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Guide Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in WASHINGTON, DC. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2014. The principal officer is Elizabeth Barratt-Brown. It holds total assets of $1.3M. Annual income is reported at $551K. Total assets have grown from $856K in 2008 to $1.3M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in District of Columbia, New York and Virginia. According to available records, Guide Foundation Inc. has made 268 grants totaling $427K, with a median grant of $500. The foundation has distributed between $97K and $128K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $128K distributed across 96 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $45K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 123 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in District of Columbia, New York, Maryland, which account for 60% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 20 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$500
Average Grant
$1K
Largest Grant
$11K
Based on 70 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.
Guide Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 268 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in DC, NY, MD.
Guide Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $427K across 268 grants. The median grant size is $500, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $45K.
The application deadline is NO SPECIFIC DEADLINE.
Guide Foundation Inc. is headquartered in WASHINGTON, DC. While based in DC, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 20 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Dewey | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Elizabeth Barratt-Brown | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$119K
Total Assets
$1.3M
Fair Market Value
$1.6M
Net Worth
$1.3M
Grants Paid
$100K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$39K
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
268
Total Giving
$427K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$500
Unique Recipients
123
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown UniversityGENERAL SUPPORT | Providence, RI | $3K | 2023 |
| Bates College Office Of AdvancementGENERAL SUPPORT | Lewiston, ME | $21K | 2023 |
| Yale UniversityGENERAL SUPPORT | New Haven, CT | $12K | 2023 |
| Yale Center - Environmental Law PolGENERAL SUPPORT | New Haven, CT | $10K | 2023 |
| Lcv Education FundGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| China Folk HouseGENERAL SUPPORT | Rockville, MD | $6K | 2023 |
| National Center For Cancer SurvivorGENERAL SUPPORT | Silver Spring, MD | $5K | 2023 |
| Woodwell Climate Research CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Falmouth, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| One Eleuthera FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Eleuthera | $2K | 2023 |
| New Voice StrategiesGENERAL SUPPORT | Unknown, DC | $2K | 2023 |
| Stand Forest EthicsGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Island PressGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $2K | 2023 |
| St Albans SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $2K | 2023 |
| Potomac ConservancyGENERAL SUPPORT | Silver Spring, MD | $2K | 2023 |
| Friendship PlaceGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Dc Volunteer Lawyers ProjectGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Network For GoodGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Sidwell Friends SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | White Plains, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| The Taft SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | Watertown, CT | $1K | 2023 |
| New Canaan Country SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | New Canaan, CT | $1K | 2023 |
| National Gallery Of ArtGENERAL SUPPORT | Landover, MD | $1K | 2023 |
| Columbia CollegeGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| University Of Hawaii FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Honolulu, HI | $1K | 2023 |
| Mothers Out FrontGENERAL SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| One Love FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Bronxville, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Astraea FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Veggies To TableGENERAL SUPPORT | Newcastle, ME | $772 | 2023 |
| Maine Museum- InnovationlearninglabGENERAL SUPPORT | Lewiston, ME | $512 | 2023 |
| Equal Justice InitiativeGENERAL SUPPORT | Montgomery, AL | $500 | 2023 |
| Piedmont Environment CouncilGENERAL SUPPORT | Warrenton, VA | $500 | 2023 |
| St Albans School For Public ServiceGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $500 | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of AmGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| Southern Poverty Law CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Montgomery, AL | $500 | 2023 |
| Fund For Global Human RightsGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $500 | 2023 |
| So Others Might EatGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $500 | 2023 |
| Doctors Without BordersGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| American Civil Liberties UnionGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $360 | 2023 |
| Fresh Air FundGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $350 | 2023 |
| Clark County Historical AssociationGENERAL SUPPORT | Berryville, VA | $250 | 2023 |
| Taxpayers For Common SenseGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $250 | 2023 |
| Capital Area Food BankGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $250 | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Paterno Trivium LtdGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $250 | 2023 |
| American Indian MuseumGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $200 | 2023 |
| FosaGENERAL SUPPORT | Boyce, VA | $200 | 2023 |
| Maine Community FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Ellsworth, ME | $150 | 2023 |
| American Friends Of JamaicaGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $100 | 2023 |
| Studio TheaterGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $100 | 2023 |
| The Phillips CollectionGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $100 | 2023 |
| The Urban Alliance Foundation IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $100 | 2023 |
| Virginia Outdoors FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Warrenton, VA | $100 | 2023 |