Bess & George Voron Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker PASADENA, CA EIN: 95-7098601

Bess & George Voron Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in PASADENA, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 15 grants totaling $153K. Net investment income was $82K.

Key facts about Bess & George Voron Foundation

EIN: 95-7098601
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $153,375
Grants made (2024): 15
Average grant: $10,225
Median grant: $8,000
Total assets: $1,455,739
Primary geography: California (95% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated April 2026.

Who Bess & George Voron Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Bess & George Voron Foundation's 15 itemized 2024 grants were California (95%) and Idaho (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pasadena, CA (5 grants), Los Angeles, CA (3 grants) and San Marino, CA (2 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.5M

-7.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$153K

-9.8% YoY

Grant Count

-16.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$10K

+8.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bess & George Voron Foundation reported a distributable amount of $190K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Bess & George Voron Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

California $691K (88%)

New York $37K (5%)

Illinois $15K (2%)

Oregon $15K (2%)

Idaho $8K (1%)

Florida $6K (1%)

Massachusetts $5K (1%)

Maryland $5K (1%)

+2 more states

States

California District of Columbia Florida Idaho Illinois Massachusetts Maryland Missouri New York Oregon

Cities

PasadenaLos AngelesSan MarinoGlendaleNew YorkN HollywoodSanta MonicaChicagoManhattan BeachTorranceArcadiaPortlandBeverly HillsBostonCalabasasDoralDuarteHagerstownRye BrookSaint Helena

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$1,455,739	$1,565,816	$1,657,415
Revenue	$54,756	$84,183	$63,047
Expenses	$164,833	$175,782	$178,904
Qualifying Distributions	$156,625	$173,350	$177,025
Net Investment Income	$82,450	$83,447	$62,060
Distributable Amount	$190,152	$160,256	$163,221

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

103 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Ucla Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer C ($60,000), Los Angeles Review of Books ($20,000), Southern California Public Radio ($15,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
UCLA JONSSON COMPREHENSIVE CANCER C LOS ANGELES, CA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$60,000
LOS ANGELES REVIEW OF BOOKS GLENDALE, CA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$20,000
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PUBLIC RADIO PASADENA, CA	GENERAL FUND	$15,000
CALTECH UNIVERSITY PASADENA, CA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$11,000
CONCERN FOUNDATION LOS ANGELES, CA	GENERAL FUND	$10,000
HUNTINGTON HOSPITAL PASADENA, CA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$10,000
PANCREATIC CANCER ACTION NETWORKS MANHATTAN BEACH, CA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$10,000
SUN VALLEY WRITERS' CONFERENCE SUN VALLEY, ID	GENERAL SUPPORT	$8,000
WESTERN JUSTICE CENTER PASADENA, CA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$3,000
PICO UNION PROJECT LOS ANGELES, CA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$2,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
DAVID A VORON	Trustee	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bess & George Voron Foundation?

Bess & George Voron Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in PASADENA, CA. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Bess & George Voron Foundation?

As of 2024, Bess & George Voron Foundation holds $1.5M in total assets with $55K in annual revenue. It awarded 15 grants totaling $153K in 2024.

Where does Bess & George Voron Foundation operate?

Bess & George Voron Foundation has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Missouri, New York, Oregon.

What size grants does Bess & George Voron Foundation award?

In 2024, Bess & George Voron Foundation awarded 15 grants totaling $153K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Bess & George Voron Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Bess & George Voron Foundation reported a distributable amount of $190K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Bess & George Voron Foundation's EIN?

Bess & George Voron Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-7098601. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.