McGuire & Hester Foundation
Preselected recipients only
McGuire & Hester Foundation is a private foundation in Oakland, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $92,850 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$92,850
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $87,375 the year before.
50% 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 | $87,375 | 20 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $92,850 | 16 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
McGuire & Hester Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What McGuire & Hester Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 14 | $75,350 |
| Iowa | 1 | $15,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Club for Alameda | Sponsorship | $25,000 |
| American Heart Association West States | Donations | $15,000 |
| Cypress Mandela Training Center Inc | Donations | $12,500 |
| Rebuilding Together Peninsula | Sponsorship | $7,500 |
| Ace Mentor San Francisco Bay Area Inc | Donations | $5,000 |
| East Oakland Youth Development Center | Donations | $5,000 |
| Urban League of Greater Bay Area Inc | Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Little Opera House | Donations | $2,500 |
| East Bay Economic Alliance Foundation | Donations | $2,500 |
| Girls Inc of the Island City | Donations | $2,500 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace | Donations | $2,500 |
| Mission Hiring Hall | Sponsorship | $2,500 |
| Women in Construction Operations(wiops) | Sponsorship | $2,500 |
| PCMSF | Sponsorship | $2,000 |
| Placer Wrestling Boosters | Donations | $500 |
| Los Banos Tiger Trap Team | Sponsorship | $350 |
Officers and trustees
- Kevin P Hester
- Annie Hester
- Michael R Hester
- Robert C Doud
Questions people ask
Does McGuire & Hester Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does McGuire & Hester Foundation give?
$92,850 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs McGuire & Hester Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kevin P Hester (President), Annie Hester (Secretary), Michael R Hester (Vice President) and Robert C Doud (Cfo).
What does McGuire & Hester Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.