The Guy Fieri Foundation
The Guy Fieri Foundation mission is to "serve those who serve us" through disaster relief efforts, honoring our countries heroes and first responders who dedicate their lives to protecting and serving others, and educating and empowering the next generation of culinary professionals.there are three program pillars:disaster reflief - when wildfires rage and hurricanes strike, we deploy nutritious food and hydration directly to first responders on the front lines - so they can stay in the fight and bring communities back faster.honoring heroes - we honor veterans, active military, first responders, and their families, through meals and direct programs. We provide real services and lasting aid to those who gave everything for this country.culinary education - we invest in the next generation of culinary professionals through programs and scholarships.
The Guy Fieri Foundation at a glance
In short: The Guy Fieri Foundation gave $267K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $89K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $267,215
- -23.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- -85.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $89,072
- +411.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $94,000
- Total assets
- $3,095,764
- +13.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Guy Fieri Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Seraphim Fund ($163K). Together the top 3 received $267K.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 71 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Guy Fieri Foundation gives
- Giving fell 20% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $125K (2020) to $1.9M (2023). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $267K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seraphim Fund Santa Rosa, CA | Literacy Program | $163,215 |
| California Restaurant Assoc Sacramento, CA | Program Support | $94,000 |
| Giving Kitchen Atlanta, GA | Culinary Program | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,095,764 | $1,341,169 | $1,127,027 | $267,215 | 3 | $140,387 |
| 2024 | $2,719,851 | $732,337 | $979,723 | $348,561 | 20 | $222,983 |
| 2023 | $2,913,369 | $2,195,393 | $2,271,327 | $1,919,124 | 19 | $13,283 |
| 2022 | $2,811,096 | $330,976 | $551,140 | $334,912 | 15 | $-636,792 |
| 2021 | $2,889,333 | $1,833,557 | $362,460 | $223,094 | 14 | $310,639 |
| 2020 | $1,348,470 | $300,457 | $217,910 | $125,250 | 5 | $224,860 |
About The Guy Fieri Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Guy Fieri Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Petaluma, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $267K. Net investment income was $140K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Guy Fieri Foundation is led by Guy R Fieri, CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Guy R Fieri
CEO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Riley Lagesen
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Reid Strathearn
CFO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ron Wargo
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Guy Fieri Foundation
How much does The Guy Fieri Foundation give each year?
The Guy Fieri Foundation gave $267K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $349K across 20 grants.
What is The Guy Fieri Foundation's typical grant size?
The Guy Fieri Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $94,000, and its average grant was $89,072, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Guy Fieri Foundation give grants?
The Guy Fieri Foundation gives mostly in California: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does The Guy Fieri Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Guy Fieri Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Guy Fieri Foundation?
The Guy Fieri Foundation reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What is The Guy Fieri Foundation?
The Guy Fieri Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Petaluma, CA. It holds $3.1M in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Guy Fieri Foundation's EIN?
The Guy Fieri Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3432011. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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