GHJ Foundation
Preselected recipients only
GHJ Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $133,850 in 39 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $30,000. 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$133,850
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$84,069
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2024 was down from $165,985 the year before.
54% 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 | $165,985 | 54 | $122,994 |
| 2024 | $133,850 | 39 | $84,069 |
How to apply
GHJ 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What GHJ Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 30 | $113,100 |
| New York | 4 | $12,250 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $3,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,500 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Groundswell Charitable Foundation Inc | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Builders of Jewish Education | General operating support | $12,500 |
| Heal the Bay | General operating support | $7,500 |
| Innocence Project | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Joyful Heart Foundation | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Saving Innocence | General operating support | $5,000 |
| The Whole Child | General operating support | $5,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | General operating support | $3,500 |
| Abilityfirst | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Children's Bureau of Southern California | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Sycamores | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Autism Society of America Los Angeles | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Children's Institute | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Downtown Women's Center | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Food Forward Inc | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Outdoor Outreach | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Pacific Clinics | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Plus Me Project | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Step Up on Second Street Inc | General operating support | $2,500 |
| We Are Brave Together | General operating support | $2,500 |
| John Tracy Center | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Mayors Fund for Los Angeles | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Music Academy of the West | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Para Los Ninos | General operating support | $2,000 |
| The Huntington Library | General operating support | $2,000 |
| The People Concern | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Valley Community Healthcare | General operating support | $1,600 |
| K9S for Warriors | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Mexican American Opportunity Foundation | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Noah (National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation) | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | General operating support | $1,250 |
| Child Educational Center | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Family Gateway Inc | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Feedmore Wny | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Jay Nolan Community Services Inc | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Project Home | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Synergy Academies | General operating support | $1,000 |
| YWCA Greater of la | General operating support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Donella Wilson
- Tom Barry
- Lizbeth Nevarez
- Mari-Anne Kehler
- Derrick Coleman
Questions people ask
Does GHJ Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does GHJ Foundation give?
$133,850 in tax year 2024, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs GHJ Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Donella Wilson (President & Chief Philanthropy Officer), Tom Barry (Treasurer), Lizbeth Nevarez (Secretary) and Mari-Anne Kehler (Strategist) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does GHJ Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.