Robert W Goltermann and Marcia M Goltermann
Robert W Goltermann and Marcia M Goltermann is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in Elmhurst, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $153K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $166K. Net investment income was $118K.
Robert W Goltermann and Marcia M Goltermann at a glance
In short: Robert W Goltermann and Marcia M Goltermann gave $166K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $24K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $165,500
- +9.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -22.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $23,643
- +40.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $152,990
- -28.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% 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 Robert W Goltermann and Marcia M Goltermann funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Elmhurst Art Musuem ($50K). Together the top 7 received $166K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 39 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Robert W Goltermann and Marcia M Goltermann gives
- Giving fell 35% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 560% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $152K (2024) to $266K (2021). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $166K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst Art Musuem Elmhurst, IL | Charitable | $50,000 |
| St Peter's United Church of Christ Elmhurst, IL | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra Elmhurst, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Dupage Foundation Downers Grove, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra Chciago, IL | Charitable | $4,500 |
| Elmhurst Walk in Ministry Elmhurst, IL | Charitable | $1,000 |
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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 | $152,990 | $159,842 | $220,463 | $165,500 | 7 | $178,406 | $117,784 | $31,858 |
| 2024 | $213,611 | $7,042 | $211,449 | $151,500 | 9 | $164,393 | — | $38,127 |
| 2023 | $418,273 | $310,092 | $305,468 | $249,500 | 8 | $262,393 | $267,017 | $41,017 |
| 2022 | $413,650 | $1,835 | $319,108 | $256,000 | 8 | $268,918 | — | $54,907 |
| 2021 | $730,921 | $290,248 | $324,823 | $265,500 | 7 | $279,818 | $245,243 | $62,919 |
| 2020 | $765,496 | $4,454 | $297,441 | $235,551 | 12 | — | — | $67,001 |
| 2019 | $1,058,483 | $220,890 | $306,744 | $251,250 | 11 | — | $183,680 | $75,981 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert W Goltermann and Marcia M Goltermann reported a distributable amount of $32K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Robert W Goltermann and Marcia M Goltermann's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marcia A. Goltermann
Trustee
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Betsy Goltermann
Trustee
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert W. Goltermann (2019–2021) — 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 Robert W Goltermann and Marcia M Goltermann
How much does Robert W Goltermann and Marcia M Goltermann give each year?
Robert W Goltermann and Marcia M Goltermann gave $166K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $152K across 9 grants.
What is Robert W Goltermann and Marcia M Goltermann's typical grant size?
Robert W Goltermann and Marcia M Goltermann's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $23,643, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Robert W Goltermann and Marcia M Goltermann give grants?
Robert W Goltermann and Marcia M Goltermann gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Elmhurst, IL (5 grants).
Does Robert W Goltermann and Marcia M Goltermann give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Robert W Goltermann and Marcia M Goltermann's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (7 grants).
Who are Robert W Goltermann and Marcia M Goltermann's largest grantees?
Robert W Goltermann and Marcia M Goltermann's largest 2025 grantees include Elmhurst Art Musuem ($50,000), St Peter's United Church of Christ ($50,000) and Elmhurst University ($40,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Robert W Goltermann and Marcia M Goltermann?
Robert W Goltermann and Marcia M Goltermann reported $153K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $178K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $32K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Robert W Goltermann and Marcia M Goltermann?
Robert W Goltermann and Marcia M Goltermann is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in Elmhurst, IL. It holds $153K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Robert W Goltermann and Marcia M Goltermann's EIN?
Robert W Goltermann and Marcia M Goltermann's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3533428. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 May 18, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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