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Leslie & Susan Gonda Foundation is a private corporation based in WOODLAND HLS, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1990. The principal officer is Louis Gonda. It holds total assets of $16.3M. Annual income is reported at $4.8M. Total assets have grown from $5K in 2011 to $16.3M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including California, New York, Minnesota. According to available records, Leslie & Susan Gonda Foundation has made 20 grants totaling $3.7M, with a median grant of $150K. Annual giving has decreased from $898K in 2021 to $600K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $2.2M distributed across 10 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $400K, with an average award of $186K. The foundation has supported 12 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Ohio, New York, which account for 75% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$20K
Median Grant
$150K
Average Grant
$150K
Largest Grant
$286K
Based on 6 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.
Leslie & Susan Gonda Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 20 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, OH, NY.
Leslie & Susan Gonda Foundation has distributed a total of $3.7M across 20 grants. The median grant size is $150K, with an average of $186K. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $400K.
Leslie & Susan Gonda Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Leslie & Susan Gonda Foundation is headquartered in WOODLAND HLS, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louis L Gonda | CEO & CHARTER DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lorena Gonda | SECRETARY & CHARTER DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John Stretton | CFO | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$16.3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$16.3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
20
Total Giving
$3.7M
Average Grant
$186K
Median Grant
$150K
Unique Recipients
12
Most Common Grant
$150K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterGENERAL OPERATIONS | Los Angeles, CA | $286K | 2023 |
| Children'S Hospital Los AngelesGENERAL OPERATIONS | Los Angeles, CA | $150K | 2023 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial MuseumGENERAL OPERATIONS | Washington, DC | $100K | 2023 |
| University Of Miami AdvancementGENERAL OPERATIONS | Coral Gables, FL | $65K | 2023 |
| Los Angeles Museum Of The HolocaustCOMMEMORATION EDUCATION OF HOLOCAUST ERA ITS AFTERMATH | Los Angeles, CA | $400K | 2022 |
| The Ucla FoundationTO ACTIVELY PROMOTE PHILANTHROPY MANAGE DONATED RESOURCES | Los Angeles, CA | $270K | 2022 |
| Children'S Hospital Of Los AngelesPROMOTION ADVANCEMENT OF CHILDRENS HEALTH THROUGH PATIENT CARE | Los Angeles, CA | $150K | 2022 |
| Holocaust Documentation Education CTO PRESERVE, PROTECT PERPETUATE THE AUTHENTIC MEMORY OF THE HOLOCAUST | Dania Beach, FL | $10K | 2022 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift FundCHARITABLE | Cincinnati, OH | $220K | 2021 |
| Natural Resources Defence CouncilCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $150K | 2021 |
| Mayo ClinicCHARITABLE | Rochester, MN | $72K | 2021 |
| Shelters For IsraelCHARITABLE | Beverly Hills, CA | $20K | 2021 |
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