Gene Juarez Foundation
Gene Juarez Foundation is a private foundation, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available for 2020. As of 2020, the organization holds $29K in total assets. In 2020, it awarded 5 grants totaling $5K.
Gene Juarez Foundation at a glance
In short: Gene Juarez Foundation gave $5K across 5 grants in 2020 (avg $900), mostly in Washington. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $4,500
- Grants made (2020)
- 5
- Average grant
- $900
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $28,901
- Primary geography
- Washington (78% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Gene Juarez Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Densho ($1K). Together the top 5 received $5K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 5 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Densho Seattle, WA | Support of Preserving and Sharing Japanese American History | $1,000 |
| Heritage University Toppenish, WA | Support of Multi-Cultural People's Access to Higher Education | $1,000 |
| National Ms Society Los Angeles, CA | Support of National Ms Walk | $1,000 |
| The Millionaire Club Charity Celebrity Waiters Luncheon Seattle, WA | Support of Healthcare and Patient Support | $1,000 |
| Center for Latino Leadership Lacey, WA | Support of Raising Awareness of Latino Issues | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $28,901 | $7,320 | $4,500 | 5 | $1,650 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gene Juarez Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Gene Juarez Foundation is led by Joseph Eugene Juarez, Director, President & Treasurer on the 2020 filing; none of the 2 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Joseph Eugene Juarez
Director, President & Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Tweten
Director
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Gene Juarez Foundation
How much does Gene Juarez Foundation give each year?
Gene Juarez Foundation gave $5K across 5 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Gene Juarez Foundation's typical grant size?
Gene Juarez Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $1,000, and its average grant was $900, across 5 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Gene Juarez Foundation give grants?
Gene Juarez Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (2 grants).
Does Gene Juarez Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Gene Juarez Foundation's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Gene Juarez Foundation's largest grantees?
Gene Juarez Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Densho ($1,000), Heritage University ($1,000) and National Ms Society ($1,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How large is Gene Juarez Foundation?
Gene Juarez Foundation reported $29K in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
How much is Gene Juarez Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Gene Juarez Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Gene Juarez Foundation's EIN?
Gene Juarez Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8085756. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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