George Guckenberger Family Private Foundation
GEORGE GUCKENBERGER FAMILY is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its 2021 filing is marked as its final return and says the trustee deemed it desirable to liquidate and dissolve the foundation; it therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
George Guckenberger Family Private Foundation at a glance
In short: George Guckenberger Family Private Foundation gave $97K across 15 grants in 2021 (avg $6K), top state Texas. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $97,100
- Grants made (2021)
- 15
- Average grant
- $6,473
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Primary geography
- Texas (41% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to George Guckenberger Family Private Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co 312 Walnut St 20Th Floor, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: (513) 352-6700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who George Guckenberger Family Private Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Humane Society of Austin ($35K). Together the top 10 received $92K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2021, 41% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 40% to recipients in Ohio. Florida, North Carolina, and New York each received 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 15 grants totaling $97K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Humane Society of Austin Austin, TX | Animals | $35,000 |
| Mission to Amish People Greenwich, OH | Education | $20,000 |
| Beechwood Home Cincinnati, OH | CARE | $6,000 |
| Wycliffe Org Orlando, FL | Education | $5,000 |
| Jaars Org Waxhaw, NC | Education | $5,000 |
| Rescue Mission of Mahonin Youngstown, OH | Shelter | $5,000 |
| Grace Bretheren Church Wooster, OH | CHURCH | $5,000 |
| The Osborne Association Bronx, NY | CARE | $5,000 |
| Sammy's House Austin, TX | Education | $4,000 |
| Action Ministries Berea, OH | Education | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $96,836 | $100,255 | $97,100 | 15 | $97,100 | — | — |
| 2020 | $3,419 | $179 | — | — | — | — | $179 | $691 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. Mission to Amish People describes its work as sharing information about ministries, services, testimonies, and opportunities with Amish and non-Amish communities, evangelizing and discipling Amish and former Amish people, and assisting young adults who have left Amish culture with basic life skills. Beechwood Home describes itself as a skilled nursing care facility for adults with physical and neurological disabilities, providing long-term and rehabilitative care, therapies, and social enrichment.
The Osborne Association describes its purpose as serving defendants, incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people, and their families through alternatives to incarceration, job training and placement, and reentry services. Sammy’s House describes its mission as serving children with special needs and their families through childcare, education, and referrals.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $97,100. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $35,000, with a median of $5,000. Notable grants included $35,000 to the Humane Society of Austin for animals; $20,000 to Mission to Amish People for education; $6,000 to Beechwood Home for care; and $5,000 each to Wycliffe Org and JAARS Org for education, Rescue Mission of Mahonin for shelter, Grace Bretheren Church for church, and The Osborne Association for care. Other listed grants included $4,000 to Sammy’s House for education, $2,000 to Action Ministries for education, $2,000 to Atlanta Food Bank for food, and $1,000 to Mother’s ML Bank of Austin for food.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists Wayne Guckenberger as president/trustee and Geo Guckenberger IV as vice president, secretary, and trustee.
George Guckenberger Family Private Foundation is led by Wayne Guckenberger, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Wayne Guckenberger
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Geo Guckenberger IV
Vice President, Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Guckenberger Family Private Foundation
How much does George Guckenberger Family Private Foundation give each year?
George Guckenberger Family Private Foundation gave $97K across 15 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is George Guckenberger Family Private Foundation's typical grant size?
George Guckenberger Family Private Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,473, across 15 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does George Guckenberger Family Private Foundation give grants?
George Guckenberger Family Private Foundation's top state is Texas, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Ohio (40%) and Florida (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (3 grants) and Atlanta, GA (2 grants).
Does George Guckenberger Family Private Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on George Guckenberger Family Private Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (6 grants) and "Care" (3 grants).
Who are George Guckenberger Family Private Foundation's largest grantees?
George Guckenberger Family Private Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Humane Society of Austin ($35,000), Mission to Amish People ($20,000) and Beechwood Home ($6,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does George Guckenberger Family Private Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from George Guckenberger Family Private Foundation?
The foundation stated that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is George Guckenberger Family Private Foundation's EIN?
George Guckenberger Family Private Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1532253. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Does George Guckenberger Family Private Foundation 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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