Private foundation · EIN 77-0418822 · Westlake Vlg, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Richard and Ellen Gilleland 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $264K total, median $7,500. 60% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$264K
Median grant
$7,500
Stays in CA
60%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Eisenhower HealthRancho Mirage, CACharitable purpose$105K
City of HopeDuarte, CACharitable purpose$100K
Crown CollegeSt Bonifacius, MNCharitable purpose$20K
Humane Society Ventura CityOjai, CAProtect innocent animals$10K
Leland Stanford Jr UniversityStanford, CACharitable$10K
Turning Point USAPhoenix, AZChurch tithing$5,000
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCCharitable purpose$5,000
Bandini FoundationLos Angeles, CAProvide for orphaned children$4,000
The Vintage Club Emp Scholarship FuIndian Wells, CACharitable purpose$4,000
The Ark ChurchConroe, TXCharitable purpose$1,000

By state: California 6 · Minnesota 1 · Arizona 1 · North Carolina 1 · Texas 1

About this foundation

The Richard and Ellen Gilleland Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Westlake Vlg, California, administered in care of Richard Gilleland, tax-exempt since 1996. 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 Richard and Ellen Gilleland Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Richard and Ellen Gilleland Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $264K across 10 grants, a median of $7,500.

Where does The Richard and Ellen Gilleland Foundation give?

California (6 grants), Minnesota (1 grants), Arizona (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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