John Simon Guggenheim Memorial
New York, New York · EIN 135673173 · Private foundation
John Simon Guggenheim Memorial is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $9.5M in grants paid and $366.5M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 1,981 individual grants from this funder — $72.0M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for adult education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What John Simon Guggenheim Memorial funds
John Simon Guggenheim Memorial's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, criminal justice, education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, immigrants & refugees, indigenous, lgbtq people, older adults.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Historical Society EXHIBITION INSTALLMENT FEE | New York, NY | $200K | 2024 |
| Jessica Elaine Blinkhorn FINE ARTS | Atlanta, GA | $85K | 2024 |
| Terike Haapoja FILM-VIDEO | Brooklyn, NY | $80K | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from John Simon Guggenheim Memorial
From John Simon Guggenheim Memorial's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at gf.org.
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Frequently asked questions about John Simon Guggenheim Memorial
- Does John Simon Guggenheim Memorial accept grant applications?
- Yes — John Simon Guggenheim Memorial's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does John Simon Guggenheim Memorial fund?
- John Simon Guggenheim Memorial's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include New York Historical Society, Jessica Elaine Blinkhorn, Terike Haapoja. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does John Simon Guggenheim Memorial give in grants?
- John Simon Guggenheim Memorial reported $9.5M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $72.0M over 1,981 grants.
- Where is John Simon Guggenheim Memorial located?
- John Simon Guggenheim Memorial is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 135673173.
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