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Gihon Foundation is a private corporation based in SHERMAN OAKS, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2009. The principal officer is Leitner Zander & Co Llp. It holds total assets of $2.9M. Annual income is reported at $2.4M. Total assets have decreased from $3.8M in 2011 to $2.9M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. Maintenance and display of an art collection and a documentary film on the collection. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, Gihon Foundation has made 6 grants totaling $18K, with a median grant of $625. Annual giving has grown from $700 in 2020 to $18K in 2021. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $11K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 3 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in California. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$400
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$11K
Based on 4 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
Maintenance and display of an art collection and a documentary film on the collection.
Expenses: $2K
Providing a venue for discussions of important world issues.
Expenses: $1K
Council on ideas - think tank for ideas to promote the well being of humans on earth and performing arts.
Expenses: $37K
3-d computer event presentation of art and music appreciation.
Expenses: $60K
Maintenance and display of an art collection and a documentary film on the collection. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 6 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA.
Gihon Foundation has distributed a total of $18K across 6 grants. The median grant size is $625, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $11K.
Gihon Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Gihon Foundation is headquartered in SHERMAN OAKS, CA.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Nesmith | VICE PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE | $50K | $0 | $50K |
| Jason Nesmith | TRUSTEE | $50K | $0 | $50K |
| Jonathan Nesmith | TRUSTEE | $50K | $0 | $50K |
| Jessica Nesmith | TRUSTEE | $50K | $0 | $50K |
| Jessica Kent | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$2.9M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$2.9M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
6
Total Giving
$18K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$625
Unique Recipients
3
of 2021 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arden Wood IncADVANCE/PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION | San Franciso, CA | $11K | 2021 |
| Koyamada International FoundationADVANCE/PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION | Burbank, CA | $5K | 2021 |
| Food Bank Of Monterey CountyADVANCE/PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION | Salinas, CA | $500 | 2020 |
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