Bess & George Voron Foundation
Bess & George Voron Foundation is a private foundation based in Pasadena, California. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including cancer research and care organizations, arts and media organizations, and other organizations.
Bess & George Voron Foundation at a glance
In short: Bess & George Voron Foundation gave $179K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in California. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $179,150
- +16.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,953
- -2.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,500
- Total assets
- $1,838,463
- +26.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Bess & George Voron Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1450 Glen Oaks Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105
Phone: (626) 446-8809
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bess & George Voron Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer C ($69K). Together the top 10 received $170K.
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 87 grants of 91 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 6% to Idaho, and 1% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Bess & George Voron Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 18 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. How we count
- 67% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $136K (2019) to $179K (2025). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $179K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer C Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $68,750 |
| Los Angeles Review of Books Glendale, CA | General Support | $21,500 |
| Southern California Public Radio Pasadena, CA | General Fund | $18,000 |
| Concern Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General Fund | $12,000 |
| Sun Valley Writers' Conference Sun Valley, ID | General Support | $10,500 |
| Huntington Hospital Pasadena, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Networks Manhattan Beach, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Caltech University Pasadena, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Western Justice Center Pasadena, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
| City of Hope Duarte, CA | General Support | $4,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,838,463 | $568,118 | $192,067 | $179,150 | 18 | $182,500 | $566,424 | $205,655 |
| 2024 | $1,455,739 | $54,756 | $164,833 | $153,375 | 15 | $156,625 | $82,450 | $190,152 |
| 2023 | $1,565,816 | $84,183 | $175,782 | $170,100 | 18 | $173,350 | $83,447 | $160,256 |
| 2022 | $1,657,415 | $63,047 | $178,904 | $173,750 | 16 | $177,025 | $62,060 | $163,221 |
| 2021 | $1,774,286 | $132,407 | $154,561 | $147,682 | 24 | $150,818 | $130,478 | $175,310 |
| 2020 | $1,795,426 | $51,058 | $155,353 | $147,500 | 30 | — | $48,881 | $150,740 |
| 2019 | $1,899,721 | $66,552 | $142,785 | $136,204 | 18 | — | $63,870 | $147,650 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bess & George Voron Foundation reported a distributable amount of $206K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Los Angeles Review of Books describes its mission as promoting writing, reading, criticism, intellectual discussion, teaching, and learning. Concern Foundation says it distributes research grants worldwide to fund cancer research, while City of Hope describes its mission as making hope a reality for people touched by cancer and diabetes. Southern California Public Radio describes its work as strengthening civic and cultural bonds through news and information.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $179,150. Grants ranged from $500 to $68,750, with a median grant of $4,500. Notable grants included $68,750 to UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, $21,500 to Los Angeles Review of Books, $18,000 to Southern California Public Radio, $12,000 to Concern Foundation, and $10,500 to Sun Valley Writers’ Conference.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
David A Voron is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Bess & George Voron Foundation is led by David A. Voron, Trustee on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David A. Voron
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Bess & George Voron Foundation
How much does Bess & George Voron Foundation give each year?
Bess & George Voron Foundation gave $179K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $153K across 15 grants.
What is Bess & George Voron Foundation's typical grant size?
Bess & George Voron Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,500, and its average grant was $9,953, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bess & George Voron Foundation give grants?
Bess & George Voron Foundation gives mostly in California: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Idaho (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pasadena, CA (5 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (4 grants).
Does Bess & George Voron Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Bess & George Voron Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bess & George Voron Foundation's largest grantees?
Bess & George Voron Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer C ($68,750), Los Angeles Review of Books ($21,500) and Southern California Public Radio ($18,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Bess & George Voron Foundation?
Bess & George Voron Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $183K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $206K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Bess & George Voron Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Los Angeles Review of Books describes its mission as promoting writing, reading, criticism, intellectual discussion, teaching, and learning. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bess & George Voron Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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 2019–2025.
Does Bess & George Voron Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 10, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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