William Guitar Little Charitable Fund
Preselected recipients only
William Guitar Little Charitable Fund is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $803,120 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $173,985 and the largest $405,150. 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$803,120
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$173,985
- Largest grant$405,150
- Assets$10.8 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $197,475 the year before.
50% 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 | $70,000 | 7 | $4.3 million |
| 2024 | $197,475 | 6 | $5.2 million |
| 2025 | $803,120 | 4 | $10.8 million |
How to apply
William Guitar Little Charitable Fund 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 4 | $803,120 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Love Columbia | General purposes | $405,150 |
| Anderson Homes Foundation | General purposes | $200,000 |
| Central Missouri Humane Society | General purposes | $147,970 |
| Central Missouri Community Action | General purposes | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph Bechtold
- Randy Moore
- Melissa L Murphy
- Sarah Hill
- Dr Mozow Zuidema
- Andrew Grabau
- Melinda McCubbin
Questions people ask
Does William Guitar Little Charitable Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does William Guitar Little Charitable Fund give?
$803,120 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $173,985.
Who runs William Guitar Little Charitable Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Joseph Bechtold (Director), Randy Moore (Vice President & Director), Melissa L Murphy (Treas/Sec/Director) and Sarah Hill (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.