The GSR Foundation Inc
The GSR Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Louisville, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $775K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $50K. Net investment income was $43K.
The GSR Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The GSR Foundation Inc gave $50K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $50K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $50,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $50,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $774,924
- +16.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (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 GSR Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Louisville Orchestra Endowment Inc ($50K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The GSR Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 149% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2020) to $50K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville Orchestra Endowment Inc Louisville, KY | General Operations | $50,000 |
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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 | $774,924 | $46,403 | $55,111 | $50,000 | 1 | $51,750 | $43,070 | $34,792 |
| 2024 | $668,002 | $22,001 | $55,039 | $50,000 | 1 | $51,750 | $18,962 | $31,437 |
| 2023 | $592,522 | $14,474 | $54,928 | $50,000 | 1 | $51,750 | $11,800 | $27,848 |
| 2022 | $536,269 | $19,480 | $56,537 | $50,000 | 1 | $51,536 | $12,811 | $27,629 |
| 2021 | $602,320 | $13,716 | $39,635 | $32,000 | 1 | $33,500 | $5,936 | $30,933 |
| 2020 | $595,905 | $110,395 | $43,683 | $31,075 | 3 | — | $8,557 | $27,711 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The GSR Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $35K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The GSR Foundation Inc is led by Gary D. Russell, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gary D. Russell
President
President & Treasurer → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sue A. Russell
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Abby R. Jackson
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The GSR Foundation Inc
How much does The GSR Foundation Inc give each year?
The GSR Foundation Inc gave $50K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $50K across 1 grant.
How large is The GSR Foundation Inc?
The GSR Foundation Inc reported $775K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $52K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $35K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The GSR Foundation Inc operate?
The GSR Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Kentucky.
What is The GSR Foundation Inc's EIN?
The GSR Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3784779. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 September 24, 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 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
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