Private foundation · EIN 84-1525284 · Wheeler, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Guetz Foundation

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 2023 Form 990-PF: 32 grants paid, $565K total, median $10K. 16% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2023
32
$565K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in TX
16%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$11M

Grants paid in 2023

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Challenge FoundationEngelwood, COGeneral$100K
Tunnels to TowersStaten Island, NYGeneral$100K
Children's Hospital FoundationAurora, COGeneral$50K
Samaratan's PurseBoone, NCGeneral$50K
Preborn MinistriesIndianapolis, INGeneral$30K
St Jude Children's Research HospitalGreenwood Village, COGeneral$26K
Turning Point USAPhoenix, AZGeneral$25K
College of Golf FellowshipRoseville, CAGeneral$20K
Alliance Defense Freedom FundScottsdale, AZGeneral$10K
Bay Area Lyme Disease FoundationPortola Valley, CAGeneral$10K
Brent Eley FoundationAurora, COGeneral$10K
Fisher House FoundationWashington, DCGeneral$10K
Heritage FoundationWashington, DCGeneral$10K
Highlands Church of ScottsdaleScottsdale, AZGeneral$10K
Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MIGeneral$10K
Judicial WatchWashington, DCGeneral$10K
Limbs for LifeOklahoma City, OKGeneral$10K
Mobeetie Volunteer Fire DepartmentMobeetie, TXGeneral$10K
Prager UniversitySherman Oaks, CAGeneral$10K
University of Wyoming FoundationLaramie, WYGeneral$10K
Leadership InstituteArlington, VAGeneral$8,000
K-9's for WarriorsPonte Vedra, FLGeneral$5,000
Manhattan InstituteNew York, NYGeneral$5,000
Wounded WarriorsJacksonville, FLGeneral$5,000
Wheeler VfdWheeler, TXGeneral$5,000
Charlie FiveEdgewood, NMGeneral$4,000
Journey ChurchCottonwood, AZGeneral$3,000
Mill City StudentsFort Collins, COGeneral$3,000
Restoration ProjectFort Collins, COGeneral$3,000
Wheeler BoyscoutsWheeler, TXGeneral$1,000
Wheeler Toys for TotsChappell Hill, TXGeneral$1,000
Wheeler Youth Livestock 4-HWheeler, TXGeneral$1,000

By state: Colorado 6 · New York 2 · North Carolina 1 · Arizona 4 · California 3 · District of Columbia 3

About this foundation

The Guetz Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wheeler, Texas, administered in care of John T Kearns, tax-exempt since 2000. 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 The Guetz Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2023 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 The Guetz Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2023 it paid $565K across 32 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does The Guetz Foundation give?

Colorado (6 grants), New York (2 grants), North Carolina (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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