Larry a and Marlene L Guthrie
Larry a and Marlene L Guthrie is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports $110,000 in grants to 18 organizations, including behavioral and mental health, veterans’ services, cancer support, domestic violence services, and community assistance organizations.
Larry a and Marlene L Guthrie at a glance
In short: Larry a and Marlene L Guthrie gave $110K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $110,000
- +340.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +350.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,111
- -2.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,568,565
- -0.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (70% 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 Larry a and Marlene L Guthrie
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. The filing does not describe an application process or required materials.
- Contact
Mailing address: 525 W Monroe Street 1900, Chicago, IL 60661
Phone: (312) 902-5276
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Larry a and Marlene L Guthrie funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Thresholds ($25K). Together the top 10 received $96K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 22 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in Illinois (70% of grant dollars), Georgia (10%), Florida (9%), New York (5%), and California (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
How Larry a and Marlene L Guthrie gives
- In 2025 it paid out 84% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2024) to $110K (2025). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $110K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Thresholds Chicago, IL | 2025 Contribution | $25,000 |
| St Paul Apostle Church Gurnee, IL | 2025 Contribution | $10,500 |
| American Cancer Society Inc Atlanta, GA | 2025 Contribution | $10,000 |
| Independence Center Waukegan, IL | 2025 Contribution | $10,000 |
| NAMI Illinois Inc Chicago, IL | 2025 Contribution | $10,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Inc Jacksonville, FL | 2025 Contribution | $10,000 |
| A Safe Place Oakland, CA | 2025 Contribution | $5,000 |
| Cool Ministries Waukegan, IL | 2025 Contribution | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA Inc New York, NY | 2025 Contribution | $5,000 |
| Preservation Foundation (LCFP) Libertyville, IL | 2025 Contribution | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,568,565 | $131,301 | $132,978 | $110,000 | 18 | $111,615 | $112,912 | $132,886 |
| 2024 | $2,570,242 | $115,451 | $36,707 | $25,000 | 4 | $26,265 | $105,010 | $124,928 |
| 2023 | $139,515 | $139,515 | — | — | — | — | $415 | $573 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Larry a and Marlene L Guthrie reported a distributable amount of $133K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose own missions span several areas. For example, The Thresholds says it provides behavioral and primary healthcare for people living with mental health and substance use conditions. NAMI Illinois says it works to improve quality of life for people with mental health disorders and their families through support, education, and advocacy. Wounded Warrior Project describes its work as focused on the well-being of post-9/11 veterans, active-duty service members, and their families.
Other 2025 recipients include the American Cancer Society, which says it works to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families; Turning Point, which describes its mission as confronting domestic violence in McHenry County; and COOL Ministries, which says it assists families in need by reducing hunger and homelessness while encouraging personal growth and self-sufficiency.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $110,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $25,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Its largest reported grants included:
Other reported grants included $5,000 each to A Safe Place, COOL Ministries, Doctors Without Borders USA Inc, Preservation Foundation (LCFP), Purple Plunge, and Turning Point Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Stuart Grass and Carrie Guthrie as directors.
Larry a and Marlene L Guthrie's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carrie Guthrie
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stuart Grass
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Larry a and Marlene L Guthrie
How much does Larry a and Marlene L Guthrie give each year?
Larry a and Marlene L Guthrie gave $110K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $25K across 4 grants.
What is Larry a and Marlene L Guthrie's typical grant size?
Larry a and Marlene L Guthrie's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,111, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Larry a and Marlene L Guthrie give grants?
Larry a and Marlene L Guthrie gives mostly in Illinois: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (10%) and Florida (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (3 grants), Waukegan, IL (2 grants) and Atlanta, GA (2 grants).
Does Larry a and Marlene L Guthrie give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Larry a and Marlene L Guthrie's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "2025 Contribution" (18 grants).
Who are Larry a and Marlene L Guthrie's largest grantees?
Larry a and Marlene L Guthrie's largest 2025 grantees include The Thresholds ($25,000), St Paul Apostle Church ($10,500) and American Cancer Society Inc ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Larry a and Marlene L Guthrie?
Larry a and Marlene L Guthrie reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $112K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $133K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Larry a and Marlene L Guthrie fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose own missions span several areas. For example, The Thresholds says it provides behavioral and primary healthcare for people living with mental health and substance use conditions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Larry a and Marlene L Guthrie?
The foundation 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 Larry a and Marlene L Guthrie's EIN?
Larry a and Marlene L Guthrie's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-6669677. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does Larry a and Marlene L Guthrie 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Larry a and Marlene L Guthrie funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/larry-a-and-marlene-l-guthrie-morg_7f6f11be64cb4cb7a51a016e90f850f3
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