How to apply
The foundation has a standard application which specifies the material the applicant should submit for his/her field. Contact: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Fdtn, 90 Park Avenue, New York, Ny, 2126874470 Deadlines: September 15 Restrictions: Individuals in the u.s.a. And canada
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
Top 1 of 286 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York Historical SocietyNew York, NY | Exhibition installment fee | $200K |
By state: New York 72 · California 44 · Pennsylvania 15 · Illinois 15 · INTL 13 · Massachusetts 12
Giving by year
Contributions, gifts, and grants paid, from Form 990-PF via ProPublica.
About this foundation
John Simon Guggenhein Memorial Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in New York, New York, tax-exempt since 1938. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Foundation websiteLatest 990-PF (PDF)All filings on ProPublica
Does John Simon Guggenhein Memorial Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. The foundation has a standard application which specifies the material the applicant should submit for his/her field. Deadlines: September 15.
How much does John Simon Guggenhein Memorial Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $11M across 286 grants, a median of $33K.
Where does John Simon Guggenhein Memorial Foundation give?
New York (72 grants), California (44 grants), Pennsylvania (15 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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