Guffey Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Guffey Family Foundation is a private foundation in Pennington, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.0 million in 51 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $1.3 million. 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$5.0 million
- Number of grants51
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$1.3 million
- Assets$8.3 million
- New grantees88%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.2 million the year before.
88% 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 | $2.2 million | 16 | $11.9 million |
| 2024 | $5.0 million | 51 | $8.3 million |
How to apply
Guffey 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 Guffey Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 36 | $3.2 million |
| Texas | 2 | $1.5 million |
| Florida | 1 | $163,914 |
| New York | 5 | $86,000 |
| Virginia | 5 | $30,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Porter-Gaud Foundation | Unrestricted general | $1.3 million |
| William Marsh Rice University | Unrestricted general | $1.2 million |
| Ashley Hall Foundation | Unrestricted general | $1.1 million |
| College of Charleston Foundation | Unrestricted general | $333,333 |
| International African American Museum | Unrestricted general | $250,000 |
| The Nemours Foundation | Unrestricted general | $163,914 |
| Compass Collegiate Academy | Unrestricted general | $75,000 |
| Metanoia | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Kids on Point | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Wings for Kids | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| The Jahangir Rahman and Lauren Shaffer Fdn | Fbo ps 91x programs in | $50,000 |
| Charleston Promise Neighborhood | Unrestricted general | $40,000 |
| Communities in Schools of South Carolina | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Open Space Institute Inc | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| New Morning | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Fresh Air Fund | Support 2018 fall benefit | $10,000 |
| Drayton Hall Pres Trust | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Charleston Library Society | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Carolina Art Association | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Preservation Society of Charleston | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Middleton Place Fdn | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Spoleto Festival USA Inc | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Historic Charleston Foundation | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Womens Rights and Empowerment Network | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Gaillard Performance Hall Fdn | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Doors to Freedom | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Charleston Parks Conservancy | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Norfolk State University Foundation | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Charleston Waterkeeper | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Carolina Abortion Fund | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Birthday Buds | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Cape Henry Collegiate School | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Ocean Park Volunteer Fire and Rescue | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Low Country Land Trust Inc | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| South Carlonia Coastal Conservation League Inc | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lucy M Guffey
- Hamish Burt
- Miranda Sun
- Joshua Harris
- Lawrence Guffey
Questions people ask
Does Guffey Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Guffey Family Foundation give?
$5.0 million in tax year 2024, across 51 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Guffey Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Lucy M Guffey (President/Director), Hamish Burt (Director), Miranda Sun (Treasurer/Director) and Joshua Harris (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Guffey Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.