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Private Foundation
MAX AND HELEN GUERNSEY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
MAX AND HELEN GUERNSEY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION is a private foundation categorized as Private Foundation based in CEDAR FALLS, IA. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $3.4M, expenses of $2.5M, total assets of $49.9M. Imperigo tracks 532 reported grants from this foundation totaling approximately $9.3M.
EIN: 421460664
CEDAR FALLS, IA
Private Grantmaking Foundations
NTEE: T20
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$3.4M
Total Expenses$2.5M
Total Assets$49.9M
Grants Given532
Grant Total$9.3M
Filing Years2021–2025
Sample Grants Given
TRANSFORMATIONS BY CEDAR VALLEY ANGELS
DARE TO DREAM & LOVE BOX PROGRAMS
$35,000
CITY OF TAMA
CAPITAL FOR SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL NETWORK
$35,000
CEDAR VALLEY PRESCHOOL & CHILDCARE CENTER
BUILDING BRIGHT FUTURES PROGRAM
$35,000
SUCCESSLINK INC
TOGETHER 4 YOUTH PROGRAMMING
$35,000
UNI FOUNDATION
KALEIDOSCOPE, THEATRE 4 VERY YOUNG, TALENT SEARCH SERIES PGMS
$33,000
Showing up to 5 of 532 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
TRUSTEE CHAIR
Gary Nelson
ADMIN COMMITTEE CHAIR
Harold B Strever Jr
SECRETARY
Lois M Johnson
TRUSTEE
Soo Greiman
FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR
Thomas R Paulsen
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3.4M | $2.5M | $49.9M |
| 2024 | $1.7M | $2.9M | $48.2M |
| 2023 | $2.3M | $2.2M | $45.5M |
| 2022 | — | — | $42.7M |
| 2021 | $3.2M | $2.2M | $48.6M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $3.2M to $3.4M (+4%), with total assets most recently reported at $49.9M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in CA, IA, KS, NE.
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