Guetz Foundation
Guetz Foundation is a private foundation based in Wheeler, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations across several states, including Colorado, New York, North Carolina, Arizona, and California.
Guetz Foundation at a glance
In short: Guetz Foundation gave $565K across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), top state Colorado. 9% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $565,000
- -1.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- +6.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,656
- -7.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $10,963,642
- -0.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (3 of 32, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (34% 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 Guetz Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 507, Wheeler, TX 79096
Phone: (303) 898-6461
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Guetz Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Challenge Foundation ($100K). Together the top 10 received $421K.
Grant Size Distribution
129 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 116 grants of 129 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest shares were directed to Colorado (34%) and New York (19%), followed by North Carolina (9%), Arizona (8%), and California (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Guetz Foundation open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 32 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 84% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 73% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $233K (2020) to $573K (2023). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $565K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Challenge Foundation Engelwood, CO | General | $100,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Staten Island, NY | General | $100,000 |
| Children's Hospital Foundation Aurora, CO | General | $50,000 |
| Samaratan's Purse Boone, NC | General | $50,000 |
| Preborn Ministries Indianapolis, IN | General | $30,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Greenwood Village, CO | General | $26,000 |
| Turning Point USA Phoenix, AZ | General | $25,000 |
| College of Golf Fellowship Roseville, CA | General | $20,000 |
| Alliance Defense Freedom Fund Scottsdale, AZ | General | $10,000 |
| Bay Area Lyme Disease Foundation Portola Valley, CA | General | $10,000 |
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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 | $10,963,642 | $580,935 | $616,056 | $565,000 | 32 | $565,000 | $580,935 | $594,456 |
| 2023 | $10,996,341 | $917,203 | $590,115 | $573,000 | 30 | $573,000 | $380,003 | $564,672 |
| 2022 | $10,474,234 | $799,923 | $541,255 | $522,000 | 29 | $522,000 | $574,386 | $573,396 |
| 2021 | $10,179,030 | $476,407 | $331,468 | $327,500 | 20 | — | $390,567 | $522,050 |
| 2020 | $11,292,410 | $7,388,406 | $233,000 | $233,000 | 18 | — | $1,588,406 | $325,957 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Guetz Foundation reported a distributable amount of $594K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, The Challenge Foundation says it helps students reach their potential through scholarships and educational support; St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital describes its mission as advancing cures and prevention for catastrophic pediatric diseases; and the Brent Eley Foundation says it provides a supportive home and services for families facing a life-threatening medical crisis. Other 2024 recipients included organizations whose stated missions involve civic engagement, government accountability, military families, and support for the University of Wyoming.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 32 grants totaling $565,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median of $10,000. Its largest reported grants were $100,000 each to The Challenge Foundation and Tunnels to Towers, followed by $50,000 each to Children’s Hospital Foundation and Samaritan’s Purse. Other notable grants included $30,000 to Preborn Ministries, $26,000 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and $25,000 to Turning Point USA.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael H Guetz as president; Linda Rae Guetz as vice-president; Scott Guetz as secretary; and Brian Guetz and Bret Guetz as assistant vice-presidents.
Guetz Foundation is led by Michael H. Guetz, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael H. Guetz
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Linda Rae Guetz
Vice President
Secretary → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Scott H. Guetz
Secretary
Assistant Vice President → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Bret Guetz
Assistant Vice President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Brian Guetz
Assistant Vice President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: John T. Kearns (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Larry Snider (2020–2021) — Assistant Vice President
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 Guetz Foundation
How much does Guetz Foundation give each year?
Guetz Foundation gave $565K across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $573K across 30 grants.
What is Guetz Foundation's typical grant size?
Guetz Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $17,656, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Guetz Foundation that year got $13K on average.
Where does Guetz Foundation give grants?
Guetz Foundation's top state is Colorado, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (19%) and North Carolina (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants), Wheeler, TX (3 grants), Aurora, CO (2 grants) and Scottsdale, AZ (2 grants).
Does Guetz Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Guetz Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (32 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Guetz Foundation's largest grantees?
Guetz Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Challenge Foundation ($100,000), Tunnels to Towers ($100,000) and Children's Hospital Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Guetz Foundation?
Guetz Foundation reported $11.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $565K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $594K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Guetz Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, The Challenge Foundation says it helps students reach their potential through scholarships and educational support; St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Guetz Foundation?
The foundation 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 Guetz Foundation's EIN?
Guetz Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1525284. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Guetz 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 September 2026.
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