Guttenplan Family Foundation Inc
Guttenplan Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Middletown, New Jersey. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations including churches and Christian ministries, an environmental organization, and a hunger-relief provider.
Guttenplan Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Guttenplan Family Foundation Inc gave $376K across 29 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in New Jersey. 17% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $375,780
- +19.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 29
- -9.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,958
- +32.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $5,363,163
- -0.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (5 of 29, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (63% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Guttenplan Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 100 State Route 36 East, Middletown, NJ 07748
Phone: (732) 495-9480
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Guttenplan Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Park Church ($140K). Together the top 10 received $298K.
Grant Size Distribution
135 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 131 grants of 135 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 63% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey, 13% to Ohio, 7% to New York, 4% to Virginia, and 3% to Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Guttenplan Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 29 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 79% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 76% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 118% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $207K (2023) to $376K (2025). In 2025 it made 29 grants totaling $376K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Park Church Tinton Falls, NJ | To support the cause of inviting and inspiring people to follow jesus. | $140,000 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund & PIF (DAF) Cincinnati, OH | To Support Future Grants to Qualified Charitable Organizations. | $40,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes Red Bank, NJ | To lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with jesus christ and his church. | $25,000 |
| Clean Ocean Action Highlands, NJ | To protect and clean up the New Jersey and New York coast. | $20,000 |
| Lunch Break Red Bank, NJ | To support the mission to alleviate hunger and lead those served to self-sufficiency and healthier lifestyles. | $15,000 |
| Summit Church Hackensack, NJ | To support the cause of inviting & inspiring people to follow jesus. | $15,000 |
| Family and Childrens Service Mineola, NY | To protect and strengthen long island's most vulnerable children. | $12,680 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ Inc Orlando, FL | Win, Build and Send Christ-Centered Multiplying Disciples. | $10,000 |
| HMH Foundation Cuyahoga FLS, OH | To support in raising fund for all humility of mary housing programs / entities. | $10,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering New York, NY | To support a cause which is engaged in finding a cure for cancer. | $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 | $5,363,163 | $753,347 | $413,901 | $375,780 | 29 | $375,780 | $361,908 | $319,656 |
| 2024 | $5,367,478 | $825,722 | $348,041 | $313,475 | 32 | $313,475 | $490,653 | $283,903 |
| 2023 | $5,149,665 | $776,139 | $246,820 | $206,705 | 24 | $206,705 | $445,100 | $244,010 |
| 2022 | $4,849,025 | $479,603 | $243,119 | $213,850 | 24 | $213,850 | $353,899 | $244,196 |
| 2021 | $4,695,423 | $256,135 | $271,629 | $250,352 | 26 | $250,352 | $186,844 | $262,271 |
| 2020 | $4,748,429 | $718,651 | $281,239 | $255,004 | 23 | — | $275,754 | $205,757 |
| 2019 | $4,614,188 | $680,967 | $255,972 | $217,050 | 25 | — | $403,273 | $218,759 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Guttenplan Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $320K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable purposes. For example, Park Church describes itself as a Christian church and religious organization; Clean Ocean Action says it works to protect New Jersey and New York coastal waters from pollution and other threats; and Lunch Break says it provides food, emergency shelter, clothing, and life skills to people in need.
Other 2025 recipients include HMH Foundation, which says it raises and distributes funds to support Humility of Mary Housing and its affiliates; Aliyah Foundation, which describes its work as promoting Christian-Jewish unity through educational programs; and Count Basie Theatre, which says it offers cultural and artistic programming in New Jersey.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 29 grants totaling $375,780. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $140,000, with a median of $5,000.
The largest reported grants included $140,000 to Park Church; $40,000 to Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund & PIF (DAF); $25,000 to Fellowship of Christian Athletes; $20,000 to Clean Ocean Action; and $15,000 each to Lunch Break and Summit Church. Other notable grants included $12,680 to Family and Childrens Service and $10,000 each to Campus Crusade for Christ, HMH Foundation, Memorial Sloan Kettering, and Aliyah Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jack Guttenplan, Patsy Guttenplan, and Ariel Maroldi as trustees.
Guttenplan Family Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jack Guttenplan
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Patsy Guttenplan
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Ariel Maroldi
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Adam Guttenplan (2019–2024) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Guttenplan Family Foundation Inc
How much does Guttenplan Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Guttenplan Family Foundation Inc gave $376K across 29 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $313K across 32 grants.
What is Guttenplan Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Guttenplan Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $12,958, across 29 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Guttenplan Family Foundation Inc that year got $12K on average.
Where does Guttenplan Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Guttenplan Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New Jersey: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Ohio (13%) and New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Red Bank, NJ (3 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Little Silver, NJ (2 grants).
Does Guttenplan Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 29 grants with a stated purpose on Guttenplan Family Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Guttenplan Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Guttenplan Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Park Church ($140,000), Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund & PIF (DAF) ($40,000) and Fellowship of Christian Athletes ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Guttenplan Family Foundation Inc?
Guttenplan Family Foundation Inc reported $5.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $376K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $320K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Guttenplan Family Foundation Inc fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Guttenplan Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Guttenplan Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Guttenplan Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3764072. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Guttenplan Family Foundation Inc 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 26, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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