Guides Trust Foundation Inc
Provide financial assistance to guide-beneficiaries in times of hardship, support conservation efforts that are critical to the fishery in which theyoperate and make investments, through scholarships, in the future of the communities in which they live.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.1M
+10.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$23K
-10.0% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$23K
-10.0% YoY
About Guides Trust Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Guides Trust Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization, based in ISLAMORADA, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grants totaling $23K. Net investment income was $116K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,149,170 | $1,943,096 | $1,667,395 |
| Revenue | $220,183 | $150,147 | $95,176 |
| Expenses | $77,767 | $84,256 | $96,462 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $116,282 | $54,586 | $24,263 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Bonefish Tarpon Trust Inc ($22,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bonefish Tarpon Trust Inc Miami, FL | General support of Program Services | $22,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varney Sebastian | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| Bishop Baker | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| Obrien Tim | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| Carruthers Evan | Chairman | 3 | — |
| Christian Scott | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| Shealey Tyler | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| Brewer Craig | Advisory Board | 0.5 | — |
| Kilpatrick Doug | Advisory Board | 0.5 | — |
| Navarre Jr Carl | Chair Emeritus | 0.5 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Guides Trust Foundation Inc?
As of 2025, Guides Trust Foundation Inc holds $2.1M in total assets with $220K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $23K in 2025.
Where does Guides Trust Foundation Inc operate?
Guides Trust Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Florida.
What size grants does Guides Trust Foundation Inc award?
In 2025, Guides Trust Foundation Inc awarded 1 grants totaling $23K — an average of about $23K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Guides Trust Foundation Inc's EIN?
Guides Trust Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-0916627. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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