The Guller Foundation
The Guller Foundation is a private foundation, based in St. Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 6 grants totaling $404K. Net investment income was $23K.
The Guller Foundation at a glance
In short: The Guller Foundation gave $404K across 6 grants in 2022 (avg $67K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $404,164
- +17.0% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $67,361
- +36.5% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $66,723
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The Guller Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Kol Rinah ($135K). Together the top 6 received $404K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 22 (68%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Guller Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $339K (2020) to $404K (2022). In 2022 it made 6 grants totaling $404K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kol Rinah St. Louis, MO | Religious | $134,500 |
| Congregation B'nai Amoona St. Louis, MO | Religious | $134,500 |
| Washington Universtiy St. Louis, MO | Educational | $120,000 |
| Essex Cares St. Louis, MO | Community Support | $13,446 |
| St Louis Community Foundation Clayton, MO | Community Support | $1,000 |
| Sidney & Bobette Guller Family Foundation St. Louis, MO | Community Support | $718 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $23,324 | $404,872 | $404,164 | 6 | $404,164 | $22,616 | $29,387 |
| 2021 | $381,548 | $56,609 | $347,490 | $345,500 | 7 | $345,500 | $42,619 | $41,855 |
| 2020 | $684,429 | $10,042 | $340,772 | $338,500 | 9 | — | $44,726 | $50,508 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Guller Foundation reported a distributable amount of $29K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Guller Foundation's 2022 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Keith Guller
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mitchell Waldman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Guller Foundation
How much does The Guller Foundation give each year?
The Guller Foundation gave $404K across 6 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $346K across 7 grants.
What is The Guller Foundation's typical grant size?
The Guller Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $66,723, and its average grant was $67,361, across 6 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Guller Foundation give grants?
The Guller Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (5 grants).
Does The Guller Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Guller Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Support" (3 grants).
Who are The Guller Foundation's largest grantees?
The Guller Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Kol Rinah ($134,500), Congregation B'nai Amoona ($134,500) and Washington Universtiy ($120,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How much is The Guller Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, The Guller Foundation reported a distributable amount of $29K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Guller Foundation's EIN?
The Guller Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1303416. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
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)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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