Robert and Ellen Gutenstein Family
The Robert and Ellen Gutenstein Family is a private foundation based in Sarasota, Florida. Operating as a 501(c)(3) organization (EIN: 13-6227087), the foundation focuses on philanthropic giving across multiple sectors including education, health equity, reproductive health, and family support services.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
+9.1% YoY
Grant Count
69
-11.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$17K
+23.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports educational programs as a primary focus area. Additional funding priorities include:
- Education Programs — General educational support and educational initiatives
- Health Equity & Community Health — Programs working to accelerate health equity and community wellness
- Reproductive Health & Sexual Health — Healthcare programs addressing reproductive and sexual health
- Child Welfare & Family Support — Programs offering resources and support to families and youth
Grantmaking
Most recent tax filing: 2023
Grant Range
$150 - $150,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Sarasota, Florida and operates within the Sarasota philanthropic community.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $0
- Total Revenue: $1,935,229
- Total Expenses: $1,399,118
- Total Giving: $1,178,454
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $16,912,030 | $17,942,358 |
| Revenue | $1,935,229 | $646,417 | $386,148 |
| Expenses | $1,399,118 | $1,253,700 | $1,448,432 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,178,454 | $1,072,924 | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,712,920 | $468,662 | $217,504 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,065,889 | $1,159,935 | $1,141,684 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
200 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Lisa Silvershein — President & Treasurer (5 hours/week)
- Charles Salomon — Secretary (2 hours/week)
- Michael Gutenstein — VP & Assistant Treasurer (2 hours/week)
- Howard Gutenstein — Assistant Secretary (2 hours/week)
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LISA SILVERSHEIN | PRESIDENT & TREASURER | 5 | — |
| CHARLES SALOMON | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| MICHAEL GUTENSTEIN | VP & ASST TREASURER | 2 | — |
| HOWARD GUTENSTEIN | ASST SECRETARY | 2 | — |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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