Guttag Family Foundation
The Guttag Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its 2020 filing reports grants to charitable organizations and marks that filing as the foundation’s final return; the foundation therefore appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Guttag Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Guttag Family Foundation gave $5.0M across 13 grants in 2020 (avg $384K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $4,992,528
- Grants made (2020)
- 13
- Average grant
- $384,041
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (99% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Guttag Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O Marcum Llp 730 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017
Phone: (212) 485-5500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Guttag Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund ($4.8M). Together the top 10 received $5.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 13 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2020 filing reports grant dollars going to recipients in Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island. It attributes 99% to Massachusetts, 1% to New York, and 1% to Rhode Island.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 13 grants totaling $5.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Boston, MA | Philanthropic Endeavors Through a Donor Advised Fund | $4,816,477 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston, MA | General Operating Support | $86,000 |
| William J Brennan Center for Justice Inc New York, NY | Think Tank and Advocacy to Improve and Reform | $25,000 |
| Brown University Providence, RI | Education and Research | $25,000 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank Boston, MA | End hunger and food service distribution for those in need | $10,000 |
| Rosie's Place Inc Boston, MA | Programming for Homeless Women and Pursuit of Independence | $10,000 |
| Pine Street Inn Boston, MA | Services for the Homeless | $10,000 |
| International Rescue Committee New York, NY | Disaster Relief Efforts | $4,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | General Operating Support | $3,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Boston, MA | Essenial Health Services | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $106,844 | $5,118,795 | $4,992,528 | 13 | $12,161 | $242,697 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Guttag Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $243K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants included support for a donor-advised fund, a hospital, a university, organizations addressing homelessness and hunger, and organizations working in disaster relief, health services, and folk art.
The grantees describe their own missions as follows: Pine Street Inn works to end homelessness through services including street outreach, emergency assistance, supportive housing, and job training. The Greater Boston Food Bank acquires, sorts, and distributes food through member agencies and direct distribution sites. The International Rescue Committee responds to humanitarian crises and helps people affected by conflict and disaster. MIT says its mission is to advance knowledge and educate students in science, technology, and other areas of scholarship. The American Folk Art Museum describes itself as a museum of folk and self-taught artists.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $4,992,528. The median grant was $10,000, although the largest was substantially higher: $4,816,477 to Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund for “philanthropic endeavors through a donor advised fund.” Other notable grants included $86,000 to Brigham and Women’s Hospital for general operating support, $25,000 each to the Brennan Center for Justice and Brown University, and $10,000 each to the Greater Boston Food Bank, Rosie’s Place, and Pine Street Inn.
The filing states that the foundation made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Because the filing is marked as the final return, this should not be treated as a current application process.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
John Guttag was listed as president on the 2020 filing.
Guttag Family Foundation is led by John Guttag, President on the 2020 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
John Guttag
President
New on the 2020 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Guttag Family Foundation
How much does Guttag Family Foundation give each year?
Guttag Family Foundation gave $5.0M across 13 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Guttag Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Guttag Family Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $10,000, and its average grant was $384,041, across 13 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Guttag Family Foundation give grants?
Guttag Family Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (7 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Guttag Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 15% of Guttag Family Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Guttag Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Guttag Family Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund ($4,816,477), Brigham and Women's Hospital ($86,000) and William J Brennan Center for Justice Inc ($25,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What does Guttag Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants included support for a donor-advised fund, a hospital, a university, organizations addressing homelessness and hunger, and organizations working in disaster relief, health services, and folk art. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Guttag Family Foundation?
Guttag Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
How much is Guttag Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Guttag Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $243K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Guttag Family Foundation's EIN?
Guttag Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8451379. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Does Guttag Family 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 year 2020
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