Larry A and Marlene L Guthrie Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Larry A and Marlene L Guthrie Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $110,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$110,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees83%
Giving in 2025 was up from $25,000 the year before.
83% 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 | $0 | 0 | $139,515 |
| 2024 | $25,000 | 4 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $110,000 | 18 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
Larry A and Marlene L Guthrie Charitable Trust 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 Larry A and Marlene L Guthrie Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 11 | $77,500 |
| Georgia | 2 | $11,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 2 | $6,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Thresholds | 2025 contribution | $25,000 |
| St Paul Apostle Church | 2025 contribution | $10,500 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | 2025 contribution | $10,000 |
| Independence Center | 2025 contribution | $10,000 |
| NAMI Illinois Inc | 2025 contribution | $10,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Inc | 2025 contribution | $10,000 |
| A Safe Place | 2025 contribution | $5,000 |
| Cool Ministries | 2025 contribution | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA Inc | 2025 contribution | $5,000 |
| Preservation Foundation (LCFP) | 2025 contribution | $5,000 |
| Purple Plunge | 2025 contribution | $5,000 |
| Turning Point Inc | 2025 contribution | $5,000 |
| American Lung Association | 2025 contribution | $1,000 |
| American Parkinson Disease Association | 2025 contribution | $1,000 |
| Arthritis Foundation Inc | 2025 contribution | $1,000 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor Chicago Province Inc | 2025 contribution | $500 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | 2025 contribution | $500 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital Inc | 2025 contribution | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Stuart Grass
- Carrie Guthrie
Questions people ask
Does Larry A and Marlene L Guthrie Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Larry A and Marlene L Guthrie Charitable Trust give?
$110,000 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Larry A and Marlene L Guthrie Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Stuart Grass (Director) and Carrie Guthrie (Director).
What does Larry A and Marlene L Guthrie Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and health.