Private foundation · EIN 47-2403367 · Los Angeles, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Madeline & Marvin Gussman Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 12 grants paid, $1.2M total, median $63K. 75% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
12
$1.2M
Median grant
$63K
Stays in CA
75%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$17M

Grants paid in 2024

12 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support$250K
United Service Organizations IncArlington, VAGeneral operating support$250K
American Cancer Society IncAtlanta, GAGeneral operating support$125K
Childhelp IncScottsdale, AZGeneral operating support$100K
Children's Burn FoundationSherman Oaks, CAGeneral operating support$100K
Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer ResearLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support$75K
Beverly Hills Firemen's Relief FundBeverly Hills, CAGeneral operating support$50K
Jeffrey FoundationLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support$50K
Project Angel FoodLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support$50K
The Rape FoundationSanta Monica, CAGeneral operating support$50K
The ThaliansMission Hills, CAGeneral operating support$50K
Vista del Mar Child & Family ServicesLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support$50K

By state: California 9 · Virginia 1 · Georgia 1 · Arizona 1

About this foundation

The Madeline & Marvin Gussman Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Los Angeles, California, tax-exempt since 2015. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does The Madeline & Marvin Gussman Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does The Madeline & Marvin Gussman Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.2M across 12 grants, a median of $63K.

Where does The Madeline & Marvin Gussman Family Foundation give?

California (9 grants), Virginia (1 grants), Georgia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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