Guess Foundation
Accepts applications
Guess Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $718,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $150,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$718,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$63,853
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2025 was up from $610,000 the year before.
47% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $626,112 | 21 | $1.6 million |
| 2023 | $993,000 | 32 | $210,355 |
| 2024 | $610,000 | 26 | $105,592 |
| 2025 | $718,000 | 21 | $63,853 |
How to apply
| Contact | Any officer or director of foundati 1444 South Alameda Street, Los Angeles, CA 90021 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (213) 765-3100 |
What Guess Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 14 | $405,000 |
| New York | 3 | $225,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $25,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $13,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of United Hatzalah | To support United Hatzalah Gala. | $150,000 |
| CORE Community Organized Relief Eff | To suport CORE fire relief match with licenses. | $100,000 |
| Individual | To support 2025 donation. | $50,000 |
| Dream Center Foundation | To support LA Wildfire relief. | $50,000 |
| The World Stage Performance Gallery | To support 2025 donation. | $50,000 |
| Project Legacy | To support congressional dinner sponsorship. | $50,000 |
| Individual | Donation for light up the blues 7 | $25,000 |
| Children's Diabetes Foundation | To support Carousel of Hope Ball sponsorship. | $25,000 |
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles | To support Make March Matter campaign 2025. | $25,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater LA | To support Rebuild LA donation. | $25,000 |
| Fashion Scholarship Fund | To support FSF Live Gala donation. | $25,000 |
| We Matter Inc | To support We Matter Price celebration. | $25,000 |
| North East Trees Inc | To support Earth Month donation for wildfire resiliency. | $25,000 |
| Project Angele Food | To support Angel ART 2025 | $20,000 |
| Tower Cancer Research Foundation | To support 12th Annual Tower Tournament. | $20,000 |
| One Tree Planted Inc | To support Global Tree donation. | $13,000 |
| Project Healthy Minds | To support Annual Gala for World Mental Health Day. | $10,000 |
| Los Angeles LGBT Center | To support Pride Month donation. | $10,000 |
| The Trevor Project Inc | To support Pride month donation. | $10,000 |
| CHP 11-99 Foundation | To Support Bob Weinberg Golf Tournament. | $5,000 |
| Beverly Hills Police Officers' Bene | to support Beverly Hills Police Gala 2025. | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Maurice Marciano
- Paul Marciano
- Fabrice Benarouche
- Susan Tenney
Questions people ask
Does Guess Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Guess Foundation give?
$718,000 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Guess Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Maurice Marciano (Director), Paul Marciano (President), Fabrice Benarouche (CFO & Treasurer) and Susan Tenney (Secretary).
What does Guess Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, health and arts and culture.