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THE GUY FIERI FOUNDATION

THE GUY FIERI FOUNDATION

SANTA ROSA, CA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
27-3432011
Regional Funder
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THE GUY FIERI FOUNDATION

SANTA ROSA, CA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
27-3432011
Regional Funder

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Est.

2010

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Guy Fieri Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that engages in relationship-based grantmaking, providing support exclusively by invitation and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation made a total of $348.6K in grants to 32 grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO MAKE A PERMANENT AND POSITIVE CHANGE TO OUR CULTURE BY ENCOURAGING AND EDUCATING YOUNG PEOPLE SO THAT THEY LEARN TO COOK FOR THEMSELVES, THEIR FRIENDS, AND THEIR FAMILY IN ORDER TO ENHANCE THEIR INDEPENDENCE AND SELF-ESTEEM.
Total Funding Given

$348.6K

2024
Grantees funded
32
Multi-year grantees
22%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

20

Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$24K
R
Riley Lagesen
Board Member
R
Reid Strathearn
Board Member
G
Guy R Fieri
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE GUY FIERI FOUNDATION?
No. THE GUY FIERI FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE GUY FIERI FOUNDATION give?
THE GUY FIERI FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Hawaii, California, and Nevada. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE GUY FIERI FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE GUY FIERI FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE GUY FIERI FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE GUY FIERI FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $349 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE GUY FIERI FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE GUY FIERI FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include HAWAII RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION, CALIFORNIA RESTAURANT FOUNDATION INC, and Best Buddies International Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE GUY FIERI FOUNDATION?
THE GUY FIERI FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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