Guth Foundation Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Guth Foundation Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $935,000 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$935,000
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$16.5 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2025 was up from $907,100 the year before.
24% 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 | $993,300 | 33 | $13.4 million |
| 2024 | $907,100 | 35 | $14.7 million |
| 2025 | $935,000 | 33 | $16.5 million |
How to apply
Guth Foundation Charitable Trust 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 Guth Foundation Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 25 | $750,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $50,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $30,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $25,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $20,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $15,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Siteman Cancer Ctr - Washington Univ | Unrestricted general | $100,000 |
| St Louis Zoological Park | Unrestricted general | $75,000 |
| Pedal the Cause | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Chaminade College Preparatory | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Missouri Historical Society | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Ranken-Jordan Home for Crippled Children | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| The Backstoppers Inc | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| America's Heartland Remembers | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| University of Texas-Anderson Cancer Ctr | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Accuracy in Media Inc | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Catholic Student Center | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Coalition for Life St Louis | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Mercy Health Foundation | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Winter Opera of St Louis | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Duo Dogs | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Marian Middle School | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic Association | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Beyond Housing | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Lift for Life Academy | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Ready Readers | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Kidsmart Tools for Learning | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Variety the Children's Charity | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Life Runners | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Lift for Life Gym | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Birthright Counseling St Louis | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Erin Eickmeier Fdn - Camp Circle Star | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Vitae Foundation | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Missouri Right for Life | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Colorado Handball Association | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Starkloff Disability Institute | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bank of America
- Mark J Bade
- Sally C Coleman
Questions people ask
Does Guth Foundation Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Guth Foundation Charitable Trust give?
$935,000 in tax year 2025, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Guth Foundation Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Bank of America (Trustee), Mark J Bade (Co-Trustee) and Sally C Coleman (Co-Trustee).
What does Guth Foundation Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and animals.