Private foundation · EIN 47-3607121 · Athens, Georgia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Guest Family Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 12 grants paid, $57K total, median $3,737. 83% of grants stayed in Georgia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
12
$57K
Median grant
$3,737
Stays in GA
83%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.2M

Grants paid in 2024

12 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Piedmont CollegeDemorest, GAProgram Support$11K
University of Georgia FoundationAthens, GAProgram support$10K
St Mary's FoundationAthens, GAProgram Support$7,500
Cancer Foundation of Northeast GeorAthens, GAProgram support$5,000
Children's Healthcare of AtlantaAtlanta, GAProgram support$4,275
Oconee Area Resource CouncilWatkinsville, GAProgram support$4,000
The Michael J Fox FoundationNew York, NYProgram support$3,475
Oconee County Sheriff's Office FounAthens, GAProgram support$3,000
Oconee County Warrior FoundationWatkinsville, GAProgram support$3,000
St Jude Children's Research HospitaMemphis, TNProgram support$2,750
Peachtree Road United Methodist ChuAtlanta, GAProgram support$2,500
Oconee County Rotary ClubWatkinsville, GAProgram support$1,000

By state: Georgia 10 · New York 1 · Tennessee 1

About this foundation

Guest Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Athens, Georgia, administered in care of Mack Holland Guest III, tax-exempt since 2015. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Guest Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Guest Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $57K across 12 grants, a median of $3,737.

Where does Guest Family Foundation Inc give?

Georgia (10 grants), New York (1 grants), Tennessee (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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