Benito and Frances Gaguine
Benito and Frances Gaguine is a private foundation based in Juneau, Alaska. It issues grants to charitable organizations in areas that include environmental conservation, health, and social issues.
Benito and Frances Gaguine at a glance
In short: Benito and Frances Gaguine gave $481K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $48K), mostly in Alaska. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $480,549
- -96.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $48,055
- -94.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $47,180
- Total assets
- $4,509,692
- -10.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (3 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Alaska (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Benito and Frances Gaguine
- How to Apply
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Contact John Gaguine. The filing lists no specific form or materials and no restrictions on awards; it also states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- None is listed.
- Deadline
- None is listed.
- Contact
Application contact: John Gaguine
Mailing address: 1940 Fritz Cove Road, Juneau, AK 99801
Phone: (907) 789-2986
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Benito and Frances Gaguine funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Vincent De Paul Society Diocesan ($143K). Together the top 10 received $481K.
Grant Size Distribution
87 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 87 (55%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 60% of grant dollars went to Alaska recipients, 21% to recipients in the District of Columbia, 10% to Oregon, and 9% to California. Listed Alaska recipients include organizations in Juneau and Douglas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Benito and Frances Gaguine open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 10 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $53K; repeat grants $46K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 30% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 71% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 197% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $481K (2024) to $12.2M (2023). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $481K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Vincent De Paul Society Diocesan Juneau, AK | Homeless Programs Support | $142,689 |
| United Nations Foundation Washington, DC | Malaria Treatment/Prevention | $100,000 |
| Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Juneau, AK | Youth Summer Lunch Program | $60,000 |
| Juneau Community Foundation Juneau, AK | Feeding Juneau Kids Program | $50,000 |
| Outside IN Portland, OR | Health/Homeless Support | $50,000 |
| MCE Social Capital San Francisco, CA | Operations Support | $44,360 |
| Perseverance Theatre Douglas, AK | Arts Support | $12,500 |
| Juneau Ghost Light Theatre Juneau, AK | Arts Support | $10,000 |
| Juneau Housing First Collaborative Juneau, AK | Health/Homeless Support | $6,000 |
| Juneau Park Foundation Juneau, AK | Parks and Trails Support | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,509,692 | $-22,419 | $480,862 | $480,549 | 10 | $480,549 | $62,675 | $243,837 |
| 2023 | $5,012,973 | $514,121 | $12,254,334 | $12,248,089 | 15 | $12,248,089 | $513,883 | $526,830 |
| 2022 | $18,253,654 | $1,296,464 | $1,171,480 | $1,061,861 | 18 | $1,061,861 | $1,248,376 | $855,918 |
| 2021 | $18,128,670 | $2,139,377 | $1,782,548 | $1,671,834 | 21 | $1,671,834 | $2,087,784 | $878,260 |
| 2020 | $17,771,841 | $666,310 | $1,124,425 | $1,067,400 | 23 | — | $631,078 | $787,709 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Benito and Frances Gaguine reported a distributable amount of $244K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that it issues grants to charitable organizations with diverse purposes, including environmental conservation, health, and social issues. Its 2024 grants included support for homelessness programs, youth meals, malaria treatment and prevention, arts, and parks and trails.
The grantees describe their work in varied terms. Juneau Community Foundation says it promotes philanthropy and responds to community needs to foster a healthy, safe, and culturally rich environment. Outside In says it helps people move toward improved health and self-sufficiency. Juneau Housing First Collaborative says it works to end homelessness and achieve equity, health, and dignity through housing, services, and community. Perseverance Theatre says it produces professional theatre by and for Alaskans and provides educational opportunities. The United Nations Foundation says it supports the UN and UN causes through advocacy, ideas, resources, and partnerships. MCE Social Capital says it works to generate economic opportunities for women and families in underserved communities in the developing world.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $480,549. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $142,689, with a median of $47,180. Notable grants included $142,689 to St Vincent de Paul Society Diocesan for homeless programs support; $100,000 to the United Nations Foundation for malaria treatment and prevention; $60,000 to Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran for a youth summer lunch program; and $50,000 each to Juneau Community Foundation for its Feeding Juneau Kids program and Outside In for health and homeless support.
Other 2024 grants included $44,360 to MCE Social Capital for operations support; $12,500 to Perseverance Theatre for arts support; $10,000 to Juneau Ghost Light Theatre for arts support; $6,000 to Juneau Housing First Collaborative for health and homeless support; and $5,000 to Juneau Park Foundation for parks and trails support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John Gaguine as president, Aaron Gaguine as vice president (listed as “VICE PRESIDE”), Mary Alice McKeen as secretary, Cynthia Gaguine as treasurer, and Regecca Gaguine as director.
Benito and Frances Gaguine is led by John Gaguine, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Gaguine
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Regecca Gaguine
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Gaguine
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Gaguine
Treasurer
Vice President → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Alice McKeen
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Benito and Frances Gaguine
How much does Benito and Frances Gaguine give each year?
Benito and Frances Gaguine gave $481K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $12.2M across 15 grants.
What is Benito and Frances Gaguine's typical grant size?
Benito and Frances Gaguine's median grant in 2024 was $47,180, and its average grant was $48,055, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Benito and Frances Gaguine that year got $53K on average.
Where does Benito and Frances Gaguine give grants?
Benito and Frances Gaguine gives mostly in Alaska: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (21%) and Oregon (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Juneau, AK (6 grants).
Does Benito and Frances Gaguine give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Benito and Frances Gaguine's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Benito and Frances Gaguine's largest grantees?
Benito and Frances Gaguine's largest 2024 grantees include St Vincent De Paul Society Diocesan ($142,689), United Nations Foundation ($100,000) and Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran ($60,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Benito and Frances Gaguine?
Benito and Frances Gaguine reported $4.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $481K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $244K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Benito and Frances Gaguine fund?
The foundation states that it issues grants to charitable organizations with diverse purposes, including environmental conservation, health, and social issues. Its 2024 grants included support for homelessness programs, youth meals, malaria treatment and prevention, arts, and parks and trails. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Benito and Frances Gaguine?
Contact John Gaguine. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Benito and Frances Gaguine's EIN?
Benito and Frances Gaguine's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1792380. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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