McGuire & Hester Foundation
The McGuire & Hester Foundation is an Oakland, California-based private foundation that provides funds to other charitable and educational organizations. Its 2024 filing states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
McGuire & Hester Foundation at a glance
In short: McGuire & Hester Foundation gave $93K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in California. 44% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $92,850
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,803
- +32.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,072,437
- +3.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (7 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (81% 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 McGuire & Hester Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9009 Railroad Avenue, Oakland, CA 94603-1245
Phone: (510) 632-7676
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who McGuire & Hester Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boys and Girls Club for Alameda ($25K). Together the top 10 received $83K.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 75 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 16% to Iowa, and 3% to Nebraska. The listed grants include organizations in Oakland, Alameda, and other Bay Area communities, as well as recipients in Iowa and Nebraska.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is McGuire & Hester Foundation open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 16 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 85% 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 $75K (2022) to $100K (2021). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $93K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Club for Alameda Alameda, CA | Sponsorship | $25,000 |
| American Heart Association West States Des Moines, IA | Donations | $15,000 |
| Cypress Mandela Training Center Inc Oakland, CA | Donations | $12,500 |
| Rebuilding Together Peninsula Redwood City, CA | Sponsorship | $7,500 |
| Ace Mentor San Francisco Bay Area Inc Santa Clara, CA | Donations | $5,000 |
| East Oakland Youth Development Center Oakland, CA | Donations | $5,000 |
| Urban League of Greater Bay Area Inc Oakland, CA | Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Little Opera House Alameda, CA | Donations | $2,500 |
| East Bay Economic Alliance Foundation Oakland, CA | Donations | $2,500 |
| Girls Inc of the Island City Alameda, CA | Donations | $2,500 |
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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 | $1,072,437 | $153,165 | $118,818 | $92,850 | 16 | $94,150 | $128,497 | $111,126 |
| 2023 | $1,038,090 | $83,521 | $110,101 | $87,375 | 20 | $88,500 | $61,920 | $89,868 |
| 2022 | $1,064,670 | $79,828 | $77,088 | $74,500 | 11 | $75,994 | $78,734 | $87,158 |
| 2021 | $1,061,930 | $66,012 | $136,404 | $100,166 | 16 | $100,166 | $51,740 | $99,483 |
| 2020 | $1,132,322 | $41,319 | $103,414 | $76,000 | 12 | — | $30,555 | $79,190 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, McGuire & Hester Foundation reported a distributable amount of $111K 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
The foundation’s stated primary activity is providing funds to charitable and educational organizations. Its 2024 grants include support for youth development, education and career exploration, housing repairs, employment services, and regional economic development. These examples reflect the grantees’ work: Rebuilding Together Peninsula says its mission is to repair homes, revitalize communities, and rebuild lives; ACE Mentor San Francisco Bay Area says it motivates high school students to pursue careers in architecture, construction, engineering, and related fields; and East Oakland Youth Development Center says it promotes the welfare of youth and young adults in East Oakland.
Other 2024 recipients illustrate additional kinds of supported work. Mission Hiring Hall says it combats unemployment and underemployment in San Francisco’s Mission area through job listings, referrals, training, and placement. East Bay Economic Alliance Foundation describes its role as strengthening the regional economy, building the workforce, and enhancing quality of life in the East Bay. Los Banos Tiger Trap Team says it provides positive youth activities and promotes sportsmanship and responsibility.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $92,850. Grant amounts ranged from $350 to $25,000, with a median of $2,500. The largest grants were $25,000 to Boys and Girls Club for Alameda, $15,000 to American Heart Association West States, and $12,500 to Cypress Mandela Training Center. Other grants included $7,500 to Rebuilding Together Peninsula; $5,000 each to ACE Mentor San Francisco Bay Area, East Oakland Youth Development Center, and Urban League of Greater Bay Area; and $2,500 each to Little Opera House, East Bay Economic Alliance Foundation, Girls Inc of the Island City, Sleep in Heavenly Peace, and Mission Hiring Hall.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kevin P. Hester as president, Annie Hester as secretary, Michael R. Hester as vice president, and Robert C. Doud as CFO.
McGuire & Hester Foundation is led by Kevin P. Hester, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kevin P. Hester
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Annie Hester
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael R. Hester
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert C. Doud
CFO
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 McGuire & Hester Foundation
How much does McGuire & Hester Foundation give each year?
McGuire & Hester Foundation gave $93K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $87K across 20 grants.
What is McGuire & Hester Foundation's typical grant size?
McGuire & Hester Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $5,803, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from McGuire & Hester Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does McGuire & Hester Foundation give grants?
McGuire & Hester Foundation gives mostly in California: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Iowa (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Oakland, CA (4 grants) and Alameda, CA (3 grants).
Does McGuire & Hester Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on McGuire & Hester Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donations" (9 grants) and "Sponsorship" (7 grants).
Who are McGuire & Hester Foundation's largest grantees?
McGuire & Hester Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Boys and Girls Club for Alameda ($25,000), American Heart Association West States ($15,000) and Cypress Mandela Training Center Inc ($12,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is McGuire & Hester Foundation?
McGuire & Hester Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $94K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $111K (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 McGuire & Hester Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated primary activity is providing funds to charitable and educational organizations. Its 2024 grants include support for youth development, education and career exploration, housing repairs, employment services, and regional economic development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from McGuire & Hester Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is McGuire & Hester Foundation's EIN?
McGuire & Hester Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-6104634. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does McGuire & Hester 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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