Private foundation · EIN 81-4805664 · Mill Valley, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Gwenjosh 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: 8 grants paid, $148K total, median $7,500. 75% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$148K
Median grant
$7,500
Stays in CA
75%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Hekab Be Biblioteca USANewport Beach, CASupport quintana roo covid relief$60K
San Francisco Lgbt CenterSan Francisco, CASupport lgbt community prog$50K
Cte at Tamalpais High SchoolMill Valley, CASupport high school drama$10K
Wheaton CollegeNorton, MASupport theater programs$10K
Lgbt Asylum ProjectSan Francisco, CASupport study of lgbt issues$5,000
LyricSan Francisco, CASupport human rights$5,000
Community Resilience OrgsNewmarket, NHSupport sustainable communities$5,000
Sheldrick Trust USALaguna Hills, CASupport endangered species$3,000

By state: California 6 · Massachusetts 1 · New Hampshire 1

About this foundation

Gwenjosh Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Mill Valley, California, administered in care of Deborah Matthews, tax-exempt since 2017. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Gwenjosh 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 Gwenjosh Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $148K across 8 grants, a median of $7,500.

Where does Gwenjosh Foundation give?

California (6 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants), New Hampshire (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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