The Guernsey Foundation committee has full power to accept gifts, grants and bequests and to make both investment and grant decisions. Many distinguished Guernsey breeders have served on the committee. Currently, Mr. Myron Erdman - Chenoa, IL, Mr. E.R. Berousek - Yukon, OK and Mr. Daniel Brubaker - Dayton, VA make up the committee. Mr. Seth Johnson - American Guernsey Association Executive Secretary-Treasurer serves as administrative secretary for the committee.
The Guernsey Foundation has made grants in the past for the following research:
1. To study Johnes Disease - a condition prevalent in all ruminant species.
2. Seasonal changes in butterfat production.
3. Sire evaluations for longevity.
4. Whipping and Foaming characteristics of Milk.
5. Effect of sire's influence on dam/daughter production comparisons.
6. Beta-Carotene in milk.
7. Functional Herdlife studies to evaluate longevity and type traits.

The Guernsey Foundation is currently soliciting bids for a project that evaluates the use of Guernsey genetics in commercial crossbreeding schemes in order to increase these genes in an industry dominated by other breeds. Another area that might be considered is how to most efficiently increase animal numbers beginning from a small population. The Guernsey Foundation will consider unsolicited grant proposals, which follow the guidelines of the Foundation's mandates.

The Guernsey Foundation trust is funded from various sources. Receiving gifts is the most common. Some gifts are cash. Some gifts are property. Some Guernsey breeders have gifted their entire herds to The Foundation. Several gifts have been substantial. In appreciation of all giving from $100 up, The Guernsey Foundation responds with different levels of recognition. Presenting a suitably engraved plaque to the donor and listing the donors name on a permanently displayed plaque in the home office recognizes the following gifts over $5,000:
· Over $100,000. - Founder
· Over $50,000 - Benefactor
· Over $25,000 - Fellow
· Over $10,000 - Presidents Club
· Over $5,000 - Patron
A Certificate of Appreciation will recognize all other donations over $100.

The Guernsey Foundation desires and values your contributions. It is a wonderful way to give back to a breed fraternity in a tax-deductible manner. Through your gifts, The Guernsey Foundation will be making grants improving education by funding scientific research in dairy husbandry, dairy technology, and the dairy industry as a whole. Make your tax-deductible gift through:
· Cash donations
· Grants
· Property gifts
· Transfers via a Last Will and Testament

If you have the desire to make a donation to The Guernsey Foundation, please use any of the following contacts to convey your wishes and we will be glad to provide the necessary assistance.