The Gutfreund Foundation
The Gutfreund Foundation is a private foundation, based in Des Moines, IA. IRS filing data is available for 2021. In 2021, it awarded 5 grants totaling $210K. Net investment income was $68K.
The Gutfreund Foundation at a glance
In short: The Gutfreund Foundation gave $210K across 5 grants in 2021 (avg $42K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $210,400
- Grants made (2021)
- 5
- Average grant
- $42,080
- Median grant
- $2,400
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026. Covers 19 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Who The Gutfreund Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines ($202K). Together the top 5 received $210K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 5 grants totaling $210K.
*2021: Covers 19 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
*2021: Covers 19 months (fiscal year-end changed).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines Des Moines, IA | General Grant to Tax Exempt Charity | $202,000 |
| Joppa Outreach Des Moines, IA | General Grant to Tax Exempt Charity. | $4,000 |
| Dmarc Food Pantry Des Moines, IA | General Grant to Tax Exepmt Charity | $2,400 |
| Des Moines Public Schools Grab and Go Meals Des Moines, IA | Grant to Grab and Go Meals Program | $1,000 |
| Food Bank of Iowa Des Moines, IA | General Grant to Tax Exempt Charity. | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021* | $71,780 | $215,347 | $210,400 | 5 | $67,830 | $13,656 |
*2021: Covers 19 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gutfreund Foundation reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Gutfreund Foundation is led by Lynn D. McBrian, President on the 2021 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Lynn D. McBrian
President
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dixie D. Gutfreund
Director
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David M. Gutfreund
Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021. "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 Gutfreund Foundation
How much does The Gutfreund Foundation give each year?
The Gutfreund Foundation gave $210K across 5 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. The 2021 filing year covers 19 months because its fiscal year-end changed.
What is The Gutfreund Foundation's typical grant size?
The Gutfreund Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $2,400, and its average grant was $42,080, across 5 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Gutfreund Foundation give grants?
The Gutfreund Foundation gives mostly in Iowa: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Des Moines, IA (5 grants).
Does The Gutfreund Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 80% of The Gutfreund Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Gutfreund Foundation's largest grantees?
The Gutfreund Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines ($202,000), Joppa Outreach ($4,000) and Dmarc Food Pantry ($2,400), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How much is The Gutfreund Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, The Gutfreund Foundation reported a distributable amount of $14K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Gutfreund Foundation's EIN?
The Gutfreund Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1373994. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 20, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2021
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