Max and Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation

Max and Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Cedar Falls, Iowa with $49.9M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$49.9Mtotal assets
1997IRS ruling year
Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

Grants Max and Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation has awarded

40 grantees · $1.6M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

  • Successlink Inc $105K
  • Transformations By Cedar Valley Angels $75K
  • Christian Comm Dev Dba House Of Hope $61K
  • Uni Foundation $60K
  • Salvation Army $60K
  • Girl Scouts Of Eastern Iowa & Western Illinois $60K
  • North End Cultural Center $54K
  • Waverly Public Library Foundation $50K
  • Waterloo Community Foundation $50K
  • Back 2 Basics $50K
  • Junior Achievement Of Eastern Iowa $45K
  • City Of Waterloo $45K
  • Cedar Falls Community Foundation $35K
  • Hawkeye Community College Foundation $35K
  • Ne Iowa Foodbank $32K
  • Union Community School District $30K
  • Try Pie $30K
  • The Center Of Attention $30K
  • Sumner Daycare & Learning Center $30K
  • Ronald Mcdonald House Charities $30K
  • Riyo-refugees & Immigrants Youth Organization $30K
  • Riverview Center Inc $30K
  • North Star Community Services $30K
  • Marching Against The Darkness $30K
  • Lutheran Services In Iowa $30K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

  • FY2019$1.6M
  • FY2020$1.6M
  • FY2021$1.8M
  • FY2022$1.4M
  • FY2023$2.6M

About Max and Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation

  • TypePrivate foundation
  • Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
  • HeadquartersCedar Falls, Iowa
  • EIN421460664
  • IRS ruling1997

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

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Frequently asked questions

What is Max and Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation?

Max and Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Cedar Falls, Iowa with $49.9M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Max and Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Max and Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation?

Max and Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation's EIN is 421460664. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Max and Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation?

Private foundations like Max and Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Max and Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.