George and Mary Lee Duthie Charitable
George and Mary Lee Duthie Charitable is a private foundation based in Louisville, Kentucky. Its 2025 filing reports 30 grants totaling $2,370,000, primarily to organizations in Kentucky. Recipients include organizations working in areas such as food assistance, parks and gardens, education, and services for children and veterans.
George and Mary Lee Duthie Charitable at a glance
In short: George and Mary Lee Duthie Charitable gave $2.4M across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $79K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,370,000
- +26.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- +3.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $79,000
- +22.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $30,825,106
- -3.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (95% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to George and Mary Lee Duthie Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1801 N Beckley Station Road, Louisville, KY 40245
Phone: (502) 589-5235
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who George and Mary Lee Duthie Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was New Life Directions Ministry Inc ($550K). Together the top 10 received $1.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
87 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 87 (51%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kentucky, 4% to North Carolina, and 1% to Florida; Indiana accounted for 0% as reported. The largest 2025 awards were to organizations in Kentucky, with one $100,000 grant to Samaritan's Purse in North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
Cities
How George and Mary Lee Duthie Charitable gives
- 60% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 30% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $170K (2020) to $2.4M (2025). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $2.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Life Directions Ministry Inc Louisville, KY | General Operations | $550,000 |
| Kids Center for Pediatric Therapies Louisville, KY | General Operations | $250,000 |
| Waterfront Botanical Gardens Inc Louisville, KY | General Operations | $200,000 |
| Potter's Wheel Inc Fisherville, KY | General Operations | $150,000 |
| Safe Passage Inc Lexington, KY | General Operations | $150,000 |
| 21ST Century Parks Inc Louisville, KY | General Operations | $100,000 |
| Dare to Care Louisville, KY | General Operations | $100,000 |
| Honor Flight Bluegrass Chapter Inc Louisville, KY | General Operations | $100,000 |
| Samaritans Purse Boone, NC | General Operations | $100,000 |
| St Joseph Catholic Orphan Society Louisville, KY | General Operations | $100,000 |
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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 | $30,825,106 | $1,454,541 | $2,565,912 | $2,370,000 | 30 | $2,373,355 | $1,243,202 | $2,296,180 |
| 2024 | $31,936,477 | $1,477,108 | $2,050,858 | $1,875,000 | 29 | $1,875,875 | $1,320,257 | $2,110,913 |
| 2023 | $32,510,227 | $1,135,060 | $2,157,423 | $2,010,000 | 12 | $2,014,622 | $992,259 | $1,910,143 |
| 2022 | $33,532,590 | $-164,318 | $2,015,084 | $1,825,000 | 9 | $1,839,322 | $365,792 | $1,974,690 |
| 2021 | $35,711,992 | $4,741,478 | $630,853 | $369,232 | 7 | $371,582 | $1,055,736 | $1,909,704 |
| 2020 | $31,601,367 | $30,711,267 | $193,629 | $170,000 | 5 | — | $872,874 | $383,811 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George and Mary Lee Duthie Charitable reported a distributable amount of $2.3M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included general operating support for organizations whose stated missions span several areas. Waterfront Botanical Gardens describes its work as developing an urban botanical garden through education, entertainment, community, and tourism. 21st Century Parks says it works to preserve and sustain parklands reflecting community needs and values, while Dare to Care describes its work as providing pathways to end hunger.
Other grantees describe work in specialized services and education. Safe Passage supports trafficked and high-risk children through Christ-centered, trauma-informed services, and West End School is an academically rigorous, year-round boarding school for middle school boys. Honor Flight Bluegrass Chapter transports veterans to Washington, D.C., to visit memorials, at no cost to them.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 30 grants totaling $2,370,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $550,000, with a median grant of $25,000. The largest awards included $550,000 to New Life Directions Ministry Inc., $250,000 to Kids Center for Pediatric Therapies, $200,000 to Waterfront Botanical Gardens Inc., and $150,000 each to Potter's Wheel Inc. and Safe Passage Inc. These grants were reported for general operations.
The filing states that the foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists George Bruce Duthie as president, and Anna Lee Duthie Mershon and Mary Carolyn Duthie Mountjoy as directors.
George and Mary Lee Duthie Charitable is led by George Bruce Duthie, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
George Bruce Duthie
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anna Lee Duthie Mershon
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Carolyn Duthie Mountjoy
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Daniel R. Duthie (2020–2023) — Director
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 George and Mary Lee Duthie Charitable
How much does George and Mary Lee Duthie Charitable give each year?
George and Mary Lee Duthie Charitable gave $2.4M across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.9M across 29 grants.
What is George and Mary Lee Duthie Charitable's typical grant size?
George and Mary Lee Duthie Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $79,000, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does George and Mary Lee Duthie Charitable give grants?
George and Mary Lee Duthie Charitable gives mostly in Kentucky: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Louisville, KY (23 grants) and Lexington, KY (2 grants).
Does George and Mary Lee Duthie Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of George and Mary Lee Duthie Charitable's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (30 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are George and Mary Lee Duthie Charitable's largest grantees?
George and Mary Lee Duthie Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include New Life Directions Ministry Inc ($550,000), Kids Center for Pediatric Therapies ($250,000) and Waterfront Botanical Gardens Inc ($200,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is George and Mary Lee Duthie Charitable?
George and Mary Lee Duthie Charitable reported $30.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does George and Mary Lee Duthie Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included general operating support for organizations whose stated missions span several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from George and Mary Lee Duthie Charitable?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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 2020–2025.
Does George and Mary Lee Duthie Charitable accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 10, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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