Gwenjosh Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gwenjosh Foundation is a private foundation in Mill Valley, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $148,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $60,000. 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$148,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$3.2 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $116,553 the year before.
25% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $91,232 | 6 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $116,553 | 12 | $3.5 million |
| 2025 | $148,000 | 8 | $3.2 million |
How to apply
Gwenjosh 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 Gwenjosh Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6 | $133,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hekab Be Biblioteca USA | Support quintana roo COVID relief | $60,000 |
| San Francisco LGBT Center | Support lgbt community prog | $50,000 |
| Cte at Tamalpais High School | Support high school drama | $10,000 |
| Wheaton College | Support theater programs | $10,000 |
| LGBT Asylum Project | Support study of lgbt issues | $5,000 |
| Lyric | Support human rights | $5,000 |
| Community Resilience Orgs | Support sustainable communities | $5,000 |
| Sheldrick Trust USA | Support endangered species | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen Coats
- Deborah Matthews
- Gwen Matthews
Questions people ask
Does Gwenjosh Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gwenjosh Foundation give?
$148,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Gwenjosh Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Stephen Coats (Treasurer), Deborah Matthews (President) and Gwen Matthews (Vice Preside).
What does Gwenjosh Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.