Louise B Guthman Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Louise B Guthman Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $500,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$500,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$14.0 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $500,000 the year before.
33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $520,000 | 12 | $11.0 million |
| 2024 | $500,000 | 12 | $12.3 million |
| 2025 | $500,000 | 12 | $14.0 million |
How to apply
Louise B Guthman Charitable Foundation 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 Louise B Guthman Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 12 | $500,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Hospital Auxiliary | General funding | $200,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Cincinnati | General funding | $75,000 |
| Lighthouse Youth & Family | General funding | $50,000 |
| Freestore Foodbank | General funding | $30,000 |
| Cincinnati Zoo | General funding | $25,000 |
| Indian Hill Foundation | General funding | $25,000 |
| Jewish Family Services | General funding | $25,000 |
| College of Contemporary Judaism | General funding | $25,000 |
| Alzheimer's Foundation | General funding | $20,000 |
| Cincinnati Children's Hospital | General funding | $10,000 |
| Indian Hill Field House Project | General funding | $10,000 |
| Wise Temple | General funding | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Peggy Greenberg
- Patti Rothfuss
- Stuart R Susskind
Questions people ask
Does Louise B Guthman Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Louise B Guthman Charitable Foundation give?
$500,000 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Louise B Guthman Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Peggy Greenberg (President), Patti Rothfuss (Trustee) and Stuart R Susskind (Trustee).
What does Louise B Guthman Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and youth programs.