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The Gutenstein Heritage Foundation

Preselected recipients only Salem, South Carolina · EIN 923451558

The Gutenstein Heritage Foundation is a private foundation in Salem, South Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $443,144 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $50,600. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $280,371 the year before.

60% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$00$7.9 million
2023$280,37114$9.6 million
2024$443,14415$10.2 million

How to apply

The Gutenstein Heritage 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Gutenstein Heritage Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Indiana.

StateGrantsAmount
Indiana7$295,600
South Carolina2$63,544
Virginia1$25,000
Tennessee1$21,000
Michigan1$15,000
New Jersey1$15,000
Florida1$5,000
New York1$3,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 15 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Temple Israel of Valparaiso
Valparaiso, IN
Flock safety camera installation, security consultant program, land grading and drainage$50,600
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana
Portage, IN
Youth programs$50,000
Hilltop Neighborhood House
Valparaiso, IN
Mission Kitchen$50,000
MAAC Foundation Inc
Valparaiso, IN
K9 Training Center$50,000
The Caring Place Inc
Valparaiso, IN
Playground$45,000
Keowee Falls CRO
Salem, SC
Activity center, summer camps, CTFF & Stargirl, Green Steps, and Choir mic upgrade$32,044
Golden Corner Food Pantry
Seneca, SC
Food pantry$31,500
Global Camps Africa
Lynchburg, VA
To support operational costs for programs educating children in underserved communities$25,000
Ivy Tech Foundation
Valparaiso, IN
Support Cyber Secuirty Operations Center and Awareness lab$25,000
Respite House
Valparaiso, IN
Valpo Homeless Shelter$25,000
Spirit Cove
Dandridge, TN
Animal-assisted support services to reduce isolation and prevent crises$21,000
Climate Central Inc
Princeton, NJ
To help establish an online platform dedicated to disseminating FloodVision imagery$15,000
RBC Ministries DBA Our Daily Bread Ministries
Grand Rapids, MI
Programming and publications$15,000
Nathan B Stubblefield Foundation Inc
Tampa, FL
Community programming$5,000
Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY
Support scholarships and aid for culinary education$3,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Gutenstein Heritage Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Gutenstein Heritage Foundation give?

$443,144 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.

Who runs The Gutenstein Heritage Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Howard Gutenstein (President and Treasurer), Charles Salomon (Vice President and Secretary), Hannah Gutenstein (Director) and Ella Gutenstein (Director).

What does The Gutenstein Heritage Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and education.

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