Giustina Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Giustina Foundation is a private foundation in Eugene, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $4.7 million in 21 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $4.1 million. 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$4.7 million
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$4.1 million
- Assets$16.4 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was up from $554,500 the year before.
42% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $414,000 | 12 | $11.6 million |
| 2024 | $554,500 | 17 | $18.5 million |
| 2025 | $4.7 million | 21 | $16.4 million |
How to apply
Giustina 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 Giustina Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 19 | $4.5 million |
| California | 2 | $210,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Oregon Foundation | Giustina knight campus fellowship fund | $4.1 million |
| University Foundation - Csu - Chico | Bell family presidential scholars | $205,000 |
| Lane Community College Foundation | Aircraft systems scholarships | $110,000 |
| Eugene Civic Alliance | Grandstand | $100,000 |
| The John G Shedd Institute for the Arts | General purposes | $75,000 |
| University of Oregon Foundation | General purposes | $25,000 |
| The Freedom Foundation | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Individual | Youth scholarship fund | $10,000 |
| McKenzie River Trust | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Eugene Family YMCA | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Pleasant Hill Education Foundation | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Serenity Lane | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Fanconi Anemia Research Fund | Research and family support | $2,500 |
| United Way of Lane County | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Emerald Empire Young Marines | General purposes | $1,500 |
| Forest Bridges | General purposes | $1,500 |
| Friends of Buford Park & Mt Pisgah | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Future Natural Resource Leaders | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Springfield Education Foundation | General purposes | $1,000 |
| World Forestry Center | General purposes | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- E Danell Giustina
- Thomas Anthony Giustina
- Neill Plant
Questions people ask
Does Giustina Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Giustina Foundation give?
$4.7 million in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Giustina Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists E Danell Giustina (Trustee), Thomas Anthony Giustina (Trustee) and Neill Plant (Trustee).
What does Giustina Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and human services.