Jack & Sandra Guthman Fdn
Preselected recipients only
Jack & Sandra Guthman Fdn is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $32,592 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $7,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$32,592
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$7,000
- Assets$73,755
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2025 was up from $22,085 the year before.
41% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $22,590 | 23 | $40,670 |
| 2024 | $22,085 | 21 | $43,803 |
| 2025 | $32,592 | 27 | $73,755 |
How to apply
Jack & Sandra Guthman Fdn says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Jack & Sandra Guthman Fdn funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 26 | $32,092 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rush University Medical Center | general operating support | $7,000 |
| Chicago Architecture Biennial | general operating support | $5,000 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art | general operating | $4,200 |
| Chicago Sinai Congragation | general operating support | $4,070 |
| WTTW | general operating | $2,335 |
| Harris Theater for Music and Dance | general operating support | $1,377 |
| Hubbard Street Dance Chicago | general operating | $835 |
| Jewish United Fund | general operating support | $800 |
| Joffrey Ballet | general operating | $675 |
| Experimental Station | general operating | $600 |
| Albany Park Theater Project | general operating | $500 |
| Art Insitute of Chicago | general operating | $500 |
| Northwestern University | general operating | $500 |
| Renaissance Society | general operating | $500 |
| Arts Alliance Illinoi | general operating support | $500 |
| Timeline Theatre Company | general operating support | $500 |
| Yale Law School Fund | general operating | $500 |
| Chicago Architecture Center | general operating | $300 |
| Steppenwolf Theatre Co | general operating | $300 |
| Chicago Jazz Philharmonic | general operating | $250 |
| Hyde Park Art Center | general operating support | $250 |
| ChiArts Foundaton | general operating | $200 |
| Design Museum of Chicago | general operating | $200 |
| Driehaus Museum | general operating | $200 |
| Chicago Public Library Foundation | general operating support | $200 |
| Depaul Art Museum | general operating support | $200 |
| Openlands | general operating support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Jack Guthman
- Sandra P Guthman
- Ellen Multack
Questions people ask
Does Jack & Sandra Guthman Fdn accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jack & Sandra Guthman Fdn give?
$32,592 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Jack & Sandra Guthman Fdn?
Its 2025 filing lists Jack Guthman (Chairman), Sandra P Guthman (Secretary) and Ellen Multack (Director).
What does Jack & Sandra Guthman Fdn fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.