The Randall and Nancy Guise Foundation
The Randall and Nancy Guise Foundation is a private foundation based in Hillsdale, Michigan. Its 2025 filing reports grants to Michigan schools, a library, a municipality, and other organizations for purposes including unmet needs, program supplies, equipment, and sponsorships.
The Randall and Nancy Guise Foundation at a glance
In short: The Randall and Nancy Guise Foundation gave $112K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Michigan. 21% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $111,682
- +69.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,977
- +45.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,150
- Total assets
- $167,052
- -38.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (3 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Randall and Nancy Guise Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1569 Hudson Rd - PO Box 245, Hillsdale, MI 49242
Phone: (517) 439-9125
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Randall and Nancy Guise Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Reading Community Schools ($30K). Together the top 10 received $105K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 42 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Randall and Nancy Guise Foundation open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 14 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 71% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023–2025). 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $57K (2023) to $112K (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $112K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Community Schools Reading, MI | Unmet Needsband Program | $30,095 |
| Jonesville Community Schools Jonesville, MI | Unmet Needs | $14,913 |
| North Adams - Jerome Schools North Adams, MI | Unmet Needs& Chromebooks | $12,814 |
| Waldron District Library Waldron, MI | Program Supplies | $10,050 |
| Waldron Area Schools Waldron, MI | Unmet Needs | $9,500 |
| Village of Montgomery Montgomery, MI | Equipment | $7,310 |
| Litchfield Community Schools Litchfield, MI | Unmet Needs | $7,000 |
| Hillsdale Community Schools Hillsdale, MI | Unmet Needs | $5,300 |
| Camden-Frontier Schools Camden, MI | Unmet Needs | $4,000 |
| Pittsford Schools Pittsford, MI | Unmet Needs | $4,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $167,052 | $22,245 | $126,946 | $111,682 | 14 | $111,682 | $19,339 |
| 2024 | $271,753 | $12,203 | $78,379 | $65,971 | 12 | $65,971 | $13,919 |
| 2023 | $333,274 | $10,867 | $68,432 | $56,855 | 16 | $56,855 | $7,987 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for school needs and programs, library supplies, equipment, and a sponsorship. The foundation also reported direct charitable activity involving unmet needs and a band program at Reading Community Schools, unmet needs and Chromebooks at North Adams-Jerome Community Schools, and program supplies at Waldron District Library.
Among the recipients was Court Appointed Special Advocates, which describes its own purpose as providing highly trained volunteers to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children in family court.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $111,682. Grant amounts ranged from $150 to $30,095, with a median of $6,150.
The largest reported grants included $30,095 to Reading Community Schools for unmet needs and a band program; $14,913 to Jonesville Community Schools for unmet needs; $12,814 to North Adams-Jerome Schools for unmet needs and Chromebooks; $10,050 to Waldron District Library for program supplies; and $9,500 to Waldron Area Schools for unmet needs. Other reported grants included $7,310 to the Village of Montgomery for equipment, $7,000 to Litchfield Community Schools for unmet needs, and $5,300 to Hillsdale Community Schools for unmet needs. The filing also lists $2,000 to Court Appointed Special Advocates for sponsorship.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David Pavka as president, Michael Betz as treasurer, Debra Price as secretary, Peter Pavka and Corrie Caldwell as directors, and Jill Pavka as executive director.
The Randall and Nancy Guise Foundation is led by Jill Pavka, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jill Pavka
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$4K (2023) → $6K (2025)
David Pavka
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Corrie Caldwell
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Pavka
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debra Price
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Betz
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $6K, to Jill Pavka (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Randall and Nancy Guise Foundation
How much does The Randall and Nancy Guise Foundation give each year?
The Randall and Nancy Guise Foundation gave $112K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $66K across 12 grants.
What is The Randall and Nancy Guise Foundation's typical grant size?
The Randall and Nancy Guise Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $6,150, and its average grant was $7,977, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Randall and Nancy Guise Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Randall and Nancy Guise Foundation give grants?
The Randall and Nancy Guise Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Hillsdale, MI (3 grants), Reading, MI (2 grants), Waldron, MI (2 grants) and Jonesville, MI (2 grants).
Does The Randall and Nancy Guise Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on The Randall and Nancy Guise Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Unmet Needs" (6 grants).
Who are The Randall and Nancy Guise Foundation's largest grantees?
The Randall and Nancy Guise Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Reading Community Schools ($30,095), Jonesville Community Schools ($14,913) and North Adams - Jerome Schools ($12,814), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Randall and Nancy Guise Foundation?
The Randall and Nancy Guise Foundation reported $167K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $22K.
What does The Randall and Nancy Guise Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for school needs and programs, library supplies, equipment, and a sponsorship. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Randall and Nancy Guise Foundation?
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 Randall and Nancy Guise Foundation's EIN?
The Randall and Nancy Guise Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3776141. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does The Randall and Nancy Guise 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.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 16, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 16, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 16, 2026)
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Randall and Nancy Guise Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-randall-and-nancy-guise-foundation-morg_170bb53138bc4d4eb0c6f66f4da44063
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