The Louie R and Gertrude

SARASOTA, FL EIN: 59-6142359

The Louie R and Gertrude is a private foundation, based in SARASOTA, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 13 grants totaling $144K. Net investment income was $217K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.7M

+2.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$144K

-35.3% YoY

Grant Count

13

-27.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$11K

-10.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Louie R and Gertrude reported a distributable amount of $162K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About The Louie R and Gertrude

Based on IRS filings

The Louie R and Gertrude is a private foundation, based in SARASOTA, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 13 grants totaling $144K. Net investment income was $217K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

7states

Cities

ArcadiaBradentonChristmasClermontEdgefieldFairviewFriscoJacksonLakewood RanchLargoMyakka CitySarasotaSpringfieldSwanseaTampaTulsa

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$88K$177K$265K$353K20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$2,653,183$2,601,827$2,571,733
Revenue$240,312$292,271$-122,609
Expenses$188,956$252,410$126,460
Qualifying Distributions$151,429$229,189$101,255
Net Investment Income$216,915$290,666$46,577
Distributable Amount$162,342$150,803$158,226

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$56K$111K$167K$222K11 grants20208 grants202110 grants202218 grants202313 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

CAMP ELLIE MAE$22KCHILDREN'S GUARDIAN FUND$16KCHRISTIAN FAMILY CHURCH …$15KRBI'S SOFTBALL OF FLORID…$15KWOODLAND EARLY CHILDHOOD…$15KBOOKS FOR KIDS$10KCHURCH OF CHRIST$10KLAKEWOOD RANCH BASEBALL$10KROTARY GIFT OF LIFE$10KSALVATION ARMY$10K

Grant Size Distribution

60 grants across all recorded years

60<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Camp Ellie Mae ($22,000), Children's Guardian Fund ($16,447), Christian Family Church Sarasota Inc ($15,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
BOOKS FOR KIDS LAKEWOOD RANCH, FLGENREAL$10,000
CAMP ELLIE MAE SWANSEA, MAGENERAL$22,000
CHILDREN'S GUARDIAN FUND SARASOTA, FLGENREAL$16,447
CHRISTIAN FAMILY CHURCH SARASOTA INC SARASOTA, FLGENERAL$15,000
CHURCH OF CHRIST ARCADIA, FLGENERAL$10,000
FLORIDA TOP DOG ALL STARS INC LARGO, FLGENERAL$3,000
LAKEWOOD RANCH BASEBALL BRADENTON, FLGENERAL$10,000
MOMS IN THE MAKING FRISCO, TXGENERAL$5,000
NATIONAL WILD TURKEY FEDERATION EDGEFIELD, SCGENERAL$2,500
RBI'S SOFTBALL OF FLORIDA INC CHRISTMAS, FLGENREAL$15,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
BOBBY C MIXONPRESIDENT1
PAM VOWELSSECRETARY1
LORI ESKEWVICE PRESIDENT/TREASURER1

Frequently Asked Questions

How large is The Louie R and Gertrude?

As of 2024, The Louie R and Gertrude holds $2.7M in total assets with $240K in annual revenue. It awarded 13 grants totaling $144K in 2024.

Where does The Louie R and Gertrude operate?

The Louie R and Gertrude has awarded grants in Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas.

What size grants does The Louie R and Gertrude award?

In 2024, The Louie R and Gertrude awarded 13 grants totaling $144K — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Louie R and Gertrude required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Louie R and Gertrude reported a distributable amount of $162K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The Louie R and Gertrude's EIN?

The Louie R and Gertrude's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-6142359. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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