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Private foundation · EIN 83-4040818

Guess Family Foundation

Raleigh, NC

Guess Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Raleigh, NC. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $65K in grants and contributions paid across 28 grants, with $1.28M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to The Church of the Good Shepherd, St John in the Wilderness and St Jude Hospital.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2025

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
The Church of the Good ShepherdRaleigh, NCGeneral Support$10,000
St John in the WildernessGlenbrook, NVGeneral Support$5,000
St Jude HospitalMemphis, TNGeneral Support$3,000
Samaritan HouseCharlotte, NCGeneral Support$3,000
National Association of Free and Charitable ClinicsAlexandria, VAGeneral Support$3,000
Kim Health CenterKnoxville, TNGeneral Support$3,000
Alzheimers AssociationChicago, ILGeneral Support$2,000
Families TogetherRaleigh, NCGeneral Support$2,000
Food Bank of Centraleastern NcRaleigh, NCGeneral Support$2,000
Good360Alexandria, VAGeneral Support$2,000
Hilltop HomeRaleigh, NCGeneral Support$2,000
Ocean's Defender's AllianceHuntington Beach, CAGeneral Support$2,000
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCGeneral Support$2,000
Tunnel to TowersStaten Island, NYGeneral Support$2,000
Bread and BrothSouth Lake Tahoe, CAGeneral Support$2,000
The League to Save Lake TahoeSouth Lake Tahoe, CAGeneral Support$2,000
Mike Rowe Works FoundationSanta Monica, CAGeneral Support$2,000
Mercy ShipsGarden Valley, TXGeneral Support$2,000
Tahoe FundIncline Village, NVGeneral Support$2,000
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYGeneral Support$2,000
The Salvation ArmyAlexandria, VAGeneral Support$2,000
Monteray Bay AquariumMonterey, CAGeneral Support$2,000
American Heart AssociationDallas, TXGeneral Support$1,000
Leukemia and Lymph SocietyNew York, NYGeneral Support$1,000
Meals on Wheels of Wake CountyRaleigh, NCGeneral Support$1,000

The 25 largest of 28 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Guess Family Foundation accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, Guess Family Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does Guess Family Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $65,000 in grants and contributions paid (28 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Guess Family Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to The Church of the Good Shepherd (NC), $10K, St John in the Wilderness (NV), $5K, St Jude Hospital (TN), $3K, Samaritan House (NC), $3K and National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (VA), $3K.