The Gordon R Irlam Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Gordon R Irlam Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Los Altos, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $388,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $37,500 and the largest $200,000. 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$388,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$37,500
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$4.2 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was up from $335,000 the year before.
17% 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 | $235,000 | 4 | $3.6 million |
| 2024 | $335,000 | 5 | $4.0 million |
| 2025 | $388,000 | 6 | $4.2 million |
How to apply
The Gordon R Irlam Charitable 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 2 | $300,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $50,000 |
| California | 3 | $38,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Results Educational Fund | Support for other charitable organizations | $200,000 |
| Knowledge Ecology International | Support for other charitable organizations | $100,000 |
| Long-Term Future Fund Co Giving What We Can USA Inc | Support for other charitable organizations | $50,000 |
| Sankara Eye Foundation USA | Support for other charitable organizations | $25,000 |
| Machine Intelligence Research Institute | Support for other charitable organizations | $10,000 |
| Phillips Renner Foundation | Support for other charitable organizations | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gordon R Irlam
- Manjula Jonnalagadda
Questions people ask
Does The Gordon R Irlam Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Gordon R Irlam Charitable Foundation give?
$388,000 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $37,500.
Who runs The Gordon R Irlam Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gordon R Irlam (President) and Manjula Jonnalagadda (Secretary/Treasurer).