Sidney & Bobette Guller Family Foundation
SIDNEY & BOBETTE GULLER FAMILY is a private foundation based in Chesterfield, Missouri. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations in Missouri and Indiana, including community, social-service, cultural, and other organizations.
Sidney & Bobette Guller Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Sidney & Bobette Guller Family Foundation gave $323K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in Missouri. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $323,433
- +4.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- -12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,102
- +19.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,347,021
- +2.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (7 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (73% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Sidney & Bobette Guller Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing names Mitchell Waldman as the contact. Forms and materials are optional, and the filing states there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Mitchell Waldman
Mailing address: 14615 Kendall Ridge Dr, Chesterfield, MO 63017
Phone: (314) 832-4500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sidney & Bobette Guller Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Community Center ($149K). Together the top 10 received $322K.
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 70 grants of 82 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 73% of grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri and 27% to recipients in Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Sidney & Bobette Guller Family Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 14 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $27K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 43% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 26% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 167% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $309K (2023) to $439K (2021). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $323K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Center St. Louis, MO | Community Support | $149,000 |
| Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation Indianapolis, IN | Community Support | $88,376 |
| Jewish Family Services of St Louis St. Louis, MO | Community Support | $20,767 |
| ALS Association of St Louis St. Louis, MO | Community Support | $20,000 |
| Congregation Shaare Emeth St. Louis, MO | Community Support | $20,000 |
| Crown Center St. Louis, MO | Community Support | $11,000 |
| Missouri Better Foundation St Peters, MO | Community Support | $5,000 |
| National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis, MO | Community Support | $5,000 |
| St Louis Zoo Association St. Louis, MO | Community Support | $2,500 |
| SLSO St Louis Symphony Orchestra St. Louis, MO | Community Support | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,347,021 | $250,369 | $380,066 | $323,433 | 14 | $323,433 | $193,905 | $193,613 |
| 2023 | $3,272,215 | $-252,526 | $365,065 | $308,926 | 16 | $308,926 | $12,140 | $182,191 |
| 2022 | $3,886,406 | $186,117 | $406,426 | $337,315 | 16 | $337,315 | $116,288 | $194,731 |
| 2021 | $4,106,715 | $2,073,886 | $542,884 | $438,505 | 17 | $438,505 | $1,854,586 | $212,909 |
| 2020 | $2,575,713 | $1,457,292 | $401,844 | $399,232 | 19 | — | $91,620 | $145,456 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sidney & Bobette Guller Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $194K for 2024 — 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 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. The Jewish Community Center says it enriches lives, builds community, promotes inclusivity, and creates meaningful Jewish experiences. Jewish Family Services of St. Louis says it supports people in need through services including a food pantry, older-adult services, and clinical services. The National Council of Jewish Women describes its work as advocacy and community service to improve quality of life and ensure rights and freedoms.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $323,433 across 14 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $240 to $149,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Its largest reported awards were $149,000 to the Jewish Community Center in St. Louis, $88,376 to the Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation in Indianapolis, $20,767 to Jewish Family Services of St. Louis, and $20,000 each to the ALS Association of St. Louis and Congregation Shaare Emeth.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mitchell Waldman and Todd Waldman as trustees.
Sidney & Bobette Guller Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mitchell Waldman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$18K (2022) → $21K (2024)
Todd Waldman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$48K (2021) → $21K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $21K, to Mitchell Waldman (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Sidney & Bobette Guller Family Foundation
How much does Sidney & Bobette Guller Family Foundation give each year?
Sidney & Bobette Guller Family Foundation gave $323K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $309K across 16 grants.
What is Sidney & Bobette Guller Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Sidney & Bobette Guller Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $23,102, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Sidney & Bobette Guller Family Foundation that year got $20K on average.
Where does Sidney & Bobette Guller Family Foundation give grants?
Sidney & Bobette Guller Family Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Indiana (27%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (12 grants).
Does Sidney & Bobette Guller Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Sidney & Bobette Guller Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Support" (14 grants).
Who are Sidney & Bobette Guller Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Sidney & Bobette Guller Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Community Center ($149,000), Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation ($88,376) and Jewish Family Services of St Louis ($20,767), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sidney & Bobette Guller Family Foundation?
Sidney & Bobette Guller Family Foundation reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $323K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $194K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Sidney & Bobette Guller Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. The Jewish Community Center says it enriches lives, builds community, promotes inclusivity, and creates meaningful Jewish experiences. Jewish Family Services of St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sidney & Bobette Guller Family Foundation?
The 2024 filing names Mitchell Waldman as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Sidney & Bobette Guller Family Foundation's EIN?
Sidney & Bobette Guller Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6857707. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Sidney & Bobette Guller Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/sidney-and-bobette-guller-family-foundation-morg_63048d610e0940a2a5b449283103b5a1
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