Frances Z Gutierrez Foundation
The Frances Z Gutierrez Foundation is a private foundation based in Hacienda Heights, California. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations in several states, including California, Texas, Maryland, and Oregon.
Frances Z Gutierrez Foundation at a glance
In short: Frances Z Gutierrez Foundation gave $250K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $250,000
- +61.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- -38.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,158
- +163.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,348,076
- -11.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (23% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Frances Z Gutierrez Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing lists written materials and Frances Z Gutierrez as the contact for applications. It states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations and that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- December 31, as listed on the 2025 filing.
- Deadline
- December 31, as listed on the 2025 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Frances Z Gutierrez
Mailing address: 15998 Carmenia, Whittier, CA 90603
Phone: (562) 237-2387
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Frances Z Gutierrez Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
93 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 87 grants of 93 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states. California accounted for 23%, Texas 22%, Maryland 21%, Oregon 20%, and Kansas 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Frances Z Gutierrez Foundation gives
- Giving grew 128% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $110K (2022) to $250K (2025). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $250K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 19 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $250,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,348,076 | $95,035 | $269,023 | $250,000 | 19 | $250,000 | $26,351 |
| 2024 | $1,522,064 | $55,016 | $179,969 | $155,000 | 31 | $155,000 | $24,716 |
| 2023 | $1,647,017 | $-32,920 | $155,829 | $129,200 | 19 | $129,200 | $24,313 |
| 2022 | $1,835,766 | $2,158 | $121,790 | $109,500 | 21 | $109,500 | $26,935 |
| 2021 | $1,955,398 | $2,098,795 | $143,397 | $130,000 | 3 | — | $2,098,795 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to a range of organizations. For example, Homeboy Industries says it provides hope, training, and support to formerly incarcerated and formerly gang-involved people. The American Bible Society says its mission is to make the Bible available in accessible languages and formats. The an individual recipient says it supports people experiencing homelessness through services including shelter, education, training, and job placement.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $250,000. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $55,000, with a median of $5,000. Among the largest were $55,000 to an individual recipient, $52,000 to Adventist World Radio, and $50,000 to an individual recipient, each for assistance. Other grants included $18,000 to an individual recipient, $10,000 each to Maranata Volunteers International and Homeboy Industries, and $5,000 to the American Bible Society and the an individual recipient
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Frances Z Gutierrez as President & CEO.
Frances Z Gutierrez Foundation is led by Frances Z. Gutierrez, President & CEO on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Frances Z. Gutierrez
President & CEO
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Frances Z Gutierrez Foundation
How much does Frances Z Gutierrez Foundation give each year?
Frances Z Gutierrez Foundation gave $250K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $155K across 31 grants.
What is Frances Z Gutierrez Foundation's typical grant size?
Frances Z Gutierrez Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $13,158, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Frances Z Gutierrez Foundation give grants?
Frances Z Gutierrez Foundation's top state is California, with 23% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (22%) and Maryland (21%).
Does Frances Z Gutierrez Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Frances Z Gutierrez Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Assistance" (19 grants).
How large is Frances Z Gutierrez Foundation?
Frances Z Gutierrez Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $95K.
What does Frances Z Gutierrez Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to a range of organizations. For example, Homeboy Industries says it provides hope, training, and support to formerly incarcerated and formerly gang-involved people. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Frances Z Gutierrez Foundation?
The 2025 filing lists written materials and Frances Z Gutierrez as the contact for applications. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Frances Z Gutierrez Foundation's EIN?
Frances Z Gutierrez Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2987803. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 27, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 22, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 9, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Frances Z Gutierrez Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/frances-z-gutierrez-foundation-morg_f3b413657af24a08b072a9c92dd0a5a9
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