The Guthy-Jackson Research Foundation
To fund research to understand the pathophysiology and biochemistry of neuromyelitis optica (NMO) spectrum disease.
The Guthy-Jackson Research Foundation at a glance
In short: The Guthy-Jackson Research Foundation gave $925K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $925K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $925,000
- +496.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $925,000
- +496.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $925,000
- Total assets
- $19,161
- +22.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Guthy-Jackson Research Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Guthy-Jackson Charitable ($925K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Guthy-Jackson Research Foundation gives
- Giving grew 517% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $150K (2021) to $925K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $925K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Guthy-Jackson Charitable Beverly Hillls, CA | To Fund NMO Research | $925,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19,161 | $928,534 | $925,075 | $925,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $15,702 | $135,178 | $155,075 | $155,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | $35,599 | $211,936 | $200,000 | $200,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | $23,663 | $118,097 | $150,000 | $150,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | $55,566 | $153,304 | $155,050 | $155,000 | 1 |
About The Guthy-Jackson Research Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Guthy-Jackson Research Foundation is a public charity focused on religion, based in Beverly Hills, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $19K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $925K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Guthy-Jackson Research Foundation is led by Victoria Jackson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Victoria Jackson
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William R. Guthy
Secretary & CFO
On filings since 2020
5 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 Research Foundation
How much does The Guthy-Jackson Research Foundation give each year?
The Guthy-Jackson Research Foundation gave $925K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $155K across 1 grant.
How large is The Guthy-Jackson Research Foundation?
The Guthy-Jackson Research Foundation reported $19K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $929K.
What is The Guthy-Jackson Research Foundation?
The Guthy-Jackson Research Foundation is a public charity focused on religion, based in Beverly Hills, CA. It holds $19K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Guthy-Jackson Research Foundation operate?
The Guthy-Jackson Research Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is The Guthy-Jackson Research Foundation's EIN?
The Guthy-Jackson Research Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2186708. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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