincinnati, OH | $15K | 2023 |
| Indian Hill PtaGENERAL FUNDING | Cincinnati, OH | $5K | 2023 |
| Living With ChangeGENERAL FUNDING | Cincinnati, OH | $5K | 2023 |
| School For Creative & Performing ArtsGENERAL FUNDING | Cincinnati, OH | $5K | 2022 |
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