Funding search · EIN 596142359 · Sarasota, FL
The Louie R and Gertrude
A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.
- 41
- grants reported
- $461,391
- total given
- 2022–2024
- filing years
- $10,000
- median grant
Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2022–2024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.
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Top recipients
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- Camp Ellie Mae3 grants · $62,000
- Lakewood Ranch Baseball Boosters2 grants · $50,000
- Rbi'S Softball of Florida2 grants · $35,000
- Church of Christ3 grants · $35,000
- Christian Family Church Sarasota2 grants · $30,000
- Woodland Early Childhood Center2 grants · $30,000
- Books for Kids2 grants · $25,000
- Myakka Family Worship Center2 grants · $20,000
- Rotary Gift of Life2 grants · $20,000
- Children'S Guardian Fund1 grant · $16,447
Giving over time
Grant history
All 41 reported grants, largest first.
- $35,000
Lakewood Ranch Baseball Boosters · Bradenton, FL · 2023
General
- $25,000
Camp Ellie Mae · Swansea, MA · 2023
General
- $22,000
Camp Ellie Mae · Swansea, MA · 2024
General
- $20,000
Rbi'S Softball of Florida · Christmas, FL · 2023
Genreal
- $20,000
Church of Christ · Arcadia, FL · 2022
General
- $16,447
Children'S Guardian Fund · Sarasota, FL · 2024
Genreal
- $15,000
Christian Family Church Sarasota · Sarasota, FL · 2024
General
- $15,000
Rbi'S Softball of Florida · Christmas, FL · 2024
Genreal
- $15,000
Woodland Early Childhood Center · Bradenton, FL · 2024
Genreal
- $15,000
Books for Kids · Lakewood Ranch, FL · 2023
Genreal
- $15,000
Christian Family Church Sarasota · Sarasota, FL · 2023
General
- $15,000
Rotary Club of Sarasota Southside Foundation · Sarasota, FL · 2023
Genreal
- $15,000
Woodland Early Childhood Center · Bradenton, FL · 2023
Genreal
- $15,000
Camp Ellie Mae · Swansea, MA · 2022
General
- $15,000
Lakewood Ranch Baseball Boosters · Bradenton, FL · 2022
General
- $14,444
Special Olympics Florida · Clermont, FL · 2023
General
- $10,000
Books for Kids · Lakewood Ranch, FL · 2024
Genreal
- $10,000
Church of Christ · Arcadia, FL · 2024
General
- $10,000
Lakewood Ranch Baseball · Bradenton, FL · 2024
General
- $10,000
Rotary Gift of Life · Sarasota, FL · 2024
Genreal
- $10,000
Salvation Army · Sarasota, FL · 2024
General
- $10,000
Childeren Guardian Fund · Sarasota, FL · 2023
Genreal
- $10,000
Myakka Family Worship Center · Myakka City, FL · 2023
General
- $10,000
Providence Baptist Church · Springfield, TN · 2023
General
- $10,000
Rotary Gift of Life · Sarasota, FL · 2023
Genreal
- $10,000
Manatee Bulls Youth Sports · Sarasota, FL · 2022
General
- $10,000
Myakka Family Worship Center · Myakka City, FL · 2022
General
- $10,000
The Achievement Center Booster Club · Sarasota, FL · 2022
General
- $5,000
Moms in the Making · Frisco, TX · 2024
General
- $5,000
Arcadia All Florida Championship Rodeo · Arcadia, FL · 2023
General
- $5,000
Church of Christ · Arcadia, FL · 2023
General
- $5,000
Fairview Titans Jr Pro Football · Fairview, TN · 2023
General
- $5,000
Lady Sailors Softball · Sarasota, FL · 2023
General
- $5,000
Tampa Mustangs · Tampa, FL · 2023
General
- $5,000
Arcadia Church of God · Arcadia, FL · 2022
General
- $5,000
First Baptist Church of Arcadia · Arcadia, FL · 2022
General
- $3,000
Florida Top Dog All Stars · Largo, FL · 2024
General
- $3,000
Florida Top Dog All Stars · Largo, FL · 2023
General
- $2,500
National Wild Turkey Federation · Edgefield, SC · 2024
General
- $2,500
Florida Tip Dog All Stars · Largo, FL · 2022
General
- $2,500
National Wild Turkey Federation · Edgefield, SC · 2022
General
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