The Max & Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation awards grants to improve the vitality of community, addressing issues important now and in the future.
Donor Name: Max & Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation
State: Iowa
County: Selected Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/15/2023
Size of the Grant: $1,000—$30,000
Details:
The Foundation focuses to support on a broad spectrum of needs including: education that builds character, programs that enhance family life, key social issues, science programs that aim for community betterment, health and life skills, sports, fitness, and activities that recognize the value of people.
Focus Areas
The Guernsey Charitable Foundation focuses its grant-making in the following four categories:
- Social Issues
- Education
- Family Life & Community Betterment
- Health, Recreation, & Fitness.
Funding Information
Grant awards ranging from $1,000—$30,000.
Geographical Areas
The Guernsey Charitable Foundation awards grants to organizations in the following eight Iowa counties:
- Benton
- Black Hawk
- Bremer
- Buchanan
- Butler
- Grundy
- Fayette
- Tama
Ineligibility
In order to focus in the resources, there are a number of organizations and programs that the Guernsey Charitable Foundation does not fund. Generally, they do not grant to the following:
- Individuals
- Business ventures
- Organizations that are not established 501(c)(3) nonprofits or government entities
- Organizations that limit membership or services based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, socio-economic status, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, or religion.
- Endowments of any kind
- Conferences, seminars, trips, or similar events
- Advertising for benefit or courtesy purposes
- Religious or sectarian programs for religious purposes
- National organizations and their affiliates whose primary services are not concentrated in the foundation’s eight-county region
- Veteran, labor, and political organizations or campaign.
For more information, visit Max & Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation.
