George and Mary Lee Duthie Charitable

LOUISVILLE, KY EIN: 47-3187530

George and Mary Lee Duthie Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Kentucky that provides philanthropic support to nonprofit organizations across the state. The foundation demonstrates a commitment to funding diverse causes including family services, youth development, veterans support, healthcare, and community enrichment.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$1.9M

-6.7% YoY

Grant Count

+141.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$65K

-61.4% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation supports organizations working in the following areas:

Family Services: Support for single parents, parenting skills development, and family support programs
Youth Development: Programs serving troubled youth and at-risk populations
Healthcare & Rehabilitation: Medical and therapeutic services for children with developmental disabilities
Veterans Services: Programs honoring and supporting military veterans
Community Development: Botanical gardens and horticultural education
Social Services: Organizations addressing exploitation and providing community outreach

Grantmaking

The foundation made grants totaling at least $1,065,000 in the 2024-12 tax period, based on documented awards to the following organizations:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations located in Kentucky, with a concentration in the Louisville area and surrounding regions including Shelbyville.

Grant Distribution by State

Kentucky $6.1M (97%)

Arizona $100K (2%)

Indiana $65K (1%)

Massachusetts $10K (0%)

Florida $5K (0%)

States

Arizona Florida Indiana Kentucky Massachusetts

Cities

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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

62 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include New Life Directions Ministry ($565,000), Potter's Wheel ($175,000), Kids Center for Pediatric Therapies ($150,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CITY SCHOOL INC LOUISVILLE, KY	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$50,000
DAY SPRING LOUISVILLE, KY	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$25,000
DREAM CENTER ACADEMY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL LOUISVILLE, KY	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$125,000
DREAM FACTORY OF LOUISVILLE LOUISVILLE, KY	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$10,000
FRIENDS OF THE LOUISVILLE ZOO LOUISVILLE, KY	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$10,000
GRATEFUL LIVING AMHERST, MA	AMHERST MASS	$10,000
HOLY ANGELS ACADEMY LOUISVILLE, KY	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$5,000
HONOR FLIGHT BLUEGRASS LOUISVILLE, KY	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$100,000
INTERNATIONAL DISASTER EMERGENCY SERVICE NOBLESVILLE, IN	HURICANE HELENE FLOOD RELIEF	$15,000
KIDS CENTER FOR PEDIATRIC THERAPIES LOUISVILLE, KY	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$150,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
GEORGE BRUCE DUTHIE	PRESIDENT	2	—
ANNA LEE DUTHIE MERSHON	DIRECTOR	0.1	—
MARY CAROLYN DUTHIE MOUNTJOY	DIRECTOR	0.1	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2024

The foundation was actively making grants as of the 2024-12 tax period, demonstrating ongoing philanthropic activity. Grant awards documented in this period indicate the foundation's continued commitment to supporting nonprofits across multiple program areas.

The George Foundation awards over $20 million in Charitable Support in 2025

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does George and Mary Lee Duthie Charitable fund?

The foundation supports organizations working in the following areas: • **Family Services**: Support for single parents, parenting skills development, and family support programs • **Youth Development**: Programs serving troubled youth and at-risk populations • **Healthcare & Rehabilitation**: Medical and therapeutic services for children with developmental disabilities • **Veterans Services**: Programs honoring and supporting military veterans • **Community Development**: Botanical gardens and…

How do I apply for a grant from George and Mary Lee Duthie Charitable?

The foundation made grants totaling at least $1,065,000 in the 2024-12 tax period, based on documented awards to the following organizations: | Organization | Amount | Purpose | |---|---|---| | New Life Directions Ministries | $565,000 | Easter Help for Moms, New Building, Employee Retention and Recruitment | | St Joseph Catholic Orphan Society | $100,000 | General Operations | | Kids Center for Pediatric Therapies | $150,000 | General Operations | | Stormhaven Youth Ranch | $50,000 | General O…

Where does George and Mary Lee Duthie Charitable make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations located in Kentucky, with a concentration in the Louisville area and surrounding regions including Shelbyville.

What size grants does George and Mary Lee Duthie Charitable award?

In 2024, George and Mary Lee Duthie Charitable awarded 29 grants totaling $1.9M — an average of about $65K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is George and Mary Lee Duthie Charitable's EIN?

George and Mary Lee Duthie Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3187530. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.