The Louie R and Gertrude
The Louie R and Gertrude is a private foundation based in Sarasota, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations in Florida and Massachusetts.
The Louie R and Gertrude at a glance
In short: The Louie R and Gertrude gave $155K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Florida. 40% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $154,860
- +7.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +15.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,324
- -6.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,186
- Total assets
- $2,615,360
- -1.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (6 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (94% 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 Louie R and Gertrude
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Its filing says to contact Bobby C. Mixon with a written description. There is no deadline, and the filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Bobby C Mixon
Mailing address: 5336 Winewood Drive, Sarasota, FL 34232
Phone: (941) 809-4383
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Louie R and Gertrude funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Arcadia Rodeo Association ($20K). Together the top 10 received $136K.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 64 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 6% to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Louie R and Gertrude open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 15 grantees (40%) 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. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $9K repeat.
- 60% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 63% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% 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 $95K (2022) to $222K (2023). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $155K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arcadia Rodeo Association Arcadia, FL | General | $20,000 |
| Christian Family Church Sarasota Inc Sarasota, FL | General | $20,000 |
| Woodland Early Childhood Center Inc Bradenton, FL | General | $20,000 |
| Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School Sarasota, FL | General | $20,000 |
| Camp Ellie Mae Swansea, MA | General | $10,000 |
| Lakewood Ranch Baseball Bradenton, FL | General | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee CO Bradenton, FL | General | $10,000 |
| Books for Kids Lakewood Ranch, FL | General | $9,186 |
| Children's Guardian Fund Sarasota, FL | General | $9,186 |
| St Martha's School Sarasota, FL | General | $7,488 |
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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 | $2,615,360 | $150,417 | $188,240 | $154,860 | 15 | $162,268 | $121,175 | $171,829 |
| 2024 | $2,653,183 | $240,312 | $188,956 | $143,947 | 13 | $151,429 | $216,915 | $162,342 |
| 2023 | $2,601,827 | $292,271 | $252,410 | $222,444 | 18 | $229,189 | $290,666 | $150,803 |
| 2022 | $2,571,733 | $-122,609 | $126,460 | $95,000 | 10 | $101,255 | $46,577 | $158,226 |
| 2021 | $2,821,226 | $321,216 | $175,411 | $142,250 | 8 | $148,108 | $295,663 | $171,915 |
| 2020 | $2,675,180 | $223,405 | $186,811 | $161,286 | 11 | — | $203,402 | $157,077 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Louie R and Gertrude reported a distributable amount of $172K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filings do not state a mission. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations including schools, churches, youth programs, and other nonprofits. For example, Children’s Guardian Fund says its mission is to nurture the social, emotional, and academic success of children and young adults impacted by the juvenile dependency care system in DeSoto, Manatee, and Sarasota counties. Satchels Last Resort says its mission is to provide lifelong shelter for animals and services including training and medical care to help find them permanent homes.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $154,860. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $20,000, with a median of $9,186. Notable grants included $20,000 each to Arcadia Rodeo Association, Christian Family Church Sarasota, Woodland Early Childhood Center, and Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School; $10,000 to Camp Ellie Mae, Lakewood Ranch Baseball, and Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County; $9,186 each to Books for Kids and Children’s Guardian Fund; and $5,000 to Satchels Last Resort.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Bobby C. Mixon as president, Pam Vowels as secretary, Lori Eskew as vice president/treasurer, and Richard Eskew as director.
The Louie R and Gertrude is led by Bobby C. Mixon, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bobby C. Mixon
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Eskew
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lori Eskew
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pam Vowels
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Louie R and Gertrude
How much does The Louie R and Gertrude give each year?
The Louie R and Gertrude gave $155K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $144K across 13 grants.
What is The Louie R and Gertrude's typical grant size?
The Louie R and Gertrude's median grant in 2025 was $9,186, and its average grant was $10,324, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Louie R and Gertrude that year got $11K on average.
Where does The Louie R and Gertrude give grants?
The Louie R and Gertrude gives mostly in Florida: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sarasota, FL (5 grants), Bradenton, FL (3 grants) and Arcadia, FL (2 grants).
Does The Louie R and Gertrude give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Louie R and Gertrude'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 Louie R and Gertrude's largest grantees?
The Louie R and Gertrude's largest 2025 grantees include Arcadia Rodeo Association ($20,000), Christian Family Church Sarasota Inc ($20,000) and Woodland Early Childhood Center Inc ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Louie R and Gertrude?
The Louie R and Gertrude reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $162K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $172K (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 Louie R and Gertrude fund?
The foundation’s filings do not state a mission. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations including schools, churches, youth programs, and other nonprofits. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Louie R and Gertrude?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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 2020–2025.
Does The Louie R and Gertrude accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Louie R and Gertrude funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-louie-r-and-gertrude-morg_e20e25f56dc74e39bd7f90e902fea6e0
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