The Lloyd V Guild Charitable
The Lloyd V Guild Charitable is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It supports organizations whose work includes spreading the word of the Bible and assisting impoverished and homeless people through education and assistance.
The Lloyd V Guild Charitable at a glance
In short: The Lloyd V Guild Charitable gave $666K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $33K), top state Virginia. 5% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $666,000
- -3.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $33,300
- -3.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $6,915,864
- +4.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (1 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (27% 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 The Lloyd V Guild Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1634 Red Mill Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15241
Phone: (412) 854-2584
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Lloyd V Guild Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cornerstone Christian Academy ($100K). Together the top 10 received $502K.
Grant Size Distribution
93 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 93 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares were Virginia (27%), Pennsylvania (15%), Minnesota (12%), Texas (12%), and North Carolina (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Lloyd V Guild Charitable open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 20 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $30K; repeat grants $33K. How we count
Medians: $30K first-time, $30K repeat.
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 83% 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 $606K (2021) to $759K (2022). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $666K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Christian Academy Appomattox, VA | Provide Christian Educ.-Financial Aid | $100,000 |
| Christians for Biblical Equality Minneopolis, MN | Ministry of CBE-General Fund | $82,000 |
| Peace Catalyst International Houston, TX | Equip and mobilize christians for collaborative peacebuilding across lines of difference | $80,000 |
| Blue Ridge Area Food Bank Verona, VA | Provide support to the blue ridge food bank to provide families, children and seniors with food. | $45,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse International Relief Boone, NC | Follow Examples of Christ | $45,000 |
| A Child's Hope International Cinncinnati, OH | Helped children to thrive by providing access to food, clean water, education & critical care | $30,000 |
| All God's Children Villa Park, IL | Honduras Mission Relief | $30,000 |
| City Mission Living Stones Inc Uniontown, PA | Housing, Food Drive, Youth Support Systems | $30,000 |
| Fellowship of Christians in Universities and Schools (Focus) New Canaan, CT | To educate christian students in their fellowship with christ | $30,000 |
| Global Orphan Project Kansas City, MO | Rescue and Redeem Orphans & Kids | $30,000 |
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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 | $6,915,864 | $1,084,037 | $767,480 | $666,000 | 20 | $669,050 | $997,751 | $804,688 |
| 2023 | $6,599,307 | $676,203 | $765,540 | $687,000 | 20 | $691,250 | $602,017 | $670,793 |
| 2022 | $6,688,644 | $463,332 | $856,772 | $759,000 | 25 | $765,469 | $382,029 | $693,997 |
| 2021 | $7,082,084 | $854,646 | $690,330 | $606,000 | 13 | $608,250 | $772,566 | $763,295 |
| 2020 | $6,917,768 | $170,754 | $709,246 | $621,000 | 15 | — | $192,190 | $605,148 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lloyd V Guild Charitable reported a distributable amount of $805K 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 states that its purposes are to spread the word of the Bible and assist impoverished and homeless individuals through education and assistance. Its 2024 grants show support for Christian education and ministry, peacebuilding, food assistance, poverty reduction, and services for children and people experiencing homelessness.
Grantees describe their work in varied terms. Cornerstone Christian Academy describes its mission as providing classical education for children in kindergarten through grade 12. Christians for Biblical Equality says it advances the biblical foundation for the equal dignity, authority, and leadership of males and females. Peace Catalyst International describes its work as equipping and mobilizing Christians for collaborative peacebuilding across lines of difference. Blue Ridge Area Food Bank says it distributes food to people in need through a network of providers and food programs. City Mission – Living Stones describes its work as providing comprehensive housing and support services to people experiencing homelessness.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $666,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $100,000, with a median grant of $30,000. Separately, the foundation described contributions totaling $419,000 to 17 organizations as direct charitable activity.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $100,000 to Cornerstone Christian Academy for Christian education and financial aid, $82,000 to Christians for Biblical Equality for general support, and $80,000 to Peace Catalyst International to equip and mobilize Christians for collaborative peacebuilding. Other grants included $45,000 to Blue Ridge Area Food Bank and $45,000 to Samaritan’s Purse International Relief. The foundation also gave $30,000 each to A Child’s Hope International, All God’s Children, City Mission – Living Stones, Fellowship of Christians in Universities and Schools, Global Orphan Project, Hope International, and Kids Alive International.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Richard L Guild, Daniel L Guild, and Linda Guild Lawler as trustees.
The Lloyd V Guild Charitable's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel L. Guild
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Guild Lawler
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard L. Guild
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 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 Lloyd V Guild Charitable
How much does The Lloyd V Guild Charitable give each year?
The Lloyd V Guild Charitable gave $666K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $687K across 20 grants.
What is The Lloyd V Guild Charitable's typical grant size?
The Lloyd V Guild Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $33,300, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Lloyd V Guild Charitable that year got $30K on average.
Where does The Lloyd V Guild Charitable give grants?
The Lloyd V Guild Charitable's top state is Virginia, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (15%) and Minnesota (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Appomattox, VA (3 grants).
Does The Lloyd V Guild Charitable give general operating support?
Occasionally: 5% of The Lloyd V Guild Charitable's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Lloyd V Guild Charitable's largest grantees?
The Lloyd V Guild Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Cornerstone Christian Academy ($100,000), Christians for Biblical Equality ($82,000) and Peace Catalyst International ($80,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Lloyd V Guild Charitable?
The Lloyd V Guild Charitable reported $6.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $669K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $805K (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 The Lloyd V Guild Charitable fund?
The foundation states that its purposes are to spread the word of the Bible and assist impoverished and homeless individuals through education and assistance. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Lloyd V Guild Charitable?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Lloyd V Guild Charitable's EIN?
The Lloyd V Guild Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6794527. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Lloyd V Guild Charitable 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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