The Gutenstein Heritage Foundation
The Gutenstein Heritage Foundation is a private foundation based in Salem, South Carolina. Its 2025 filing reports 15 grants totaling $443,144, supporting organizations with purposes including youth programs, food assistance, shelter, community activities, training, and climate research.
The Gutenstein Heritage Foundation at a glance
In short: The Gutenstein Heritage Foundation gave $443K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $30K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $443,144
- +58.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +7.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $29,543
- +47.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $6,080,606
- -1.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Indiana (67% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Gutenstein Heritage Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s 2023 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 610 Sweet Fern Trail, Salem, SC 29676
Phone: (612) 656-2828
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Gutenstein Heritage Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Temple Israel of Valparaiso ($51K). Together the top 10 received $384K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 29 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went primarily to organizations in Indiana (67%), followed by South Carolina (14%), Virginia (6%), Tennessee (5%), and New Jersey (3%). Its listed 2025 grants also included awards to organizations in other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Gutenstein Heritage Foundation gives
- 40% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $280K (2024) to $443K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $443K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Israel of Valparaiso Valparaiso, IN | Flock safety camera installation, security consultant program, land grading and drainage | $50,600 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana Portage, IN | Youth programs | $50,000 |
| Hilltop Neighborhood House Valparaiso, IN | Mission Kitchen | $50,000 |
| MAAC Foundation Inc Valparaiso, IN | K9 Training Center | $50,000 |
| The Caring Place Inc Valparaiso, IN | Playground | $45,000 |
| Keowee Falls CRO Salem, SC | Activity center, summer camps, CTFF & Stargirl, Green Steps, and Choir mic upgrade | $32,044 |
| Golden Corner Food Pantry Seneca, SC | Food pantry | $31,500 |
| Global Camps Africa Lynchburg, VA | To support operational costs for programs educating children in underserved communities | $25,000 |
| Ivy Tech Foundation Valparaiso, IN | Support Cyber Secuirty Operations Center and Awareness lab | $25,000 |
| Respite House Valparaiso, IN | Valpo Homeless Shelter | $25,000 |
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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 | $6,080,606 | $426,834 | $500,225 | $443,144 | 15 | $445,895 | $360,924 | $467,810 |
| 2024 | $6,153,997 | $256,646 | $348,430 | $280,371 | 14 | $283,818 | $194,555 | $445,747 |
| 2023 | $6,245,781 | $6,245,781 | — | — | — | — | — | $16,218 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gutenstein Heritage Foundation reported a distributable amount of $468K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations and projects. For example, The Caring Place describes its mission as providing inclusive services, shelter, and ongoing support for people experiencing domestic violence. Golden Corner Food Pantry says it provides emergency and supplemental food to disadvantaged and low-income residents of Oconee County, South Carolina. Global Camps Africa describes operating residential camps for children affected by HIV/AIDS, while Climate Central describes researching and reporting on climate change and its impacts and solutions.
Other 2025 grant purposes included youth programs, a mission kitchen, a K9 Training Center, a playground, a food pantry, a homeless shelter, animal-assisted support services, and a platform for sharing flood imagery.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $443,144. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $50,600, with a median grant of $25,000.
Among the larger awards were $50,600 to Temple Israel of Valparaiso for security cameras, a security consultant program, and land grading and drainage; $50,000 each to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana for youth programs, Hilltop Neighborhood House for its Mission Kitchen, and MAAC Foundation for its K9 Training Center; and $45,000 to The Caring Place for a playground. Other notable grants included $32,044 to Keowee Falls CRO for community activities and programs, $31,500 to Golden Corner Food Pantry, and $25,000 each to Global Camps Africa, Ivy Tech Foundation, and Respite House.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Gutenstein Heritage Foundation is led by Howard Gutenstein, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2023; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Howard Gutenstein
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ella Gutenstein
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hannah Gutenstein
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Salomon
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Gutenstein Heritage Foundation
How much does The Gutenstein Heritage Foundation give each year?
The Gutenstein Heritage Foundation gave $443K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $280K across 14 grants.
What is The Gutenstein Heritage Foundation's typical grant size?
The Gutenstein Heritage Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $29,543, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Gutenstein Heritage Foundation give grants?
The Gutenstein Heritage Foundation gives mostly in Indiana: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were South Carolina (14%) and Virginia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Valparaiso, IN (6 grants).
Does The Gutenstein Heritage Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 7% of The Gutenstein Heritage Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Gutenstein Heritage Foundation's largest grantees?
The Gutenstein Heritage Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Temple Israel of Valparaiso ($50,600), Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana ($50,000) and Hilltop Neighborhood House ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Gutenstein Heritage Foundation?
The Gutenstein Heritage Foundation reported $6.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $446K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $468K (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 does The Gutenstein Heritage Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations and projects. For example, The Caring Place describes its mission as providing inclusive services, shelter, and ongoing support for people experiencing domestic violence. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Gutenstein Heritage Foundation?
The foundation’s 2023 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Gutenstein Heritage Foundation's EIN?
The Gutenstein Heritage Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-3451558. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does The Gutenstein Heritage Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 18, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2025
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