George J London Memorial Foundation
George J London Memorial Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Wilmette, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $244K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $3K. Net investment income was $26K.
George J London Memorial Foundation at a glance
In short: George J London Memorial Foundation gave $3K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,250
- +333.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,083
- +333.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $244,434
- +8.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who George J London Memorial Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was California Institute of the Arts ($3K). Together the top 3 received $3K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 26 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How George J London Memorial Foundation gives
- Giving fell 68% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 17% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $750 (2024) to $74K (2020). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Institute of the Arts Valencia, CA | Artistic Education | $2,750 |
| National Audobon Society New York, NY | Bird Advisory | $250 |
| USC Shoah Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Overcome Prejudice, Intolerance and Hate | $250 |
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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 | $244,434 | $28,968 | $8,612 | $3,250 | 3 | $3,250 | $25,943 | $19,103 |
| 2024 | $225,176 | $14,751 | $44,133 | $750 | 3 | $42,750 | $8,990 | $22,852 |
| 2023 | $253,645 | $13,726 | $89,984 | $4,225 | 4 | $88,225 | $36,548 | $17,106 |
| 2022 | $289,473 | $52,512 | $62,994 | $10,147 | 8 | $52,147 | $37,924 | — |
| 2021 | $298,871 | $50,326 | $108,703 | $56,750 | 8 | $56,750 | $35,538 | $27,638 |
| 2020 | $356,318 | $52,910 | $114,074 | $74,000 | 21 | — | $41,057 | $29,196 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George J London Memorial Foundation reported a distributable amount of $19K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
George J London Memorial Foundation is led by Richard M. London, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard M. London
President
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Marla S. London
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$15K (2024) → $0 (2025)
Laura S. London
Vice President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$12K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Maxwell G. London
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary Treasurer, 2021
Secretary Treasurer → Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Samuel K. London (2020–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $15K, to Richard M London (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about George J London Memorial Foundation
How much does George J London Memorial Foundation give each year?
George J London Memorial Foundation gave $3K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $750 across 3 grants.
What is George J London Memorial Foundation's typical grant size?
George J London Memorial Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $250, and its average grant was $1,083, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does George J London Memorial Foundation give grants?
George J London Memorial Foundation gives mostly in California: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (8%).
Does George J London Memorial Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on George J London Memorial Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is George J London Memorial Foundation?
George J London Memorial Foundation reported $244K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19K (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 is George J London Memorial Foundation?
George J London Memorial Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Wilmette, IL. It holds $244K in total assets as of 2025.
What is George J London Memorial Foundation's EIN?
George J London Memorial Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-0898290. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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