The Lauth Foundation Inc
The Lauth Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Carmel, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $84K. Net investment income was $63K.
The Lauth Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Lauth Foundation Inc gave $84K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $84,225
- -24.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- -35.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,358
- +16.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,000
- Total assets
- $1,917,589
- -1.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Indiana (76% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Lauth Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lake Maxinkuckee Environmental Fund Inc ($21K). Together the top 9 received $84K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 55 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Lauth Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 32% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 80% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $84K (2025) to $161K (2020). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $84K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Maxinkuckee Environmental Fund Inc Culver, IN | General Fund | $21,225 |
| Second Presbyterian Church Indianapolis, IN | General Fund | $15,000 |
| Turning Point USA Inc Indianapolis, IN | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Goodwill Foundation Inc Bradenton, FL | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Indianapolis Colts Foundation Indianapolis, IN | General Fund | $9,000 |
| Gleaners Food Bank Indianapolis, IN | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Vail Health Services Foundation Vail, CO | General Fund | $5,000 |
| The Fortune Society Inc Long Island City, NY | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Indiana Blind Children's Foundation Indianapolis, IN | General Fund | $4,000 |
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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 | $1,917,589 | $93,554 | $116,676 | $84,225 | 9 | $85,950 | $62,828 | $107,394 |
| 2024 | $1,940,628 | $-69,267 | $137,835 | $112,102 | 14 | $113,697 | $40,864 | $104,778 |
| 2023 | $2,185,432 | $53,620 | $147,397 | $122,345 | 13 | $124,518 | $31,407 | $99,843 |
| 2022 | $2,239,997 | $-6,123 | $150,932 | $123,500 | 12 | $124,963 | $19,105 | $106,339 |
| 2021 | $2,399,435 | $48,076 | $168,225 | $130,092 | 7 | $131,922 | $19,773 | $124,376 |
| 2020 | $2,493,357 | $-948 | $222,604 | $160,854 | 16 | — | $11,256 | $131,745 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lauth Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $107K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Lauth Foundation Inc is led by Robert L. Lauth Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert L. Lauth Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Powers
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Elizabeth L. Powers
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Joseph Andrews
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Kevin O'Neill
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Laura L. Andrews
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Leigh Ann O'Neill
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Robin S. Lauth
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $1K, to Leigh Ann O'Neill (Director). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Lauth Foundation Inc
How much does The Lauth Foundation Inc give each year?
The Lauth Foundation Inc gave $84K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $112K across 14 grants.
What is The Lauth Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Lauth Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $9,000, and its average grant was $9,358, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Lauth Foundation Inc give grants?
The Lauth Foundation Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (12%) and Colorado (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (5 grants).
Does The Lauth Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Lauth Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Lauth Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Lauth Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Lake Maxinkuckee Environmental Fund Inc ($21,225), Second Presbyterian Church ($15,000) and Turning Point USA Inc ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Lauth Foundation Inc?
The Lauth Foundation Inc reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $86K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $107K (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 is The Lauth Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Lauth Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2059843. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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