John and Katherine Gurash Foundation
Preselected recipients only
John and Katherine Gurash Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $150,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $40,000. 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$150,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $136,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $139,000 | 8 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $136,000 | 5 | $3.1 million |
| 2025 | $150,000 | 5 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
John and Katherine Gurash 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 John and Katherine Gurash Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $150,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Food Forward | General fund | $40,000 |
| New Village Girls Academy | General fund | $40,000 |
| Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley | General fund | $40,000 |
| The People Concern | General fund | $20,000 |
| CA Hospital Med Center Foundation | General fund | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Donna Smith
- Andrew Bogen
- Shari Leinwand
Questions people ask
Does John and Katherine Gurash Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does John and Katherine Gurash Foundation give?
$150,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs John and Katherine Gurash Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Donna Smith (Director CFO), Andrew Bogen (Director President) and Shari Leinwand (Director Secretary).
What does John and Katherine Gurash Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.