Guardian Industries Educational Foundation
Guardian Industries Educational Foundation is a private foundation, based in Auburn Hills, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023.
Guardian Industries Educational Foundation at a glance
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.
Who Guardian Industries Educational Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Guardian Industries Educational Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $37K (2021) to $78K (2020). In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $37K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Scholarship & Tuition Services Nashville, TN | Scholarships for Education | $36,000 |
| Haven Auburn Hills, MI | General Support | $1,140 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $7,874 | $38,500 | $40,396 | $37,140 | 2 | $40,396 | $124 |
| 2020 | $9,770 | $84,448 | $82,600 | $78,000 | 1 | — | $383 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Guardian Industries Educational Foundation is led by Ronald D. Vaupel, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Ronald D. Vaupel
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James A. Cantin
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Douglas A. Girdler
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jan McConnaughey
Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Julie Landwehr
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Michael M. Metz (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Rick A. Cassidy (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Guardian Industries Educational Foundation
Where does Guardian Industries Educational Foundation operate?
Guardian Industries Educational Foundation has awarded grants in Michigan, Tennessee.
What is Guardian Industries Educational Foundation's EIN?
Guardian Industries Educational Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2707035. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated October 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 years 2020–2023
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