George and Mary Lee Duthie Charitable Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
George and Mary Lee Duthie Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Louisville, Kentucky. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.4 million in 30 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $550,000. 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$2.4 million
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$550,000
- Assets$49.3 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.9 million the year before.
47% 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 | $2.0 million | 12 | $40.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.9 million | 29 | $43.8 million |
| 2025 | $2.4 million | 30 | $49.3 million |
How to apply
George and Mary Lee Duthie Charitable 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.
What George and Mary Lee Duthie Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 27 | $2.2 million |
| North Carolina | 1 | $100,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $15,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Life Directions Ministry Inc | General operations | $550,000 |
| Kids Center for Pediatric Therapies | General operations | $250,000 |
| Waterfront Botanical Gardens Inc | General operations | $200,000 |
| Potter's Wheel Inc | General operations | $150,000 |
| Safe Passage Inc | General operations | $150,000 |
| 21st Century Parks Inc | General operations | $100,000 |
| Dare to Care | General operations | $100,000 |
| Honor Flight Bluegrass Chapter Inc | General operations | $100,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | General operations | $100,000 |
| St Joseph Catholic Orphan Society | General operations | $100,000 |
| Wayside Christian Mission | General operations | $100,000 |
| West End School Inc | General operations | $100,000 |
| Stormhaven Youth Ranch Inc | General operations | $35,000 |
| Day Spring Inc | General operations | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Louisville Zoo | General operations | $25,000 |
| Kentucky Humane Society | General operations | $25,000 |
| Louisville Olmsted Parks Conservancy | General operations | $25,000 |
| Louisville Soccer Foundation | General operations | $25,000 |
| Natalie's Sisters Inc | General operations | $25,000 |
| Scarlet Hope Inc | General operatios | $25,000 |
| SMC Regina's Center | General operations | $25,000 |
| The Dream Factory Inc | General operations | $25,000 |
| USA Cares Inc | General operations | $25,000 |
| Wellspring Inc | General operations | $25,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Inc | General operations | $15,000 |
| Apron Inc | General operations | $10,000 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul Louisville | General operations | $10,000 |
| The Louisville Leopard Percussionists Inc | General operations | $10,000 |
| Warrior 110 Incorporated | General operations | $10,000 |
| Holy Angels Academy | General operations | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- George Bruce Duthie
- Anna Lee Duthie Mershon
- Mary Carolyn Duthie Mountjoy
Questions people ask
Does George and Mary Lee Duthie Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does George and Mary Lee Duthie Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$2.4 million in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs George and Mary Lee Duthie Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists George Bruce Duthie (President), Anna Lee Duthie Mershon (Director) and Mary Carolyn Duthie Mountjoy (Director).
What does George and Mary Lee Duthie Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, environment and conservation and youth programs.