Nonprofit · EIN 27-3432011
THE GUY FIERI FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · PETALUMA, CA 94954
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,341,169 | $1,127,027 | $214,142 | $3,095,764 | $64,907 | $3,030,857 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,164,554
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $140,387
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $92,189
- Net income from fundraising events
- $33,866
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $2,362
- Other revenue
- $36,228
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $267,215
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $246,252
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $265,402
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $2,724
- Travel
- $83,531
- Depreciation
- $81,992
- Program services (functional)
- $979,179
- Management and general (functional)
- $133,851
- Fundraising (functional)
- $13,997
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,719,851
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,095,764
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $64,907
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,030,857
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $374,540
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,210,040
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,315,723
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $715,134
- Gross receipts
- $1,918,884
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 4
- Year formed
- 2010
- State of legal domicile
- CA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Wargo | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Reid Strathearn | CFO Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Riley Lagesen | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Guy R Fieri | CEO Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3835 CYPRESS DR STE 110, PETALUMA, CA 94954-6966
- Mailing address (990-N for 2010)
- 575 W COLLEGE AVE, SANTA ROSA CA 95401
- Principal officer (990-N for 2010)
- TOM NELSON, 575 W COLLEGE AVENUE, SANTA ROSA CA 95401
- Signed the 990
- Ronald P Wargo, Secretary
- Phone
- (707) 795-2691
- Return prepared by
- Torkelson & Associates CPAs LLP
Mission
THE GUY FIERI FOUNDATION MISSION IS TO "SERVE THOSE WHO SERVE US" THROUGH DISASTER RELIEF EFFORTS, HONORING OUR COUNTRIES HEROES AND FIRST RESPONDERS WHO DEDICATE THEIR LIVES TO PROTECTING AND SERVING OTHERS, AND EDUCATING AND EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION OF CULINARY PROFESSIONALS.THERE ARE THREE PROGRAM PILLARS:DISASTER REFLIEF - WHEN WILDFIRES RAGE AND HURRICANES STRIKE, WE DEPLOY NUTRITIOUS FOOD AND HYDRATION DIRECTLY TO FIRST RESPONDERS ON THE FRONT LINES - SO THEY CAN STAY IN THE FIGHT AND BRING COMMUNITIES BACK FASTER.HONORING HEROES - WE HONOR VETERANS, ACTIVE MILITARY, FIRST RESPONDERS, AND THEIR FAMILIES, THROUGH MEALS AND DIRECT PROGRAMS. WE PROVIDE REAL SERVICES AND LASTING AID TO THOSE WHO GAVE EVERYTHING FOR THIS COUNTRY.CULINARY EDUCATION - WE INVEST IN THE NEXT GENERATION OF CULINARY PROFESSIONALS THROUGH PROGRAMS AND SCHOLARSHIPS.
Program accomplishments
- M40 ACTIVE-DUTY LAW ENFORCEMENT, CAREER FIREFIGHTERS, AND EMERGENCY RESPONDERS ARE PRIMARY BENEFICIARY. FIRST RESPONDERS MEALS AND RECOGNITION. COFFEE TRAILER.Expenses $320,567
- B60 YOUTH EDUCATION INTO ADULT CONTINUING EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE READINESS.Expenses $244,361 · grants $163,215
- W30/P60 HONORING HEROES, SERVING COMBAT VETERANS, AND RESERVE MEMBERS. 30+ EVENTS, 55,000+ MEALS SERVEDExpenses $160,487
- K30 FOOD PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM. THANKSGIVING MEALS.Expenses $109,303
- M20 DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND RELIEF SERVICES.25,000+ MEALS DURING LA FIRES. 200,000+ MEALS SINCE TUBBS FIRE.TWO 48 FOOT MOBILE KITCHENS.Expenses $72,360 · revenue $50,900
- B90 EDUCATIONAL SERVICES - VOCATIONAL/ CULINARY ARTSExpenses $72,101 · grants $104,000 · revenue $442,991
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-3432011
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2011
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,095,764
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,918,884
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,195,393 | $2,271,327 | $2,913,369 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $330,976 | $551,140 | $2,811,096 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2010 Officer: TOM NELSON | December 31, 2010 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.
Questions about THE GUY FIERI FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of THE GUY FIERI FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE GUY FIERI FOUNDATION is 27-3432011.
- Is THE GUY FIERI FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
- Are donations to THE GUY FIERI FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE GUY FIERI FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of THE GUY FIERI FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE GUY FIERI FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE GUY FIERI FOUNDATION?
- The 990-N for 2010 names TOM NELSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE GUY FIERI FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does THE GUY FIERI FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,341,169, expenses of $1,127,027 and total assets of $3,095,764 at year end.
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