Max and Karel Guefen Foundation
Invitation OnlyCulver City, California · EIN 47-7214164 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$340K
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$7.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $100,000.
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.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
16% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Match | Los Angeles, CA | College match is a leading college access organization that helps high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds | $105,000 |
| My Friend's Place | Los Angeles, CA | Assisting and inspiring homeless youth to build self-sufficient lives. | $100,000 |
| Community Effort Animal Rescue | Littlerock, CA | Animal rescue | $75,000 |
| National Veterans Network | Torrance, CA | Mission is to educate current and future generations about the extraordinary legacy of american wwii soldiers of japanese ancestry in order… | $25,000 |
| Saints of the West | Sparks, NV | We are a saint bernard rescue & adoption facility. | $20,000 |
| Compton Paw Patrol | Compton, CA | Rescuing and caring for abandoned and abused dogs in compton takes resources | $15,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $340,000 | 6 |
| 2024 | $293,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | $256,950 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 26, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622389349100222
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-7214164
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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