The Arthur R and Ruth D Lautz Charitable
The Arthur R and Ruth D Lautz Charitable is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Atlanta, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $57K. Net investment income was $116K.
The Arthur R and Ruth D Lautz Charitable at a glance
In short: The Arthur R and Ruth D Lautz Charitable gave $57K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $56,600
- -6.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,433
- +8.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $1,604,969
- +3.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (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 The Arthur R and Ruth D Lautz Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was High Museum Art ($15K). Together the top 6 received $57K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 44 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Arthur R and Ruth D Lautz Charitable gives
- Giving fell 55% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 65% 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 2018 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2018) to $179K (2021). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $57K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| High Museum Art Atlanta, GA | Community Development | $15,000 |
| Salvation Army Atlanta, GA | Community Development | $15,000 |
| The Shepherd Center Atlanta, GA | Community Development | $15,000 |
| The Giving Kitchen Atlanta, GA | Community Development | $10,000 |
| Songs for Kids Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA | Community Development | $1,500 |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank Atlanta, GA | Community Development | $100 |
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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 | $1,604,969 | $152,062 | $94,707 | $56,600 | 6 | $56,600 | $115,607 | $86,642 |
| 2024 | $1,556,847 | $106,384 | $95,847 | $60,617 | 7 | $60,617 | $71,154 | $84,902 |
| 2023 | $1,542,680 | $-7,563 | $151,976 | $102,867 | 7 | $102,867 | — | $79,862 |
| 2022 | $1,703,023 | $327,599 | $159,725 | $125,000 | 10 | $125,000 | $295,182 | $82,380 |
| 2021 | $1,524,824 | $103,074 | $212,303 | $179,000 | 14 | $179,000 | $69,771 | $102,590 |
| 2020 | $1,615,966 | $-132,977 | $186,176 | $155,000 | 5 | — | — | $92,736 |
| 2019 | $1,921,322 | $99,567 | $83,862 | $50,000 | 1 | — | $66,898 | $96,487 |
| 2018 | $1,905,617 | $93,145 | $75,815 | $40,040 | 3 | — | $57,370 | $91,578 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Arthur R and Ruth D Lautz Charitable reported a distributable amount of $87K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Arthur R and Ruth D Lautz Charitable is led by Karen Kropp, President on every filing since 2018; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Karen Kropp
President
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
$1K (2025)
James Lautz
Vice President
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $1K, to Karen Kropp (President).
Frequently asked questions about The Arthur R and Ruth D Lautz Charitable
How much does The Arthur R and Ruth D Lautz Charitable give each year?
The Arthur R and Ruth D Lautz Charitable gave $57K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $61K across 7 grants.
What is The Arthur R and Ruth D Lautz Charitable's typical grant size?
The Arthur R and Ruth D Lautz Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $12,500, and its average grant was $9,433, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Arthur R and Ruth D Lautz Charitable give grants?
The Arthur R and Ruth D Lautz Charitable gives mostly in Georgia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (6 grants).
Does The Arthur R and Ruth D Lautz Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Arthur R and Ruth D Lautz Charitable's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Development" (6 grants).
Who are The Arthur R and Ruth D Lautz Charitable's largest grantees?
The Arthur R and Ruth D Lautz Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include High Museum Art ($15,000), Salvation Army ($15,000) and The Shepherd Center ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Arthur R and Ruth D Lautz Charitable?
The Arthur R and Ruth D Lautz Charitable reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $57K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $87K (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 is The Arthur R and Ruth D Lautz Charitable?
The Arthur R and Ruth D Lautz Charitable is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Atlanta, GA. It holds $1.6M in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Arthur R and Ruth D Lautz Charitable's EIN?
The Arthur R and Ruth D Lautz Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3518512. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS February 16, 2021)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
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