The James R and Catherine M Gaunt Family
The James R and Catherine M Gaunt Family is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. In its 2025 filing, it reported giving $75,000 through 10 grants to charitable organizations in Ohio and Indiana.
The James R and Catherine M Gaunt Family at a glance
In short: The James R and Catherine M Gaunt Family gave $75K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Ohio. 70% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $75,000
- +7.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +42.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,500
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $820,840
- +80.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 70% first-time grantees (7 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (80% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The James R and Catherine M Gaunt Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 630858, Cincinnati, OH 45263-0858
Phone: (513) 534-5310
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The James R and Catherine M Gaunt Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Little Fork Family Advocacy Center Inc ($15K). Together the top 10 received $75K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 34 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 20% to recipients in Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The James R and Catherine M Gaunt Family open to new grantees?
70%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 10 grantees (70%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 30% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 36% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 126% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2021) to $75K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Little Fork Family Advocacy Center Inc Batavia, OH | General Operating | $15,000 |
| St Xavier High School Cincinnati, OH | Rosemary's Fund Support | $10,000 |
| Archbishop McNicholas High School Cincinnati, OH | Theater Boosters Program | $10,000 |
| Adec Inc Bristol, IN | General Operating | $10,000 |
| May We Help Inc Cincinnati, OH | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Mercy Neigborhood Ministries Inc Cincinnati, OH | General Operating | $5,000 |
| College Mentors for Kids Inc Indianapolis, IN | General Operating | $5,000 |
| The Lit Movement Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $5,000 |
| Do It for Jack Loveland, OH | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Operation Give Back Blue Ash, OH | General Operating | $5,000 |
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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 | $820,840 | $463,007 | $96,049 | $75,000 | 10 | $79,089 | $444,613 | $62,783 |
| 2024 | $453,878 | $93,308 | $87,764 | $70,000 | 7 | $73,144 | $78,548 | $63,024 |
| 2023 | $448,336 | $18,863 | $70,127 | $55,000 | 6 | $57,710 | $6,641 | $53,365 |
| 2022 | $499,599 | $34,010 | $68,045 | $55,000 | 8 | $57,349 | $23,129 | $52,424 |
| 2021 | $533,637 | $44,732 | $49,389 | $35,000 | 3 | $35,588 | $32,850 | $54,126 |
| 2020 | $538,291 | $261,624 | $44,166 | $36,500 | 5 | — | $79,165 | $34,680 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The James R and Catherine M Gaunt Family reported a distributable amount of $63K 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 included $15,000 to Little Fork Family Advocacy Center, whose stated mission is to bring trauma-informed care to families in rural southwest Ohio affected by abuse and trauma. ADEC, which received $10,000, says it empowers people with disabilities to live fulfilled lives in their communities. May We Help, a $5,000 recipient, says it provides free, volunteer-led support and custom devices for children and adults with disabilities.
Other 2025 recipients describe their work as connecting children with college-student mentors (College Mentors for Kids, $5,000) and promoting educational equity and community outreach for students and families in need (Operation Give Back, $5,000).
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $75,000 across 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $15,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Its largest awards were $15,000 to Little Fork Family Advocacy Center for general operating support, and $10,000 each to St Xavier High School for Rosemary’s Fund support, Archbishop McNicholas High School for its theater boosters program, and ADEC for general operating support.
Other 2025 grants were $5,000 each to May We Help, Mercy Neighborhood Ministries, College Mentors for Kids, The LIT Movement, Do It for Jack, and Operation Give Back. The grants to May We Help, Mercy Neighborhood Ministries, College Mentors for Kids, Do It for Jack, and Operation Give Back were for general operating or general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Fifth Third Bank N A is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
The James R and Catherine M Gaunt Family's only listed officer is Fifth Third Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Fifth Third Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$7K (2020) → $17K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $17K, to Fifth Third Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The James R and Catherine M Gaunt Family
How much does The James R and Catherine M Gaunt Family give each year?
The James R and Catherine M Gaunt Family gave $75K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $70K across 7 grants.
What is The James R and Catherine M Gaunt Family's typical grant size?
The James R and Catherine M Gaunt Family's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,500, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The James R and Catherine M Gaunt Family that year got $7K on average.
Where does The James R and Catherine M Gaunt Family give grants?
The James R and Catherine M Gaunt Family gives mostly in Ohio: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Indiana (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (5 grants).
Does The James R and Catherine M Gaunt Family give general operating support?
Yes: 80% of The James R and Catherine M Gaunt Family's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The James R and Catherine M Gaunt Family's largest grantees?
The James R and Catherine M Gaunt Family's largest 2025 grantees include Little Fork Family Advocacy Center Inc ($15,000), St Xavier High School ($10,000) and Archbishop McNicholas High School ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The James R and Catherine M Gaunt Family?
The James R and Catherine M Gaunt Family reported $821K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $79K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $63K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The James R and Catherine M Gaunt Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included $15,000 to Little Fork Family Advocacy Center, whose stated mission is to bring trauma-informed care to families in rural southwest Ohio affected by abuse and trauma. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The James R and Catherine M Gaunt Family?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The James R and Catherine M Gaunt Family's EIN?
The James R and Catherine M Gaunt Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-6233509. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The James R and Catherine M Gaunt Family 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 20, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). The James R and Catherine M Gaunt Family funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-james-r-and-catherine-m-gaunt-family-morg_d335a62f057647febe60c113c2705315
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