Guenther Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Jose, California · EIN 99-6237796 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$205K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$35,000
Total assets$21.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $35,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Where it gives
71% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cato Institute | Washington, DC | To support charitable function & programs | $50,000 |
| The Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | To support charitable function & programs | $35,000 |
| Reagan Foundation | Simi Valley, CA | To support charitable function & programs | $35,000 |
| Hoover Institute | Stanford, CA | To support charitable function & programs | $35,000 |
| American Legislative Exchange Counc | Arlington, VA | To support charitable function & programs | $25,000 |
| Manhattan Institute | New York, NY | To support charitable function & programs | $15,000 |
| Federalist Society | Washington, DC | To support charitable function & programs | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $205,000 | 7 |
| 2024 | $150,000 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642169349100214
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 99-6237796
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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