The Guthy-Jackson Charitable Foundation
The Guthy-Jackson Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Beverly Hills, California. It funds research aimed at understanding, treating, and curing neuromyelitis optica (NMO) and related autoimmune diseases.
The Guthy-Jackson Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Guthy-Jackson Charitable Foundation gave $206K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $51K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $205,525
- -47.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -55.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $51,381
- +18.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $27,200
- Total assets
- $1,166,488
- -25.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Utah (70% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Guthy-Jackson Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1018 Pamela Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Phone: (310) 432-5400
Website: https://www.guthyjacksonfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Guthy-Jackson Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Utah ($145K). Together the top 4 received $206K.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 48 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 70% of grant dollars went to recipients in Utah, 26% to recipients in California, and 3% to recipients in Florida. The listed grants went to recipients in Salt Lake City, Beverly Hills, and Jacksonville.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Guthy-Jackson Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving fell 66% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $206K (2024) to $790K (2020). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $206K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | To Support Medical Research | $144,751 |
| University of Verona Beverly Hills, CA | To Support Medical Research | $29,400 |
| Lactrims - Niis Beverly Hills, CA | To Support Medical Research | $25,000 |
| Indigo Art Therapy 2024 Jacksonville, FL | To Support Medical Research | $6,374 |
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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 | $1,166,488 | $2,272,787 | $2,686,402 | $205,525 | 4 | $2,676,817 | $87,870 | $51,701 |
| 2023 | $1,571,754 | $1,263,843 | $2,567,038 | $388,864 | 9 | $2,742,179 | $46,108 | $94,761 |
| 2022 | $2,957,131 | $4,988,091 | $2,712,396 | $413,678 | 9 | $1,889,011 | $51,584 | $159,048 |
| 2021 | $771,081 | $1,810,112 | $2,429,666 | $606,580 | 12 | $2,357,694 | $67 | $37,790 |
| 2020 | $1,372,799 | $3,093,396 | $2,299,142 | $789,610 | 14 | — | $1,076,297 | $97,997 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Guthy-Jackson Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $52K 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 mission is to fund research that accelerates the development and approval of safe and effective therapies for NMOSD. Its current priorities include pursuing curative therapies, detecting relapses before they occur, and reducing the risk or impact of relapses. The foundation also identifies MOGAD and related autoimmune diseases in its cure-focused work.
The 2024 grants listed in its filing went to organizations for medical research, including the University of Utah, the University of Verona, and LACTRIMS - NIIS. The grant descriptions do not provide further detail about the research projects.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported four grants totaling $205,525. Grant amounts ranged from $6,374 to $144,751, with a median of $27,200. Its largest listed grants were $144,751 to the University of Utah, $29,400 to the University of Verona, and $25,000 to LACTRIMS - NIIS; each was designated to support medical research. It also awarded $6,374 to Indigo Art Therapy 2024 for medical research.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William R. Guthy and Victoria Jackson as co-trustees. The foundation’s website says they established the foundation after their daughter was diagnosed with NMO.
The Guthy-Jackson Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Victoria Jackson
Co Trustee
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William R. Guthy
Co Trustee
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
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 The Guthy-Jackson Charitable Foundation
How much does The Guthy-Jackson Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Guthy-Jackson Charitable Foundation gave $206K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $389K across 9 grants.
What is The Guthy-Jackson Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Guthy-Jackson Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $27,200, and its average grant was $51,381, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Guthy-Jackson Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Guthy-Jackson Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Utah: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (26%). The most frequent recipient cities were Beverly Hills, CA (2 grants).
Does The Guthy-Jackson Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Guthy-Jackson Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Medical Research" (4 grants).
How large is The Guthy-Jackson Charitable Foundation?
The Guthy-Jackson Charitable Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $52K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Guthy-Jackson Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to fund research that accelerates the development and approval of safe and effective therapies for NMOSD. Its current priorities include pursuing curative therapies, detecting relapses before they occur, and reducing the risk or impact of relapses. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Guthy-Jackson Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that 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 The Guthy-Jackson Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Guthy-Jackson Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-6461545. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Guthy-Jackson Charitable 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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