Elizabeth G Maughan Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Elizabeth G Maughan Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Monica, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $232,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $22,500 and the largest $55,000. 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$232,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$22,500
- Largest grant$55,000
- Assets$5.0 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $268,000 the year before.
50% of its 2025 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 | $194,000 | 7 | $4.4 million |
| 2024 | $268,000 | 6 | $4.7 million |
| 2025 | $232,000 | 10 | $5.0 million |
How to apply
Elizabeth G Maughan Charitable 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 Elizabeth G Maughan Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 6 | $122,000 |
| California | 2 | $80,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Forest Trust | To fund conservation of forest landscapes | $55,000 |
| Talent Maker City | To fund steam-based learning | $50,000 |
| Nature Bridge | To provide field science education to students in the santa monica mountains | $25,000 |
| North American Association for Enivronmental Education | To fund enivronmental education | $25,000 |
| Oregon Community Foundation | To contribute to charitable funds that support the oregon community | $25,000 |
| Friends of Cascade - Siskiyou National Monument | To fund environmental educational programs | $20,000 |
| The Crest at Willow Witt | To fund environmental education | $10,000 |
| Base | To fund programs for the well-being and advancement of black residents living in southern oregon | $10,000 |
| Oregon Wildlife Foundation | To fund the conservation of fish & wildlife and citizen enjoyment of natural resources in oregon | $7,000 |
| Red Oaks Forest School | To fund environmental educational programs | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert H Given
- Suzi Given
- Geoffrey C Given
Questions people ask
Does Elizabeth G Maughan Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Elizabeth G Maughan Charitable Foundation give?
$232,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $22,500.
Who runs Elizabeth G Maughan Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert H Given (President), Suzi Given (Secretary) and Geoffrey C Given (Treasurer).
What does Elizabeth G Maughan Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and environment and conservation.