Congdon Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Congdon Family Foundation is a private foundation in Pasadena, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $877,700 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $279,200. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$877,700
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$279,200
- Assets$5.0 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $472,190 the year before.
50% of its 2024 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 | $472,190 | 9 | $4.6 million |
| 2024 | $877,700 | 10 | $5.0 million |
How to apply
Congdon Family 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 Congdon Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California. It also paid $10,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $517,700 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $225,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $100,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The American Fdn for the Iyari Scho | General purpose | $279,200 |
| American Independent Foundation | General purpose | $125,000 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic | Beckmen yola center building | $110,000 |
| Go Campaign | Go gala - general purposes | $103,500 |
| Democracy Matters Foundation | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Legacy Global Programs | General purpose | $100,000 |
| State Democracy Defenders Fund | General purpose | $25,000 |
| UCLA Foundation | Intercollegiate athletics then now forever fund & the wooden athletic fund | $15,000 |
| Saint John's Health Center Foundati | Pni-pacific neuroscience saint john's | $10,000 |
| Careyes Foundation | General purpose. | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jonathan Congdon
- Rebecca Halliday Congdon
Questions people ask
Does Congdon Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Congdon Family Foundation give?
$877,700 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Congdon Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jonathan Congdon (President) and Rebecca Halliday Congdon (Sec / Treas).
What does Congdon Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international.