Giustina Foundation
Giustina Foundation is a private foundation based in Eugene, Oregon. Its 2025 filing reports $4,662,000 in grants to 21 recipients, including organizations in Oregon and California.
Giustina Foundation at a glance
In short: Giustina Foundation gave $4.7M across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $222K), mostly in Oregon. 21% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $4,662,000
- +740.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- +23.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $222,000
- +580.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $14,728,722
- -19.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (4 of 19, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (95% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Giustina Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 529, Eugene, OR 97440
Phone: (541) 484-0188
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Giustina Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Oregon Foundation ($4.1M across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $4.6M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 84 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon and 5% to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Giustina Foundation open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 19 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $72K; repeat grants $291K. How we count
Medians: $40K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 58% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 935% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 620% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $414K (2023) to $4.7M (2025). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $4.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Oregon Foundation Eugene, OR | Giustina Knight Campus Fellowship Fund | $4,080,000 |
| University Foundation - CSU - Chico Chico, CA | Bell Family Presidential Scholars | $205,000 |
| Lane Community College Foundation Eugene, OR | Aircraft Systems Scholarships | $110,000 |
| Eugene Civic Alliance Eugene, OR | Grandstand | $100,000 |
| The John G Shedd Institute for the Arts Eugene, OR | General Purposes | $75,000 |
| University of Oregon Foundation Eugene, OR | General Purposes | $25,000 |
| The Freedom Foundation Salem, OR | General Purposes | $15,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $10,000 |
| McKenzie River Trust Eugene, OR | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| Eugene Family YMCA Eugene, OR | General Purposes | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,728,722 | $1,147,256 | $4,678,699 | $4,662,000 | 21 | $4,671,559 | $1,142,697 | $753,028 |
| 2024 | $18,260,165 | $8,617,068 | $654,535 | $554,500 | 17 | $564,055 | $1,799,030 | $838,151 |
| 2023 | $10,297,632 | $3,640,204 | $438,355 | $414,000 | 12 | $426,666 | $3,398,072 | $470,949 |
| 2022 | $7,096,283 | $589,225 | $468,639 | $450,520 | 17 | $461,445 | $537,205 | $494,747 |
| 2021 | $6,975,747 | $462,254 | $467,477 | $447,520 | 17 | $454,022 | $460,096 | $513,519 |
| 2020 | $6,980,920 | $613,760 | $450,891 | $426,020 | 18 | — | $611,176 | $380,117 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Giustina Foundation reported a distributable amount of $753K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for educational scholarships and university programs, a community sports and entertainment venue, arts education and performance, conservation, and other purposes. These examples describe the purposes of grants and the work of recipients, not a stated foundation-wide focus.
The University of Oregon Foundation, which received $4,080,000, says its mission is to support and assist the University of Oregon, including through management of privately donated funds, advocacy, and facilities. Lane Community College Foundation, which received $110,000, says it encourages community involvement in educational opportunities through scholarships and support for the college’s facilities and functions. Eugene Civic Alliance, which received $100,000, describes its mission as developing a sports and entertainment venue for children, youth, and the wider community. The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts, which received $75,000, describes itself as an education and performance center focused on community through discovery, creation, and celebration.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $4,662,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $4,080,000, with a median of $5,000. Notable grants included $4,080,000 to the University of Oregon Foundation for the Giustina Knight Campus Fellowship Fund, $205,000 to University Foundation–CSU–Chico for Bell Family Presidential Scholars, $110,000 to Lane Community College Foundation for aircraft systems scholarships, and $100,000 to Eugene Civic Alliance for Grandstand.
Other reported grants included $75,000 to the John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts for general purposes; $25,000 to the University of Oregon Foundation for general purposes; and $10,000 each to McKenzie River Trust for general purposes and to an individual recipient for a youth scholarship fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists E Danell Giustina, Thomas Anthony Giustina, and Neill Plant as trustees.
Giustina Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
E. Danell Giustina
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Anthony Giustina
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Neill Plant
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ehrman V. Giustina (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Giustina Foundation
How much does Giustina Foundation give each year?
Giustina Foundation gave $4.7M across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $555K across 17 grants.
What is Giustina Foundation's typical grant size?
Giustina Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $222,000, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Giustina Foundation that year got $72K on average.
Where does Giustina Foundation give grants?
Giustina Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Eugene, OR (11 grants) and Springfield, OR (2 grants).
Does Giustina Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 71% of Giustina Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Giustina Foundation's largest grantees?
Giustina Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Oregon Foundation ($4,105,000 across 2 grants), University Foundation - CSU - Chico ($205,000) and Lane Community College Foundation ($110,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Giustina Foundation?
Giustina Foundation reported $14.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $753K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Giustina Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for educational scholarships and university programs, a community sports and entertainment venue, arts education and performance, conservation, and other purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Giustina Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Giustina Foundation's EIN?
Giustina Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1776086. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Giustina Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 25, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Giustina Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/giustina-foundation-morg_6b0b3f5459ae4efa80dd8ae8c8ea0f6f
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