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Guanacaste Ventures Us Inc. is a private corporation based in ATLANTA, GA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2007. The principal officer is H G Pattillo. It holds total assets of $22.2M. Annual income is reported at $4.9M. Total assets have grown from $1.7M in 2011 to $21.1M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of education. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. According to available records, Guanacaste Ventures Us Inc. has made 9 grants totaling $2.3M, with a median grant of $200K. Annual giving has grown from $420K in 2021 to $839K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.1M distributed across 2 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $14K to $544K, with an average award of $261K. The foundation has supported 6 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Georgia and Wisconsin and South Carolina. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Guanacaste Ventures Us Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of education. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 9 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in GA, WI, SC.
Guanacaste Ventures Us Inc. has distributed a total of $2.3M across 9 grants. The median grant size is $200K, with an average of $261K. Individual grants have ranged from $14K to $544K.
Guanacaste Ventures Us Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Guanacaste Ventures Us Inc. is headquartered in ATLANTA, GA. While based in GA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolyn Wagnon | SECRETARY & TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Steve Briggs | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jack Guynn | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Bree Pattillo | CHAIRMAN/PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1M
Total Assets
$21.1M
Fair Market Value
$22.6M
Net Worth
$21.1M
Grants Paid
$839K
Contributions
$7.3M
Net Investment Income
$1.6M
Distribution Amount
$732K
Total: $14.7M
Total Grants
9
Total Giving
$2.3M
Average Grant
$261K
Median Grant
$200K
Unique Recipients
6
Most Common Grant
$200K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Of WisconsinGUANACASTE VENTURES STAR SCHOLARSHIP FUND | Madison, WI | $275K | 2023 |
| Clemson University FoundationGUANACASTE VENTURES ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPS | Clemson, SC | $200K | 2023 |
| Kennesaw State University FoundationGUANACASTE VENTURES U.S., INC. SCHOLARSHIP | Kennesaw, GA | $200K | 2023 |
| Fundacion Progreso GuanacasteSUPPORT PROGRAM INITIATIVES | Santa Cruz | $150K | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity InternationalGLOBAL IMPACT INITIATIVES | Americus, GA | $14K | 2023 |
| Berry CollegePATTILLO SCHOLARSHIP FUND | Mount Berry, GA | $544K | 2022 |