The Joanne W Gauntt Foundation Dated
The Joanne W Gauntt Foundation Dated is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2025 grants included support for animal welfare organizations and university foundations.
The Joanne W Gauntt Foundation Dated at a glance
In short: The Joanne W Gauntt Foundation Dated gave $3.6M across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $237K), top state Kentucky. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,560,000
- +13.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- -11.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $237,333
- +28.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $60,000
- Total assets
- $68,994,004
- +6.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (39% 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 Joanne W Gauntt Foundation Dated
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 803878, Chicago, IL 60680
Phone: (312) 630-6000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Joanne W Gauntt Foundation Dated funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Kentucky Humane Society ($1.3M). Together the top 10 received $3.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 70 (39%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars by recipient state were reported as Kentucky 39%, Florida 21%, North Carolina 20%, Minnesota 8%, and Michigan 7%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Joanne W Gauntt Foundation Dated open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 15 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% 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 (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 $3.1M (2020) to $3.8M (2022). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $3.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Humane Society Louisville, KY | General Support | $1,290,000 |
| North Carolina Veterinary Medical Fdn Raleigh, NC | General Support | $700,000 |
| University of Florida Foundation Inc Gainesville, FL | General Support | $400,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation Minneapolis, MN | General Support | $300,000 |
| Horse Haven Howell, MI | General Support | $250,000 |
| ASPCA New York, NY | General Support | $160,000 |
| Humane Society of Greater Miami North Miami Beach, FL | General Support | $145,000 |
| Helping Animals Live and Overcome Inc Sebastian, FL | General Support | $60,000 |
| Miami Dade Animal Services Doral, FL | General Support | $50,000 |
| Woodford Humane Society Versailles, KY | General Support | $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 | $68,994,004 | $8,658,176 | $4,387,564 | $3,560,000 | 15 | $3,881,831 | $8,260,335 | $4,064,210 |
| 2024 | $64,656,460 | $4,957,795 | $3,850,478 | $3,140,000 | 17 | $3,445,249 | $4,589,715 | $3,883,736 |
| 2023 | $63,490,814 | $3,050,182 | $3,936,858 | $3,340,500 | 13 | $3,617,376 | $2,747,561 | $3,505,700 |
| 2022 | $64,386,009 | $4,207,666 | $4,505,451 | $3,784,500 | 14 | $4,097,550 | $3,911,655 | $3,628,643 |
| 2021 | $64,627,477 | $7,399,129 | $4,134,333 | $3,268,000 | 11 | $3,679,858 | $7,006,742 | $4,093,440 |
| 2020 | $61,295,054 | $2,314,017 | $3,654,710 | $3,080,500 | 13 | — | $1,145,396 | $3,506,759 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Joanne W Gauntt Foundation Dated reported a distributable amount of $4.1M 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 grantees include organizations working in animal welfare and university support. For example, Woodford Humane Society describes its mission as preventing cruelty to animals and promoting animal welfare. Lexington Humane Society says it advocates for compassionate treatment of animals, educates the community about responsible pet ownership, and promotes adoption. The University of Minnesota Foundation describes its purpose as supporting the University of Minnesota.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $3,560,000. Grant amounts ranged from $15,000 to $1,290,000, with a median of $60,000. The largest grants included $1,290,000 to Kentucky Humane Society, $700,000 to North Carolina Veterinary Medical Foundation, $400,000 to University of Florida Foundation, $300,000 to University of Minnesota Foundation, and $250,000 to Horse Haven. Each of these grants was listed for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Northern Trust Company as trustee and Michael Weintraub as charitable manager.
The Joanne W Gauntt Foundation Dated's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Northern Trust Company
Trustee
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$289K (2021) → $531K (2025)
Michael Weintraub
Charitable Manager
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$46K (2020) → $101K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: The Northern Trust (2020) — Trustee
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 $531K, to Northern Trust Company (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Joanne W Gauntt Foundation Dated
How much does The Joanne W Gauntt Foundation Dated give each year?
The Joanne W Gauntt Foundation Dated gave $3.6M across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3.1M across 17 grants.
What is The Joanne W Gauntt Foundation Dated's typical grant size?
The Joanne W Gauntt Foundation Dated's median grant in 2025 was $60,000, and its average grant was $237,333, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Joanne W Gauntt Foundation Dated give grants?
The Joanne W Gauntt Foundation Dated's top state is Kentucky, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (21%) and North Carolina (20%).
Does The Joanne W Gauntt Foundation Dated give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Joanne W Gauntt Foundation Dated's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Joanne W Gauntt Foundation Dated's largest grantees?
The Joanne W Gauntt Foundation Dated's largest 2025 grantees include Kentucky Humane Society ($1,290,000), North Carolina Veterinary Medical Fdn ($700,000) and University of Florida Foundation Inc ($400,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Joanne W Gauntt Foundation Dated?
The Joanne W Gauntt Foundation Dated reported $69.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.1M (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 Joanne W Gauntt Foundation Dated fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grantees include organizations working in animal welfare and university support. For example, Woodford Humane Society describes its mission as preventing cruelty to animals and promoting animal welfare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Joanne W Gauntt Foundation Dated?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Joanne W Gauntt Foundation Dated's EIN?
The Joanne W Gauntt Foundation Dated's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-7018780. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Joanne W Gauntt Foundation Dated 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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