Bess & George Voron Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bess & George Voron Foundation is a private foundation in Pasadena, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $179,150 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $4,500 and the largest $68,750. 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$179,150
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$4,500
- Largest grant$68,750
- Assets$4.8 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was up from $153,375 the year before.
36% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $170,100 | 18 | $3.6 million |
| 2024 | $153,375 | 15 | $4.0 million |
| 2025 | $179,150 | 18 | $4.8 million |
How to apply
Bess & George Voron 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 Bess & George Voron Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 16 | $167,650 |
| Idaho | 1 | $10,500 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer C | General support | $68,750 |
| Los Angeles Review of Books | General support | $21,500 |
| Individual | General fund | $18,000 |
| Concern Foundation | General fund | $12,000 |
| Individual | General support | $10,500 |
| Huntington Hospital | General support | $10,000 |
| Individual | General support | $10,000 |
| Caltech University | General support | $10,000 |
| Western Justice Center | General support | $5,000 |
| City of Hope | General support | $4,000 |
| Individual | General fund | $2,000 |
| Pasadena Arts League | General support | $2,000 |
| USC Arcadia Hospital Foundation | General fund | $1,400 |
| Anti-Defamation League | General support | $1,000 |
| Beauty Bus Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Leukemia and Lymphoma Society | General support | $1,000 |
| Oakwood School | General fund | $500 |
| Ronald McDonald House | General fund | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- David A Voron
Questions people ask
Does Bess & George Voron Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bess & George Voron Foundation give?
$179,150 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $4,500.
Who runs Bess & George Voron Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David A Voron (Trustee).
What does Bess & George Voron Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and education.