Benito and Frances Gaguine Foundation
Accepts applications
Benito and Frances Gaguine Foundation is a private foundation in Juneau, Alaska. In tax year 2024 it gave $480,549 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $47,180 and the largest $142,689. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$480,549
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$47,180
- Largest grant$142,689
- Assets$5.0 million
- New grantees70%
Giving in 2024 was down from $12.2 million the year before.
70% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $12.2 million | 15 | $5.1 million |
| 2024 | $480,549 | 10 | $5.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | John Gaguine 1940 Fritz Cove Road, Juneau, AK 99801 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (907) 789-2986 |
What Benito and Frances Gaguine Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Alaska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 7 | $286,189 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $100,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $50,000 |
| California | 1 | $44,360 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Vincent de Paul Society Diocesan of Southeast Alaska | Homeless programs support | $142,689 |
| United Nations Foundation | Malaria treatment/prevention | $100,000 |
| Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church | Youth summer lunch program | $60,000 |
| Juneau Community Foundation | Feeding juneau kids program | $50,000 |
| Outside in | Health/homeless support | $50,000 |
| McE Social Capital | Operations support | $44,360 |
| Perseverance Theatre | Arts support | $12,500 |
| Juneau Ghost Light Theatre | Arts support | $10,000 |
| Juneau Housing First Collaborative | Health/homeless support | $6,000 |
| Juneau Park Foundation | Parks and trails support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John Gaguine
- Aaron Gaguine
- Mary Alice McKeen
- Cynthia Gaguine
- Regecca Gaguine
Questions people ask
Does Benito and Frances Gaguine Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Benito and Frances Gaguine Foundation give?
$480,549 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $47,180.
Who runs Benito and Frances Gaguine Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John Gaguine (President), Aaron Gaguine (Vice Preside), Mary Alice McKeen (Secretary) and Cynthia Gaguine (Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Benito and Frances Gaguine Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness, youth programs and health.