MAX AND HELEN GUERNSEY

Supporting OrganizationIRS data 2022–2024

CEDAR FALLS, IAEIN 421460664 Website

Annual Giving

$2.2M-15% YoY

Grants

125

Median Grant

$16K

Organizations Funded

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Foundation Overview

Mission

To work in partnership with others to improve the vitality of our community, addressing issues important now and in the future; to focus support on a broad spectrum of needs including education that builds character, programs that enhance family life, key social issues, science programs that aim for community betterment, health and life skills, sports, fitness, and activities that recognize the value of people.

Focus Areas

early childhood educationchildcare facility capital and expansionyouth development and after-school programslibrary and literacy programspark and playground constructioncommunity capital projectsarts education and children's theatretransitional housing for women

Grant Types

operating supportcapital grantsprogram/project grantsmulti-year pledgesgap fundingstaff development

Funded Initiatives

Girl Scout Leadership Program funding; various education, health, and community betterment programs throughout Iowa; character-building education programs; family life enhancement programs; sports and fitness initiatives.

How to Apply

Application deadlines are March 15 and August 15. Direct general questions to the staff at office@guernseyfoundation.com or 319-226-3434. Grants range between about $100 and $30,000. Grantmaking focuses on the Iowa counties of Butler, Bremer, Fayette, Grundy, Black Hawk, Buchanan, Tama and Benton. Applicants are eligible to apply once per year.

Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

Giving History

2024-15%

$2.2M

Grants

125

Median

$16K

States

2023+90%

$2.6M

Grants

136

Median

$20K

States

2022

$1.4M

Grants

Median

$15K

States

Grant Size Distribution

$16K

Typical Grant (Median)

$1K

Smallest

$7K

25th Pctile

$30K

75th Pctile

$35K

Largest

Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $7K and $30K.

Largest Recent Grants

$35K

2024

TRANSFORMATIONS BY CEDAR VALLEY ANGELS

IA · DARE TO DREAM & LOVE BOX PROGRAMS

$35K

2024

CITY OF TAMA

IA · CAPITAL FOR SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL NETWORK

$35K

2024

SUCCESSLINK INC

IA · TOGETHER 4 YOUTH PROGRAMMING

$35K

2024

CEDAR VALLEY PRESCHOOL & CHILDCARE CENTER

IA · BUILDING BRIGHT FUTURES PROGRAM

$33K

2024

UNI FOUNDATION

IA · KALEIDOSCOPE, THEATRE 4 VERY YOUNG, TALENT SEARCH SERIES PGMS

Geographic Focus

$2.1M121 grants

$48K2 grants

$15K1 grants

$5K1 grants

Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.

Financial Overview

YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid

2024

$49.9M

$2.2M(4.4%)

2023

$48.2M

$2.6M(5.3%)

2022

$45.5M

$1.4M(3.0%)

Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.