Gonen Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gonen Family Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $127,542 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $3,600 and the largest $100,000. 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$127,542
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$3,600
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees89%
Giving in 2024 was up from $109,799 the year before.
89% 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 | $109,799 | 7 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $127,542 | 9 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
Gonen 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 Gonen Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6 | $120,752 |
| New York | 1 | $6,120 |
| Colorado | 1 | $420 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Israeli American Council | General fund | $100,000 |
| John Thomas Dye School | General fund | $12,532 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | General fund | $6,120 |
| The Impact Forum Foundation | General fund | $3,600 |
| Early Childhood Centers | General fund | $3,600 |
| Wilshire Boulevard Temple | General fund | $660 |
| Cheddar Up | General fund | $420 |
| Chabad of the Conejo | General fund | $360 |
| Middle East Media Research Institute (Memri) | General fund | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Shlomo Gonen
Questions people ask
Does Gonen Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gonen Family Foundation give?
$127,542 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $3,600.
Who runs Gonen Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Shlomo Gonen (Trustee).
What does Gonen Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.