The John R And Ruth W Gurtler | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 59-3437461

Foundation Overview

Based in Winter Park, FL, The John R And Ruth W Gurtler has awarded 124 grants totaling $2,807,663 to organizations in Florida and Maryland. Individual grants range from $1,500 to $68,000, with a median award of $15,750.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$2,807,663
Total Assets
$7,161,250
Median Grant (all grants)
$15,750

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
14
Median Grant
$16,750
% Median Grant Decline
-13% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 7%

1 of 14 recipients (7%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.

Geographic Focus
Florida

93% of all grants are concentrated in Florida, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Florida, funding concentrates in Winter Park (59%), Orlando (33%), Apopka (8%).

Funding Trajectory
-2%

Stable funding levels with 2% change over 7 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.

Program Areas
Education + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (42%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The John R And Ruth W Gurtler's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
First Congregational Church Of Wint $25,600 Winter Park, FL, US To Provide Funding For The Faith Formation Program, Playground Improvements, Classroom Supplies, Special Events, Upgrades To Nursery Room. 2023
Rollins College $25,000 Winter Park, FL, US To Provide Funding For The College's First-year Experience Program, Rollins College Conference And Improve Student Retention. 2023
John Hopkins School Of Nurse $68,000 Baltimore, MD, US To Provide Scholarship For Returning Peace Corps Vol For The Doctor Of Nursing Program, Advanced Practice Program. 2023
Winter Park Public Library $30,000 Winter Park, FL, US To Provide Funding For The "Summer Reading Program". 2023
The Christian Service Center $30,000 Orlando, FL, US To Provide Funding For The Family And Emergency Services Program And The Daily Bread Kitchen. 2023
A Gift For Teaching $18,500 Orlando, FL, US To Provide Funding For The "School Smarts" Program, Professional Development For Art Teachers, A Gift For Music Program. 2023
Boys And Girls Clubs Of Central Flo $10,000 Orlando, FL, US To Provide Support For Academic, Mentoring And Other Youth Programs In Eatonville, Florida. 2023
Fast Start Management Inc $2,500 Winter Park, FL, US To Provide Support For The Fast Start Track And Field Invitational. 2023
Winter Park Day Nursery $15,000 Winter Park, FL, US To Provide Funding For Renovations Of The School's Playground Used For Older Children. 2023
Support Our Scholars $12,000 Winter Park, FL, US To Provide Funding For College Expenses And Mentorship For Underprivileged Young Qualifiied Women Who Exhibit Potential. 2023
Boys Scouts Of America $15,000 Apopka, FL, US To Provide Funding For The Scoutreach Program. 2023
Lighthouse Central Florida $15,000 Orlando, FL, US To Provide Funding For Youth Services Program. 2023
Welbourne Nursery & Preschool $25,000 Winter Park, FL, US To Provide Funding For Extended Bathrooms Renovations. 2023
Grace Medical Home $10,000 Orlando, FL, US To Purchase Medical Supplies For Patients That Do Not Have Medical Insurance. 2023
First Congregational Church Of Wint $28,024 Winter Park, FL, US To Provide Funding For The Faith Formation And For Church's Preschool For Equipment, Supplies And Playground Improvements. 2022
Rollins College $65,000 Winter Park, FL, US To Provide Funding For A Microwave Reactor And Digital Scholarships. 2022
John Hopkins School Of Nurse $66,000 Baltimore, MD, US To Provide Scholarship For Returning Peace Corps Vol For The Master's Entry Into Nursing Program. 2022
Winter Park Public Library $30,000 Winter Park, FL, US To Provide Funding For The "Summer Reading Program". 2022
The Christian Service Center $35,000 Orlando, FL, US To Provide Funding For The Love Pantry, Family And Emergency Services Program And The Daily Bread Kitchen. 2022
A Gift For Teaching $18,500 Orlando, FL, US To Provide Funding For The "School Smarts" Program, Professional Development For Art Teachers, Digital Practice Music Videos, Music Tuition-free Summer Camp. 2022
Boys And Girls Clubs Of Central Flo $10,000 Orlando, FL, US To Provide Support For Academic, Mentoring And Other Youth Programs In Eatonville, Florida. 2022
Fast Start Management Inc $2,500 Winter Park, FL, US To Provide Support For The Fast Start Track And Field Invitational. 2022
Winter Park High School Foundation $10,000 Winter Park, FL, US To Provide Funding For Digital Video Production Studio For The Ninth Grade Center. 2022
Winter Park Day Nursery $7,075 Winter Park, FL, US To Provide Funding For Replacement Of Thermostats, Laundry Room Renovations And Ceiling Fans. 2022
Support Our Scholars $12,000 Winter Park, FL, US To Provide Funding For Young, Underprivileged Women With College Expenses And Provide Mentoring. 2022
Boys Scouts Of America $15,000 Apopka, FL, US To Provide Funding For The Scoutreach Program. 2022
Lighthouse Central Florida $20,000 Orlando, FL, US To Provide Funding For Youth Services Program. 2022
Welbourne Nursery & Preschool $25,000 Winter Park, FL, US To Provide Funding For The Purchase Of Playground Improvements, Hvac, Office Furniture And Outdoor Classroom Enhancements. 2022
First Congregational Church Of Wint $28,024 Winter Park, FL, US To Provide Funding For The Faith Formation And For Church's Preschool For Equipment, Supplies And Playground Improvements. 2022
Rollins College $65,000 Winter Park, FL, US To Provide Funding For A Microwave Reactor And Digital Scholarships. 2022
John Hopkins School Of Nurse $66,000 Baltimore, MD, US To Provide Scholarship For Returning Peace Corps Vol For The Master's Entry Into Nursing Program. 2022
Winter Park Public Library $30,000 Winter Park, FL, US To Provide Funding For The "Summer Reading Program". 2022
The Christian Service Center $35,000 Orlando, FL, US To Provide Funding For The Love Pantry, Family And Emergency Services Program And The Daily Bread Kitchen. 2022
A Gift For Teaching $18,500 Orlando, FL, US To Provide Funding For The "School Smarts" Program, Professional Development For Art Teachers, Digital Practice Music Videos, Music Tuition-free Summer Camp. 2022
Boys And Girls Clubs Of Central Flo $10,000 Orlando, FL, US To Provide Support For Academic, Mentoring And Other Youth Programs In Eatonville, Florida. 2022
Fast Start Management Inc $2,500 Winter Park, FL, US To Provide Support For The Fast Start Track And Field Invitational. 2022
Winter Park High School Foundation $10,000 Winter Park, FL, US To Provide Funding For Digital Video Production Studio For The Ninth Grade Center. 2022
Winter Park Day Nursery $7,075 Winter Park, FL, US To Provide Funding For Replacement Of Thermostats, Laundry Room Renovations And Ceiling Fans. 2022
Support Our Scholars $12,000 Winter Park, FL, US To Provide Funding For Young, Underprivileged Women With College Expenses And Provide Mentoring. 2022
Boys Scouts Of America $15,000 Apopka, FL, US To Provide Funding For The Scoutreach Program. 2022
Lighthouse Central Florida $20,000 Orlando, FL, US To Provide Funding For Youth Services Program. 2022
Welbourne Nursery & Preschool $25,000 Winter Park, FL, US To Provide Funding For The Purchase Of Playground Improvements, Hvac, Office Furniture And Outdoor Classroom Enhancements. 2022
First Congregational Church Of Wint $28,024 Winter Park, FL, US To Provide Funding For The Faith Formation And For Church's Preschool For Equipment, Supplies And Playground Improvements. 2022
Rollins College $65,000 Winter Park, FL, US To Provide Funding For A Microwave Reactor And Digital Scholarships. 2022
John Hopkins School Of Nurse $66,000 Baltimore, MD, US To Provide Scholarship For Returning Peace Corps Vol For The Master's Entry Into Nursing Program. 2022
Winter Park Public Library $30,000 Winter Park, FL, US To Provide Funding For The "Summer Reading Program". 2022
The Christian Service Center $35,000 Orlando, FL, US To Provide Funding For The Love Pantry, Family And Emergency Services Program And The Daily Bread Kitchen. 2022
A Gift For Teaching $18,500 Orlando, FL, US To Provide Funding For The "School Smarts" Program, Professional Development For Art Teachers, Digital Practice Music Videos, Music Tuition-free Summer Camp. 2022
Boys And Girls Clubs Of Central Flo $10,000 Orlando, FL, US To Provide Support For Academic, Mentoring And Other Youth Programs In Eatonville, Florida. 2022
Fast Start Management Inc $2,500 Winter Park, FL, US To Provide Support For The Fast Start Track And Field Invitational. 2022
Winter Park High School Foundation $10,000 Winter Park, FL, US To Provide Funding For Digital Video Production Studio For The Ninth Grade Center. 2022
Winter Park Day Nursery $7,075 Winter Park, FL, US To Provide Funding For Replacement Of Thermostats, Laundry Room Renovations And Ceiling Fans. 2022
Support Our Scholars $12,000 Winter Park, FL, US To Provide Funding For Young, Underprivileged Women With College Expenses And Provide Mentoring. 2022
Boys Scouts Of America $15,000 Apopka, FL, US To Provide Funding For The Scoutreach Program. 2022
Lighthouse Central Florida $20,000 Orlando, FL, US To Provide Funding For Youth Services Program. 2022
Welbourne Nursery & Preschool $25,000 Winter Park, FL, US To Provide Funding For The Purchase Of Playground Improvements, Hvac, Office Furniture And Outdoor Classroom Enhancements. 2022
First Congregational Church Of Wint $30,000 Winter Park, FL, US To Provide Funding For The Faith Formation And For Church's Preschool For Equipment, Supplies And Playground Improvements. 2021
Rollins College $50,000 Winter Park, FL, US To Provide Funding For A Microwave Reactor And Digital Scholarships. 2021
John Hopkins School Of Nurse $65,000 Baltimore, MD, US To Provide Scholarship For Returning Peace Corps Vol For The Master's Entry Into Nursing Program. 2021
Winter Park Public Library $25,000 Winter Park, FL, US To Provide Funding For The "summer Reading Program". 2021
The Christian Service Center $25,000 Orlando, FL, US To Provide Funding For The Love Pantry, Family And Emergency Services Program And The Daily Bread Kitchen. 2021
A Gift For Teaching $16,500 Orlando, FL, US To Provide Funding For The "school Smarts" Program, Professional Development For Art Teachers, Digital Practice Music Videos, Music Tuition-free Summer Camp. 2021
Boys And Girls Clubs Of Central Flo $10,000 Orlando, FL, US To Provide Support For Academic, Mentoring And Other Youth Programs In Eatonville, Florida. 2021
Fast Start Management Inc $2,500 Winter Park, FL, US To Provide Support For The Fast Start Track And Field Invitational. 2021
Winter Park High School Foundation $20,000 Winter Park, FL, US To Provide Funding For Digital Video Production Studio For The Ninth Grade Center. 2021
Winter Park Day Nursery $11,107 Winter Park, FL, US To Provide Funding For Replacement Of Thermostats, Laundry Room Renovations And Ceiling Fans. 2021
Support Our Scholars $12,000 Winter Park, FL, US To Provide Funding For Young, Underprivileged Women With College Expenses And Provide Mentoring. 2021
Boys Scouts Of America $15,000 Apopka, FL, US To Provide Funding For The Scoutreach Program. 2021
Lighthouse Central Florida $10,000 Orlando, FL, US To Provide Funding For Youth Services Program. 2021
Welbourne Nursery & Preschool $20,000 Winter Park, FL, US To Provide Funding For The Purchase Of Playground Improvements, Hvac, Office Furniture And Outdoor Classroom Enhancements. 2021
First Congregational Church Of Wint $30,000 Winter Park, FL, US To Provide Funding For The Jeremiah Project And Church's Youth Programs. 2020
Rollins College $50,000 Winter Park, FL, US To Provide Funding For The Student-faculty Collaborative Scholarship Program. 2020
John Hopkins School Of Nurse $60,000 Baltimore, MD, US To Provide Scholarship For Returning Peace Corps Vol For The Master's Entry Into Nursing Program. 2020
The Christian Service Center $23,000 Orlando, FL, US To Provide Funding For The Love Pantry, Family And Emergency Services Program And The Daily Bread Kitchen. 2020
A Gift For Teaching $16,500 Orlando, FL, US To Provide Funding For The "school Smarts" Program, Professional Development For Art Teachers, Digital Practice Music Videos, Music Tuition-free Summer Camp. 2020
Boys And Girls Clubs Of Central Flo $10,000 Orlando, FL, US To Provide Support For Academic, Mentoring And Other Youth Programs In Eatonville, Florida. 2020
Winter Park High School Foundation $25,000 Winter Park, FL, US To Provide Funding For The Purchase Of New Instruments For The High School Band. 2020
Winter Park Day Nursery $6,858 Winter Park, FL, US To Provide Funding For A Commerical Grade Dishwaser And Improvements To The Classrooms. 2020
Support Our Scholars $12,000 Winter Park, FL, US To Provide Funding For Young, Underprivileged Women With College Expenses And Provide Mentoring. 2020
Boys Scouts Of America $15,000 Apopka, FL, US To Provide Funding For The Scoutreach Program. 2020
Lighthouse Central Florida $15,000 Orlando, FL, US To Provide Funding For Children Services Program For The Blind. 2020
Welbourne Nursery & Preschool $10,000 Winter Park, FL, US To Provide Funding For The Purchase And Installation Of A New Computer Server. 2020
First Congregational Church Of Wint $49,735 Winter Park, FL, US To Provide Support For Staff Positions, Equipment And Programs For The Gurtler Center For Youth And Children.funding For Jeremiah Project And Church Preschool. 2018
Rollins College $50,000 Winter Park, FL, US To Provide Funding For The Student-faculty Collaborative Scholarship Program. 2018
John Hopkins School Of Nurse $60,000 Baltimore, MD, US To Provide Scholarship For Returning Peace Corps Vol For The Master's Entry Into Nursing Program. 2018
Winter Park Public Library $22,000 Winter Park, FL, US To Provide Support For The "summer Reading Program" And Annual Subscription For Online Curriculum. 2018
The Christian Service Center $23,000 Orlando, FL, US To Provide Support For The Love Pantry, Family And Emergency Services Program And The Daily Bread Kitchen. 2018
A Gift For Teaching $12,000 Orlando, FL, US To Provide Support For The "school Smarts" Program. Provide Violins For A Gift Of Music. 2018
Boys And Girls Clubs Of Central Flo $10,000 Orlando, FL, US To Provide Support For Academic, Mentoring And Other Youth Programs In Eatonville, Florida. 2018
Fast Start Management Inc $1,500 Winter Park, FL, US To Provide Support For Annual Track And Field Event For Children K-5th Grades. 2018
Winter Park High School Foundation $15,000 Winter Park, FL, US To Provide Funding To Renovate School Facilities. 2018
Winter Park Day Nursery $12,800 Winter Park, FL, US To Provide Funding For Interior And Exterior Renovations. 2018
Support Our Scholars $12,000 Winter Park, FL, US To Suppport Young Underprivileged Women With College Expenses And Provide Mentoring. 2018
Boys Scouts Of America $5,000 Apopka, FL, US To Support Scoutreach Program. 2018
Lighthouse Central Florida $15,000 Orlando, FL, US To Support Early Interventon Services For Blind Children. 2018
Albin Polasek Museum And Sculpture $2,000 Winter Park, FL, US To Provide Support For Annual Events And Programs. 2018
First Congregational Church Of Wint $63,000 Winter Park, FL, US To Provide Support For Staff Positions, Equipment And Programs For The Gurtler Center For Youth And Children.funding For Jeremiah Project And Church Preschool. 2017
Rollins College $50,000 Winter Park, FL, US To Provide Funding For The Student-faculty Collaborative Scholarship Program. 2017
John Hopkins School Of Nurse $60,000 Baltimore, MD, US To Provide Scholarship For Returning Peace Corps Vol For The Master's Entry Into Nursing Program. 2017
Winter Park Public Library $20,945 Winter Park, FL, US To Provide Support For The "summer Reading Program" And Annual Subscription For Online Curriculum. 2017
The Christian Service Center $20,000 Orlando, FL, US To Provide Support For The Love Pantry, Family And Emergency Services Program And The Daily Bread Kitchen. 2017
A Gift For Teaching $10,000 Orlando, FL, US To Provide Support For The "school Smarts" Program. Provide Violins For A Gift Of Music. 2017
Boys And Girls Clubs Of Central Flo $5,000 Orlando, FL, US To Provide Support For Academic, Mentoring And Other Youth Programs In Eatonville, Florida. 2017
Fast Start Management Inc $1,500 Winter Park, FL, US To Provide Support For Annual Track And Field Event For Children K-5th Grades. 2017
Winter Park High School Foundation $21,100 Winter Park, FL, US To Provide Funding To Renovate School Facilities. 2017
Winter Park Day Nursery $10,628 Winter Park, FL, US To Provide Funding For Interior And Exterior Renovations. 2017
Support Our Scholars $10,000 Winter Park, FL, US To Suppport Young Underprivileged Women With College Expenses And Provide Mentoring. 2017
Boys Scouts Of America $5,000 Apopka, FL, US To Support Scoutreach Program. 2017
Lighthouse Central Florida $10,000 Orlando, FL, US To Support Early Interventon Services For Blind Children. 2017
Junior Achievement Of Central Flori $3,000 Orlando, FL, US To Provide Support For Financial Literacy Training In Title-1 Schools. 2017
First Congregational Church Of Wint $56,340 Winter Park, FL, US To Provide Support For Staff Positions, Equipment And Programs For The Gurtler Center For Youth And Children.funding For Jeremiah Project And Church Preschool. 2016
Rollins College $50,000 Winter Park, FL, US To Provide Funding For The Renovation Of The Art Multmedia Laboratory. 2016
John Hopkins School Of Nurse $60,000 Baltimore, MD, US To Provide Scholarship For Returning Peace Corps Vol For The Master's Entry Into Nursing Program. 2016
Winter Park Public Library $26,000 Winter Park, FL, US To Provide Support For The "summer Reading Program", Furnishing And Computer Equipment. 2016
The Christian Service Center $20,000 Orlando, FL, US To Provide Support For The "kidsfocus" Program And Summer Camps. 2016
A Gift For Teaching $15,000 Orlando, FL, US To Provide Support For The "school Smarts" Program. Provide Violins For A Gift Of Music. 2016
Boys And Girls Clubs Of Central Flo $10,000 Orlando, FL, US To Provide Support For The Afterschool Snack Program At The Eatonville Boys And Girls Club. 2016
Fast Start Management Inc $1,500 Winter Park, FL, US To Provide Support For Annual Track And Field Event For Children K-5th Grades. 2016
Winter Park High School Foundation $20,000 Winter Park, FL, US To Provide Funding To Renovate School Facilities. 2016
Winter Park Day Nursery $9,253 Winter Park, FL, US To Provide Funding For Fire Alarm System And Equipment. 2016
Support Our Scholars $10,000 Winter Park, FL, US To Suppport Young Underprivileged Women With College Expenses And Provide Mentoring. 2016
Ymca Of Central Florida $5,000 Winter Park, FL, US To Support The Annual Youth Scholarship Fund. 2016
Boys Scouts Of America $10,000 Apopka, FL, US To Support Scoutreach Program. 2016
Lighthouse Central Florida $15,000 Orlando, FL, US To Support Early Interventon Services For Blind Children. 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for The John R And Ruth W Gurtler as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 59-3437461
Website N/A
Address PO BOX 880 Winter Park, FL 32790-0880

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The John R And Ruth W Gurtler's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Pres, Sec, Tres Mary W Christian
Vice President Harold A Ward Iii
Vice President W Graham White

Forms 990-PF

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Form 990-PF Research Tips
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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.