Anne & Howard Gottlieb Family Foundation
Anne & Howard Gottlieb Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Frankfort, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $959K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $160K. Net investment income was $103K.
Anne & Howard Gottlieb Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Anne & Howard Gottlieb Family Foundation gave $160K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $32K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $160,000
- +3.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $32,000
- +3.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $959,406
- -5.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (47% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Anne & Howard Gottlieb Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Protect Democracy Project ($75K). Together the top 5 received $160K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 23 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Anne & Howard Gottlieb Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 39% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 274% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $85K (2021) to $160K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $160K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Protect Democracy Project Washington, DC | General Operating Purposes | $75,000 |
| Columbia University New York, NY | General Operating Purposes | $50,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights New York, NY | General Operating Purposes | $15,000 |
| Raices - Refugee & Immigrant Ctr for Edu Legal SV San Antonio, TX | General Operating Purposes | $10,000 |
| Al Otro Lado Inc San Ysidro, CA | General Operating Purposes | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $959,406 | $115,722 | $177,427 | $160,000 | 5 | $164,415 | $102,710 | $60,028 |
| 2024 | $1,013,239 | $24,889 | $169,565 | $155,000 | 5 | $157,828 | $14,824 | $55,880 |
| 2023 | $984,665 | $28,252 | $118,089 | $105,000 | 4 | $107,703 | $14,862 | $54,922 |
| 2022 | $1,039,502 | $9,463 | $128,026 | $115,000 | 6 | $117,703 | — | $55,270 |
| 2021 | $1,151,565 | $1,608 | $105,572 | $85,000 | 3 | $90,945 | — | $60,590 |
| 2020 | $1,245,758 | $1,046 | $172,970 | $105,000 | 8 | — | — | $58,430 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Anne & Howard Gottlieb Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $60K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Anne & Howard Gottlieb Family Foundation is led by David J. Gottlieb, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David J. Gottlieb
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marcus S. Gottlieb
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ruth Ryave
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sarah Gottlieb
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Howard L. Gottlieb (2020–2022) — Director & Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Anne & Howard Gottlieb Family Foundation
How much does Anne & Howard Gottlieb Family Foundation give each year?
Anne & Howard Gottlieb Family Foundation gave $160K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $155K across 5 grants.
What is Anne & Howard Gottlieb Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Anne & Howard Gottlieb Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $32,000, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Anne & Howard Gottlieb Family Foundation give grants?
Anne & Howard Gottlieb Family Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (41%) and Texas (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Anne & Howard Gottlieb Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Anne & Howard Gottlieb Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Anne & Howard Gottlieb Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Anne & Howard Gottlieb Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Protect Democracy Project ($75,000), Columbia University ($50,000) and Center for Reproductive Rights ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Anne & Howard Gottlieb Family Foundation?
Anne & Howard Gottlieb Family Foundation reported $959K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $164K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $60K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Anne & Howard Gottlieb Family Foundation's EIN?
Anne & Howard Gottlieb Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7097514. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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