Gourrich Foundation
Gourrich Foundation is a private foundation based in South Pasadena, California. In 2024, it reported 11 grants totaling $22,750 to charitable organizations in California, Texas, Illinois, and Alabama.
Gourrich Foundation at a glance
In short: Gourrich Foundation gave $23K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in California. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $22,750
- +44.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,068
- +18.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $119,647
- -8.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (3 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (63% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Gourrich 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1414 Wayne Avenue, S Pasadena, CA 91030
Phone: (626) 441-3988
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gourrich Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was South Pasadena Educational Foundati ($4K). Together the top 10 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 47 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, California organizations received 63% of grant dollars, Texas organizations 22%, Illinois organizations 11%, and Alabama organizations 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Gourrich Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 11 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 45% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 77% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2022) to $29K (2021). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Pasadena Educational Foundati South Pasadena, CA | Financial Support | $3,500 |
| New West Symphony Thousand Oaks, CA | Financial Support | $2,500 |
| Uc Davis Mind Institute Sacramento, CA | Financial Support | $2,500 |
| Aledo Children's Advocate Aledo, TX | Financial Support | $2,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Chicago, IL | Financial Support | $2,500 |
| Cast Theatrical Company Rosenberg, TX | Financial Support | $2,500 |
| Pasadena Hospital Assoc Ltd Pasadena, CA | Financial Support | $2,500 |
| Leo Baeck Temple Los Angeles, CA | Financial Support | $1,500 |
| Equal Justice Initiative Montgomery, AL | Financial Support | $1,000 |
| Self-Realization Fellowship Los Angeles, CA | Financial Support | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation reported 11 grants in 2024, 9 in 2023, and 9 in 2022.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $119,647 | $15,037 | $26,020 | $22,750 | 11 | $22,750 | $14,537 | $29,375 |
| 2023 | $130,632 | $5,938 | $19,490 | $15,700 | 9 | $15,700 | $8,526 | $24,180 |
| 2022 | $144,184 | $2,887 | $14,852 | $10,500 | 9 | $10,500 | $8,260 | $22,656 |
| 2021 | $156,149 | $28,362 | $32,213 | $29,000 | 13 | $29,000 | $27,362 | $22,478 |
| 2020 | $158,456 | $18,191 | $16,316 | $13,600 | 5 | — | $13,191 | $18,493 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gourrich Foundation reported a distributable amount of $29K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants went to organizations including educational, arts, health, justice, religious, and community organizations. These are descriptions of grantees, not stated focus areas of the foundation.
The Elks National Foundation describes its mission as helping the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks build stronger communities through college scholarships, youth programs, service to veterans, and resources for Elks lodges and state associations. Star Rock Ministries says it partners with donors and organizations to provide Christ-centered camp experiences for youth from under-resourced communities and the U.S. military.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $22,750. Grants ranged from $750 to $3,500, with a median of $2,500.
Notable 2024 grants included $3,500 to South Pasadena Educational Foundation; $2,500 each to New West Symphony, UC Davis MIND Institute, Aledo Children’s Advocate, Elks National Foundation, Cast Theatrical Company, and Pasadena Hospital Association; and $1,500 to Leo Baeck Temple. The foundation also gave $1,000 each to Equal Justice Initiative and Self-Realization Fellowship, and $750 to Star Rock Ministries.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Thano Adamson as president, Thomas A. Duffy as vice president, George A. Adamson as treasurer, and Shannon Ruddick as secretary. It also lists Harvey Alpern, MD, and Eugene L. Fishman, MD, as directors.
Gourrich Foundation is led by Thano Adamson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thano Adamson
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Eugene L Fishman MD
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Harvey Alpern MD
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
George A Adamson
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Shannon Ruddick
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Thomas A Duffy
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Dorothy Gourrich (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Eugene H Jacobs (2020–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Gourrich Foundation
How much does Gourrich Foundation give each year?
Gourrich Foundation gave $23K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $16K across 9 grants.
What is Gourrich Foundation's typical grant size?
Gourrich Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,068, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Gourrich Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Gourrich Foundation give grants?
Gourrich Foundation gives mostly in California: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (22%) and Illinois (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Gourrich Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Gourrich Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Financial Support" (11 grants).
Who are Gourrich Foundation's largest grantees?
Gourrich Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include South Pasadena Educational Foundati ($3,500), New West Symphony ($2,500) and Uc Davis Mind Institute ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Gourrich Foundation?
Gourrich Foundation reported $120K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $23K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $29K (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 Gourrich Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including educational, arts, health, justice, religious, and community organizations. These are descriptions of grantees, not stated focus areas of the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gourrich Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Gourrich Foundation's EIN?
Gourrich Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6031337. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Gourrich 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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