The Robert J Gunterberg Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderCape Coral, Florida · EIN 33-1176987 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2.7M
Organizations funded84
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$53.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $30,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | CAROL CULLITON METZGER |
|---|---|
| Address | 4522 DEL PRADO BLVD SOUTH, CAPE CORAL FL 33904 |
| Phone | 7179409051 |
| Form and materials | PLEASE INCLUDE A COVER LETTER AND PERTINENT DETAILS |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
61% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prima Arts | Lancaster, PA | General operating expenses | $695,947 |
| Cape Coral Caring Center | Cape Coral, FL | General operating expenses | $75,000 |
| Lancaster General Health - Lancaster County Children's Alliance | Lancaster, PA | General operating expenses | $75,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | General operating expenses | $75,000 |
| Cape Coral Community Foundation | Cape Coral, FL | General operating expenses | $70,000 |
| Fulton Theatre Company | Lancaster, PA | General operating expenses | $70,000 |
| Lancaster Catholic High School | Lancaster, PA | General operating expenses | $70,000 |
| Lancaster General Health Foundation - Pediatric Inpatient Center | Lancaster, PA | General operating expenses | $70,000 |
| The Shriners Hospital for Children | Tampa, FL | General operating expenses | $70,000 |
| Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra | Sanibel Island, FL | General operating expenses | $65,000 |
| Cape Coral Municipal Charter School Foundation - Oasis STEM Program | Cape Coral, FL | General operating expenses | $60,000 |
| Collier County Honor Flight | Naples, FL | General operating expenses | $60,000 |
| Law Enforcement Remembrance Fund Inc | Fort Myers, FL | General operating expenses | $50,000 |
| Pace Center for Girls - Lee County | Fort Myers, FL | General operating expenses | $50,000 |
| The Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind | Chicago, IL | General operating expenses | $50,000 |
| United Way of Lee Hendry and Glades | Fort Myers, FL | General operating expenses | $50,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Hagerstown, MD | General operating expenses | $40,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc | Alpharetta, GA | General operating expenses | $40,000 |
| Off the Streets - Sussquehana | Columbia, PA | General operating expenses | $40,000 |
| Tenfold | Lancaster, PA | General operating expenses | $35,000 |
| Guardian Angels for Special Populations | Cape Coral, FL | General operating expenses | $33,000 |
| American Heart Association | Harrisburg, PA | General operating expenses | $30,000 |
| I Am Ministries - the Source | Vero Beach, FL | General operating expenses | $30,000 |
| Misericordia | Chicago, IL | General operating expenses | $30,000 |
| Blessings of Hope | Lancaster, PA | General operating expenses | $25,000 |
| Chicago Police Memorial Foundation | Chicago, IL | General operating expenses | $25,000 |
| Quality Life Center of Southwest Florida | Fort Myers, FL | General operating expenses | $25,000 |
| Abuse Counseling and Treatment Inc | Tallahassee, FL | General operating expenses | $20,000 |
| Hope Hospice and Community Services | Fort Myers, FL | General operating expenses | $20,000 |
| Lancaster City Police Foundation | Lancaster, PA | General operating expenses | $20,000 |
| Midwest Food Bank | Fort Myers, FL | General operating expenses | $20,000 |
| Victory Junction | Randleman, NC | General operating expenses | $20,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | Washington, DC | General operating expenses | $20,000 |
| American Macular Degeneration Foundation | Northampton, MA | General operating expenses | $15,000 |
| American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | New York, NY | General operating expenses | $15,000 |
| Blessings in a Backpack | Louisville, KY | General operating expenses | $15,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County Inc | Fort Myers, FL | General operating expenses | $15,000 |
| Florida Southwestern State College Foundation Inc | Fort Myers, FL | General operating expenses | $15,000 |
| Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida | Fort Myers, FL | General operating expenses | $15,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | General operating expenses | $15,000 |
| Humane Pennsylvania - Lancaster County | Reading, PA | General operating expenses | $15,000 |
| Kimmies Recovery Zone | Fort Myers, FL | General operating expenses | $15,000 |
| Lee Health Foundation | Fort Myers, FL | General operating expenses | $15,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida Inc | Miami, FL | General operating expenses | $15,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Philadelphia Delaware & Susquehanna Valley | Blue Bell, PA | General operating expenses | $15,000 |
| Marines Toys for Tots | Triangle, VA | General operating expenses | $15,000 |
| Meals of Hope Inc | Naples, FL | General operating expenses | $15,000 |
| Pa Fop Foundation | Mechanicsburg, PA | General operating expenses | $15,000 |
| Pennsylvania State Police Camp Cadet Program of Lancaster County | Lancaster, PA | General operating expenses | $15,000 |
| Rotary Club of Fort Myers South Foundation Inc | Fort Myers, FL | General operating expenses | $15,000 |
| Sally J Pimentel Deaf & Hard of Hearing Center Inc | Fort Myers, FL | General operating expenses | $15,000 |
| Witf | Harrisburg, PA | General operating expenses | $12,500 |
| Wttw | Chicago, IL | General operating expenses | $12,500 |
| Chicago Puerto Rico Lions Club | Chicago, IL | General operating expenses | $12,000 |
| Excentia Human Services | Lancaster, PA | General operating expenses | $12,000 |
| Brightfocus Foundation | Clarksburg, MD | General operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Concussion & Cte Foundation | Boston, MA | General operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Dayspring Christian Academy | Mountville, PA | General operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties Florida | Fort Myers, FL | General operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Mental Health America of Lancaster County | Lancaster, PA | General operating expenses | $10,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 84 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,660,947 | 84 |
| 2024 | $2,030,500 | 63 |
| 2023 | $1,746,725 | 56 |
| 2022 | $1,017,475 | 70 |
| 2021 | $2,102,435 | 101 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602589349100040
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 33-1176987
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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