Dorothy R Gauss Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Dorothy R Gauss Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Louisville, Kentucky. In tax year 2024 it gave $508,863 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $33,690 and the largest $429,745. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$508,863
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$33,690
- Largest grant$429,745
- Assets$3.5 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $381,362 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $381,362 | 4 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $508,863 | 4 | $3.5 million |
How to apply
Dorothy R Gauss Foundation Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 4 | $508,863 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bellarmine University | Educational | $429,745 |
| Maryhurst | Community | $50,958 |
| The Cabbage Patch Settlement House | Community | $16,423 |
| Catholic Charities | Community | $11,737 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael C Gauss
- Marilyn K Gauss
- Brian G Gauss
Questions people ask
Does Dorothy R Gauss Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dorothy R Gauss Foundation Inc give?
$508,863 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $33,690.
Who runs Dorothy R Gauss Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael C Gauss (Executive Director / Direc), Marilyn K Gauss (Sec/Treasurer / Director) and Brian G Gauss (Director).