Private foundation · EIN 91-1792380 · Juneau, Alaska · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Benito and Frances C Gaguine Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Alaska. The foundation accepts applications (NO) and its median grant is $47K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $481K total, median $47K. 70% of grants stayed in Alaska. Stated restrictions: NO

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
10
$481K
Median grant
$47K
Stays in AK
70%
of grants
Deadline
NO
Assets
$4.5M

How to apply

No specific requirements Contact: John Gaguine, 1940 Fritz Cove Road, Juneau, Ak, 9077892986 Deadlines: NO Restrictions: NO

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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Vincent de Paul Society Diocesan of Southeast AlaskaJuneau, AKHomeless programs support$143K
United Nations FoundationWashington, DCMalaria treatment/prevention$100K
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran ChurchJuneau, AKYouth summer lunch program$60K
Juneau Community FoundationJuneau, AKFeeding juneau kids program$50K
Outside inPortland, ORHealth/homeless support$50K
McE Social CapitalSan Francisco, CAOperations support$44K
Perseverance TheatreDouglas, AKArts support$13K
Juneau Ghost Light TheatreJuneau, AKArts support$10K
Juneau Housing FIRST CollaborativeJuneau, AKHealth/homeless support$6,000
Juneau Park FoundationJuneau, AKParks and trails support$5,000

By state: Alaska 7 · District of Columbia 1 · Oregon 1 · California 1

About this foundation

Benito and Frances C Gaguine Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Juneau, Alaska, administered in care of John Gaguine, tax-exempt since 1997. 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 Benito and Frances C Gaguine Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. No specific requirements Deadlines: NO.

How much does Benito and Frances C Gaguine Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $481K across 10 grants, a median of $47K.

Where does Benito and Frances C Gaguine Foundation give?

Alaska (7 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), Oregon (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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