Guo Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Guo Family Foundation is a private foundation in Springfield, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $40,901 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,001. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$40,901
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,001
- Assets$41,053
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was up from $33,900 the year before.
22% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $46,695 | 8 | $28,118 |
| 2024 | $33,900 | 8 | $30,587 |
| 2025 | $40,901 | 9 | $41,053 |
How to apply
Guo Family 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.
What Guo Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 4 | $19,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,001 |
| California | 3 | $6,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $5,900 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ambassador for Christ Inc | split between supporting their general fund and Hannah Hos ministry. | $10,001 |
| Chinese Christian Fellowship Church | Supporting church ministries and operations | $8,000 |
| Agape Chinese Baptist Church | support church mission | $5,900 |
| Univision in Christ Chicago Chinese | support church mission | $5,000 |
| New Life Community Church Bridgeport | Support the chinese congregation and outreach missions | $5,000 |
| Overseas Campus Ministries | Supporting the ministry of minister Shaolong Jiang | $3,000 |
| Chinese Church in Christ CSJ | Support Church ministries and operations | $2,000 |
| Glory Christian Church of San Diego | support church mission | $1,000 |
| Cornerstone Chinese Church | Supporting the Christian ministry | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bing Ju Guo
- Pin Zhang
- Chunbiao Guo
- Xiaofan Liu
Questions people ask
Does Guo Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Guo Family Foundation give?
$40,901 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Guo Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bing Ju Guo (President), Pin Zhang (Treasurer), Chunbiao Guo (Vice President) and Xiaofan Liu (Secretary).
What does Guo Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.