Stella and Charles Guttman Foundation
The Stella and Charles Guttman Foundation, Inc. is a New York-based private foundation established in 1959 by Charles Guttman, a successful New York businessman. The foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization headquartered at 45 Rockefeller Plaza, Suite 2000, New York, NY 10111.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.4M
-11.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
-18.7% YoY
Grant Count
54
-18.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$20K
-0.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission centers on charitable giving principally in the New York City area. Historically, the Guttman Foundation has supported programs to improve and expand educational opportunities and the delivery of health and social services for children, youth, and families in low-income neighborhoods.
Since 2014, the foundation has directed a substantial portion of its grantmaking to early childhood programs serving low-income infants, toddlers, and preschoolers as they transition to kindergarten. Special emphasis is placed on programs that improve quality, expand services, and create a strong continuum of care for children ages 0-3 in high-need neighborhoods.
Grantmaking
Since its founding, the Guttman Foundation has contributed over $109 million dollars to charitable organizations.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking is principally focused on the New York City area.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of fiscal year 2023:
- Total Assets: $10.7 million
- Total Revenue: $1.3 million
- Total Expenses: $1.83 million
- Total Liabilities: $130,000
The foundation has been tax-exempt since March 1961.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,446,142 | $10,662,201 | $10,842,970 |
| Revenue | $998,788 | $1,296,594 | $151,707 |
| Expenses | $1,837,271 | $1,833,580 | $2,165,021 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,578,752 | $1,876,081 | $1,967,352 |
| Net Investment Income | $803,085 | $1,096,131 | — |
| Distributable Amount | $494,239 | $758,527 | $603,036 |
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Stella and Charles Guttman Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Suzanne C. Sousa serves as Executive Director of the foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN BUTLER PLUM | SECRETARY (FROM 07/2024) | 2 | — |
| PETER HERBERT | VICE-PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| ROBERT S GASSMAN | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| PATRICIA L FRANCY | ASSISTANT TREASURER | 2 | — |
| EVELYN J BLANCK | PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| SISTER PAULETTE LO MONACO | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SUZANNE SOUSA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $230,000 |
| ELIZABETH LEIMAN KRAIEM | SECRETARY (THRU 07/2024) | 2 | — |
Contact Information
Telephone: (212) 371-7082
Email: ssousa@guttmanfoundation.org
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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