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Guess Family Foundation is a private corporation based in RALEIGH, NC. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2019. The principal officer is Amy P Guess. It holds total assets of $1.1M. Annual income is reported at $256K. Total assets have grown from $311K in 2019 to $1.1M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 5 states, including North Carolina, Texas, District of Columbia. According to available records, Guess Family Foundation has made 40 grants totaling $128K, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has grown from $34K in 2020 to $94K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $18K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 20 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in North Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, which account for 75% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$200
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$18K
Based on 8 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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.
Guess Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 40 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NC, TX, TN.
Guess Family Foundation has distributed a total of $128K across 40 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $18K.
Guess Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Guess Family Foundation is headquartered in RALEIGH, NC. While based in NC, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline H Guess | VICE PRESIDE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Raleigh E Guess | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Samuel A Guess | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Benton P Guess | VICE PRESIDE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Amy P Guess | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$1.1M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$1.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
40
Total Giving
$128K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
20
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael'S EpiscopalCHARITABLE | Raleigh, NC | $15K | 2022 |
| St Jude HospitalCHARITABLE | Memphis, TN | $4K | 2022 |
| Alzeimers AssociationCHARITABLE | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2022 |
| Rainforest TrustCHARITABLE | Warrenton, VA | $3K | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of Centraleastern NcCHARITABLE | Raleigh, NC | $3K | 2022 |
| Corral Riding AcademyCHARITABLE | Cary, NC | $2K | 2022 |
| Center For Volunteer CaregivingCHARITABLE | Cary, NC | $2K | 2022 |
| Families TogetherCHARITABLE | Raleigh, NC | $2K | 2022 |
| Hilltop HomeCHARITABLE | Raleigh, NC | $2K | 2022 |
| Make-A-Wish FoundationCHARITABLE | Raleigh, NC | $2K | 2022 |
| Samaritan'S PurseCHARITABLE | Boone, NC | $2K | 2022 |
| Tunnels To Towers FoundationCHARITABLE | Staten Island, NY | $2K | 2022 |
| Ocean Defenders AllianceCHARITABLE | Huntington Beach, CA | $2K | 2022 |
| Teach The Children UgandaCHARITABLE | Waxhaw, NC | $2K | 2022 |
| Ocean ConservancyCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $5K | 2020 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyCHARITABLE | Austin, TX | $3K | 2020 |
| Raleigh Rescue MissionCHARITABLE | Raleigh, NC | $3K | 2020 |
| Stand Up For KidsCHARITABLE | Decatur, GA | $3K | 2020 |
| Food Bank Of Central & Eastern NcCHARITABLE | Raleigh, NC | $3K | 2020 |
| Nc Down Syndrome AllianceCHARITABLE | Raleigh, NC | $200 | 2020 |