Max and Helen Guernsey
Waterloo, Iowa · EIN 421460664 · Private foundation
Max and Helen Guernsey is a private foundation based in Waterloo, Iowa. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2021) reports $1.6M in grants paid and $48.6M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 430 individual grants from this funder — $7.7M awarded across 2021–2025 — including its support for adult education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Max and Helen Guernsey funds
Max and Helen Guernsey's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, community improvement, domestic violence, early childhood education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, foster youth, immigrants & refugees, low-income communities.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of the Cedar Valley CAPITAL - BUILDING PROGRAM PLEDGE | Waterloo, IA | $100K | 2021 |
| Waverly Public Library Foundation TEEN & LIBRARY RENOVATIONS | Waverly, IA | $50K | 2024 |
| City of Waterloo YR 2 OF 3 YR PLEDGE - GATES/BYRNES PARK CONSTRUCTION | Waterloo, IA | $35K | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from Max and Helen Guernsey
Max and Helen Guernsey's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at guernseyfoundation.com.
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Frequently asked questions about Max and Helen Guernsey
- Does Max and Helen Guernsey accept grant applications?
- Max and Helen Guernsey's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Max and Helen Guernsey fund?
- Max and Helen Guernsey's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Boys & Girls Club of the Cedar Valley, Waverly Public Library Foundation, City of Waterloo. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Max and Helen Guernsey give in grants?
- Max and Helen Guernsey reported $1.6M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $7.7M over 430 grants.
- Where is Max and Helen Guernsey located?
- Max and Helen Guernsey is based in Waterloo, Iowa. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 421460664.
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