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Max And Karel Guefen Foundation is a private trust based in CULVER CITY, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2015. The principal officer is Eric Guefen. It holds total assets of $6.8M. Annual income is reported at $2.6M. Total assets have grown from $3.2M in 2019 to $5.9M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. 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 2015 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, Max And Karel Guefen Foundation has made 12 grants totaling $560K, with a median grant of $29K. Annual giving has grown from $70K in 2020 to $257K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $150K, with an average award of $47K. The foundation has supported 7 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in California. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$40K
Median Grant
$70K
Average Grant
$72K
Largest Grant
$105K
Based on 3 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.
Max And Karel Guefen Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 12 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA.
Max And Karel Guefen Foundation has distributed a total of $560K across 12 grants. The median grant size is $29K, with an average of $47K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $150K.
Max And Karel Guefen Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Max And Karel Guefen Foundation is headquartered in CULVER CITY, CA.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Guefen | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$286K
Total Assets
$5.9M
Fair Market Value
$5.9M
Net Worth
$5.9M
Grants Paid
$257K
Contributions
$780K
Net Investment Income
$100K
Distribution Amount
$256K
Total: $3.9M
Total Grants
12
Total Giving
$560K
Average Grant
$47K
Median Grant
$29K
Unique Recipients
7
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kidsave InternationalADOPTION SERVICES | Culver City, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Community PartnersCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION TO PROMOTE IDEAS INTO ACTION TO ADVANCE THE PUBLIC GOOD. | Los Angeles, CA | $93K | 2023 |
| My Friend'S PlaceASSISTING AND INSPIRING HOMELESS YOUTH TO BUILD SELF-SUFFICIENT LIVES. | Los Angeles, CA | $35K | 2023 |
| Blue Marine FoundationMARINE CONSERVATION | London | $3K | 2023 |
| Invictus Games FoundationNETWORKS AND GRANT FUNDING THROUGH SPORTS DEVELOPMENTS | London | $3K | 2023 |
| Los Angeles Orphanage GuildADOPTION SERVICES | Los Angeles, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| College Match Los AngelesCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION TO PROMOTE IDEAS INTO ACTION TO ADVANCE THE PUBLIC GOOD. | Los Angeles, CA | $1K | 2022 |
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