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Gehry Charitable Trust is a private trust based in LOS ANGELES, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2019. The principal officer is Frank O Gehry & Berta Aguilera Ge. It holds total assets of $8.2M. Annual income is reported at $1.5M. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and New York. According to available records, Gehry Charitable Trust has made 14 grants totaling $1.8M, with a median grant of $40K. Annual giving has grown from $170K in 2020 to $295K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.1M distributed across 3 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $1M, with an average award of $129K. The foundation has supported 9 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in California and New York. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$30K
Average Grant
$43K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 4 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Gehry Charitable Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 14 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NY.
Gehry Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $1.8M across 14 grants. The median grant size is $40K, with an average of $129K. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $1M.
Gehry Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Gehry Charitable Trust is headquartered in LOS ANGELES, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank O Gehry | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Berta A Gehry | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$324K
Total Assets
$8M
Fair Market Value
$8.1M
Net Worth
$8M
Grants Paid
$295K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$202K
Distribution Amount
$395K
Total: $5.5M
Total Grants
14
Total Giving
$1.8M
Average Grant
$129K
Median Grant
$40K
Unique Recipients
9
Most Common Grant
$30K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| TerreformTO COMBAT THE EXTINCTION OF PLANETARY SPECIES THROUGH PIONEERING ACTS OF DESIGN. | New York, NY | $30K | 2020 |
| Herbie Hancock Institute Of JazzGENERAL SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $200K | 2023 |
| Ojai Festivals LtdGENERAL SUPPORT | Ojai, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Los Angeles Master Chorale AssociationGENERAL SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| LacmaGENERAL SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Turnaround ArtsTO IMPACT UNDERSERVED ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS THROUGH ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMMING THAT IS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THE SYSTEMIC CHALLENGES FACING THESE HIGH-POVERTY SCHOOL SYSTEMS. | Los Angeles, CA | $1M | 2022 |
| Hereditary Disease FoundationTO FUND INNOVATIVE RESEARCH TO CURE HUNTINGTON'S DISEASE AND OTHER HEREDITARY DISEASES. | New York, NY | $100K | 2022 |
| Herbie Hancock Inst Of JazzTO OFFER THE WORLD'S MOST PROMISING YOUNG MUSICIANS COLLEGE LEVEL TRAINING BY INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED JAZZ MASTERS AND TO PRESENT PUBLIC SCHOOL MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD. | Los Angeles, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Southern California Institute Of ArchitectureTO ENDOW THE G. WALSH PROFESSORSHIP CHAIR IN ARCHITECTURE | Los Angeles, CA | $125K | 2021 |
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