Private foundation · EIN 95-4542508 · Los Angeles, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

John and Katherine Gurash 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: 5 grants paid, $150K total, median $40K. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$150K
Median grant
$40K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Food ForwardNorth Hollywood, CAGeneral fund$40K
New Village Girls AcademyLos Angeles, CAGeneral fund$40K
Adventist Health Tehachapi ValleyTehachapi, CAGeneral fund$40K
The People ConcernLos Angeles, CAGeneral fund$20K
Ca Hospital Med Center FoundationLos Angeles, CAGeneral fund$10K

About this foundation

John and Katherine Gurash Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Los Angeles, California, administered in care of Shari Leinwand, tax-exempt since 1995. 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 John and Katherine Gurash 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 John and Katherine Gurash Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $150K across 5 grants, a median of $40K.

Where does John and Katherine Gurash Foundation give?

California (5 grants), per its latest filing.

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