Howard L Gottlieb Foundation
Howard L Gottlieb Foundation is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $7K.
Howard L Gottlieb Foundation at a glance
In short: Howard L Gottlieb Foundation gave $7K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $7,009
- -89.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -60.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,505
- -74.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,505
- Primary geography
- Illinois (71% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Howard L Gottlieb Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Merit School of Music ($5K). Together the top 2 received $7K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 26 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Howard L Gottlieb Foundation gives
- Giving fell 78% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2025) to $366K (2021). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | Donation | $5,009 |
| Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX | Donation | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $2,594 | $11,695 | $7,009 | 2 | — | — |
| 2024 | $9,102 | — | $70,349 | $67,500 | 5 | — | — |
| 2023 | $549,054 | — | $104,157 | $97,500 | 6 | — | — |
| 2022 | $654,798 | $108,912 | $50,324 | $32,500 | 5 | $108,912 | — |
| 2021 | $595,386 | $4,258 | $453,440 | $365,500 | 8 | — | — |
| 2020 | $997,225 | $249,914 | $68,029 | $57,500 | 7 | — | $148,223 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Howard L Gottlieb Foundation is led by David Gottlieb, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Gottlieb
President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Barry N. Katz
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Neumann
Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: John J. Buttita (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Howard Gottlieb (2020) — President
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 Howard L Gottlieb Foundation
How much does Howard L Gottlieb Foundation give each year?
Howard L Gottlieb Foundation gave $7K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $68K across 5 grants.
Where does Howard L Gottlieb Foundation operate?
Howard L Gottlieb Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas.
What is Howard L Gottlieb Foundation's EIN?
Howard L Gottlieb Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-0460309. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 2, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work Howard L Gottlieb Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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