Gonda Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gonda Family Foundation is a private foundation in Woodland Hills, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $327,150 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $120,000. 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$327,150
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$120,000
- Assets$6.7 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2024 was up from $274,400 the year before.
31% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $325,469 | 33 | $6.4 million |
| 2023 | $274,400 | 35 | $6.5 million |
| 2024 | $327,150 | 32 | $6.7 million |
How to apply
Gonda 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 Gonda Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 17 | $128,750 |
| Ohio | 1 | $120,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $20,000 |
| New York | 8 | $18,400 |
| Missouri | 1 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Fund | Contribute to Donor Advised Fund. | $120,000 |
| Casa Pacifica Centers for Children | Support programs that treat foster and at-risk youth who are in crisis. | $50,000 |
| UCLA Foundation | Support medical care and research. | $36,000 |
| Sjogrens Foundation | Support research and awareness for Sjogrens Disease. | $20,000 |
| Stephens College | Support secondary education. | $15,000 |
| Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz | Support the performing arts. | $10,000 |
| Livestock Conservancy | Support the preservation of equine genetics. | $10,000 |
| Entertainment Community Fund | Support the performing arts. | $10,000 |
| The 52nd Street Project | Support original theater productions. | $8,000 |
| Los Angeles Philaharmonic Assoc | Support the performing arts. | $6,000 |
| International Child Resource Instit | Support primary education. | $5,000 |
| Culture for One | Support children living in NYC foster care. | $5,000 |
| Safe Passage Youth Foundation | Support underprivileged youths and efforts to fight crime through prevention and literacy. | $4,000 |
| Parents Assoc of Colfax Elementary | Support and enrich public education. | $3,000 |
| High Fives | Provide resources to those with life-changing injuries. | $2,500 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Support medical research and provide care to sick children. | $2,500 |
| Shriners Hospitals | Support pediatric subspecialty health care. | $2,500 |
| The Broadway League Foundation | Support the performing arts. | $1,800 |
| Lighthouse for Women and Children | Distribute food and clothing to the homeless. | $1,800 |
| Lukemia Lymphoma Society | Support research to cure Leukemia Lymphoma Hodgkins Disease & Myeloma. | $1,800 |
| New York Theater Workshop | Support theatrical arts. | $1,800 |
| Ride on | Support therapies for the disabled. | $1,500 |
| Family Equality Council | Support legal and lived equality for LGBTQ families. | $1,500 |
| Yaddo | Support performing arts. | $1,500 |
| American Folk Art Museum | Promote the history and art of self-taught artists. | $1,000 |
| Chumash Indian Museum | Commemorate and educate about the Chumash Indians. | $1,000 |
| Share Inc | Support those with developmental and physical disabilities. | $1,000 |
| Tourette Association of America | Support disease research and therapies. | $1,000 |
| The Music Center Foundation | Support the performing arts. | $800 |
| North Coast Repertory | Support the performing arts. | $500 |
| American Wild Horse Campaign | Protect and preserve Americas wild horses. | $500 |
| Idyllwild Arts Foundation | Support the arts. | $150 |
Officers and trustees
- Louis L Gonda
- Kelly S Gonda
- Tara Cornwell John Stretton
Questions people ask
Does Gonda Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gonda Family Foundation give?
$327,150 in tax year 2024, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Gonda Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Louis L Gonda (President), Kelly S Gonda (Treasurer) and Tara Cornwell John Stretton (Secretary).
What does Gonda Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and science and research.