The John R and Ruth W Gurtler Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyWinter Park, Florida · EIN 59-3437461 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $45,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
14% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Hopkins School of Nurse | Baltimore, MD | to provide SCHOLARSHIP FOR RETURNING PEACE CORPS VOL FOR THE MASTERS OF SCIENCE IN NURSING PROGRAM, ENTRY INTO NURSING PROGRAM. | $70,000 |
| The Christian Service Center | Orlando, FL | To provide funding for the family and emergency services program and the daily bread kitchen. | $45,000 |
| Winter Park Public Library | Winter Park, FL | To provide funding for the "summer reading program". | $30,000 |
| Rollins College | Winter Park, FL | to provide FUNDING FOR the redesign OF THE COLLEGE'S HONORS DEGREE PROGRAM. | $25,000 |
| First Congregational Church of Wint | Winter Park, FL | to provide FUNDING FOR the FAITH FORMATION PROGRAM, VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL, YOUTH MISSIONS AND RETREATS. | $15,500 |
| Winter Park YMCA Family Center | Winter Park, FL | To provide funding for sensory play and support items for the play center and financial support for underprivileged families. | $5,000 |
| Fast Start Management Inc | Winter Park, FL | To provide support for the fast start track and field invitational. | $2,500 |
The return also lists 7 grants to individuals ($133,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $326,500 | 14 |
| 2024 | $284,300 | 14 |
| 2023 | $301,600 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621359349102462
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 59-3437461
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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