Henry L Guenther Foundation
The Henry L. Guenther Foundation is a private, non-profit charitable California corporation established in 1956 and tax-exempt since September 1958. Based in Seal Beach, California, the foundation operates as an independent grantmaking foundation that does not conduct or administer its own charitable programs. Instead, it makes grants to organizations with demonstrated competence and sound programs aligned with its funding priorities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$115.9M
+6.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.2M
+21.3% YoY
Grant Count
58
+26.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$72K
-3.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation aims to improve social conditions, promote human welfare, and alleviate pain and suffering.
The foundation primarily applies its resources to benefit California residents, with particular emphasis on Southern California, in the following areas:
- Medical Services: Improved and expanded medical services, medical equipment, and research technology
- Youth Opportunities: Programs and services for young people
- Education: Educational programs and initiatives
- Individual and Family Services: Support for families and individuals in need
- Veteran and Homeless Services: Programs serving veterans and homeless populations
- Community Partnerships: Collaborative community-based initiatives
The foundation has historically funded capital campaigns, emergency services, housing opportunities, food distributions, and other humanitarian projects within its scope.
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily serves California residents, with particular emphasis on Southern California.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $109,294,511
- Total Revenue: $22,167,889
- Total Expenses: $5,370,000
- Total Liabilities: $0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $115,925,175 | $109,294,511 | $97,251,214 |
| Revenue | $7,474,003 | $22,167,889 | $3,965,896 |
| Expenses | $6,491,693 | $5,373,597 | $5,644,540 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $5,605,099 | $4,697,939 | $4,914,521 |
| Net Investment Income | $6,678,993 | $21,543,599 | $3,280,671 |
| Distributable Amount | $5,497,581 | $4,948,971 | $4,974,287 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
238 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Henry L Guenther Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANN LEATHERBURY | VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY | 40 | $310,307 |
| SUSANNE SUNDBERG | CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD | 40 | $333,048 |
| SARAH C MILLIKEN | FORMER DIRECTOR/OFFICER | — | — |
| RICHARD BATTAGLIA | DIRECTOR | 20 | $110,636 |
| CHARLES LEATHERBURY | TREASURER | 40 | $289,914 |
| PHILLIP BATTAGLIA | DIRECTOR | 20 | $110,636 |
| ERIC MOOBERRY | DIRECTOR | 20 | $110,636 |
Contact Information
Address: 3020 Old Ranch Parkway Suite 300 Seal Beach, CA 90740
Phone: (562) 799-5544
Email: acolorado@guentherfoundation.org
Website: https://guentherfoundation.org/
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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