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Max And Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation

Cedar Falls, IA  ·  EIN 421460664  ·  Website (ProPublica) ↗  ·  990s on ProPublica ↗

Assets

$49.9M

Total Giving

$1.3M

Grants on File

76

Average Grant

$18K

Giving Radius

Where Max And Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation Has Given

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Historical grants to 72 recipients across 1 state. Top concentrations: WATERLOO ($816K, 40 grants), CEDAR FALLS ($177K, 11 grants), WAVERLY ($123K, 9 grants), DUBUQUE ($60K, 2 grants), DES MOINES ($45K, 2 grants).

Section I

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted in writing identifying the purpose and amount requested. The application should be accompanied by financial statements and proof of 501(c)(3) organization status or verification that the organization will use the funds exclusively for public purposes or as otherwise described in IRC Section 170(c)(1).

On Unsolicited Proposals yes

Restrictions

All awards must be to charitable, scientific, literary, or educational organizations within the meaning of IRC Section 501(c)(3) or exclusively for public purposes or as otherwise described in IRC Section 170(c)(1).

Section IV

Recent Grants

Recipient Amount Year
Youth Art Team $30K 2023
Waverly Volunteer Fire Association $10K 2023
YWCA of Black Hawk County $30K 2023
Winnebago Council of Boy Scouts $10K 2023
Waverly Chamber Music Series $5K 2023
Waverly Child Care & Preschool $30K 2023
Waverly Shell Rock United Way $4K 2023
Waverly Shell Rock Community Schools $5K 2023
Waterloo Police K-9 $10K 2023
Waterloo Community Playhouse $30K 2023
Waterloo Community Foundation $25K 2023
Waterloo Community Schools Foundation $18K 2023
The Larrabee Center INC $20K 2023
Vision to Learn $30K 2023
The Center of Attention $30K 2023
Wartburg Community Symphony $5K 2023
Successlink INC $30K 2023
Riverview Center INC $30K 2023
Sartori Healthcare Foundation $2K 2023
Silos & Smokestacks $15K 2023
One City United $30K 2023
Peace Community Meal Program $22K 2023
North Star Community Services $30K 2023
Northeast Iowa Food Bank $30K 2023
Metropolitan Chorale INC $5K 2023

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Section VI

Filing History

Year-by-year financial summary from IRS 990-PF filings. Total assets and qualifying distributions show the foundation's growth and giving trajectory.

Year Total Assets Qualifying Distributions Total Revenue Total Expenses
2024 $48.2M $2.3M $1.7M $2.9M
2023 $45.5M $1.8M $2.3M $2.2M
2022 $42.7M $2.1M $3.2M $2.7M
2021 $48.6M $2.0M $3.2M $2.2M
2020 $40.2M $1.7M $2.2M $2.1M
2019 $40.0M $1.7M $2.2M $2.0M
2016 $17.7M $804K $1.1M $1.6M
2015 $18.8M $951K $1.1M $1.5M
2014 $19.8M $959K $1.6M $1.5M
2013 $18.8M $928K $1.0M $1.3M

Section VII

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