GVNGorg
GVNGorg is a public charity based in Beverly Hills, California, formed in 2016. It describes its mission as democratizing philanthropy by cultivating new philanthropists and supporting charitable projects; its work includes fiscal sponsorship and grant distributions to other organizations.
GVNGorg at a glance
In short: GVNGorg gave $503K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $36K), top state California. 71% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $502,675
- +129.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $35,905
- +63.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,067
- Total assets
- $1,174,643
- -24.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 71% first-time grantees (10 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (39% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to GVNGorg
- Contact
Mailing address: 369 S Doheny Drive 250, Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Phone: (424) 235-1285
Website: https://gvng.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who GVNGorg funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hear Me Out ($146K). Together the top 10 received $467K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 42 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. California accounted for 39%, Texas 26%, Pennsylvania 10%, New York 10%, and the District of Columbia 6%. The listed grants also included recipients in Florida and Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is GVNGorg open to new grantees?
71%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 14 grantees (71%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $40K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $16K first-time, $24K repeat.
- 21% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−20%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2018–2024). 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 2018 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $219K (2023) to $695K (2018). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $503K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hear Me Out Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $146,012 |
| Swaniti Initiative Houston, TX | General Support | $130,443 |
| United Mitochondrial Found Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Rainforest Foundation Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $27,515 |
| Saint Andrews School of Boca Boca Raton, FL | General Support | $27,500 |
| Grants Under 5000 Beverly Hills, CA | General Support | $21,040 |
| Carbon Removal Institute Washington, DC | General Support | $20,067 |
| Clean Air Task Force Boston, MA | General Support | $20,067 |
| TDD Supportive Living Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $12,392 |
| Justice Urban Center New York, NY | General Support | $11,662 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,174,643 | $2,443,247 | $2,866,938 | $502,675 | 14 | $3,237 |
| 2023 | $1,563,072 | $1,860,462 | $1,399,725 | $219,039 | 10 | — |
| 2022 | $1,078,189 | $1,597,944 | $1,058,577 | $602,667 | 7 | — |
| 2021 | $461,558 | $999,295 | $1,573,918 | $627,900 | 6 | — |
| 2020 | $1,052,732 | $2,128,404 | $1,903,990 | $389,299 | 5 | — |
| 2019 | $827,062 | $4,579,233 | $4,422,994 | $387,745 | 10 | — |
| 2018 | $663,454 | $1,767,396 | $1,265,914 | $695,397 | 5 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
GVNGorg states that its mission is to democratize philanthropy by cultivating new philanthropists and supporting charitable projects with similar activity to that permitted under section 501(c)(3), through programs it conducts or distributions to other organizations.
The 2024 grants show support for organizations working in varied areas. For example, Swaniti Initiative describes its work as helping governments strengthen systems for a more inclusive transition to cleaner energy and stronger social protection. Rainforest Foundation says it supports Indigenous peoples and forest communities in securing their lands, protecting their environment, and upholding their rights. Clean Air Task Force describes its mission as advancing technology and policy changes for a zero-emissions, high-energy planet at an affordable cost. TDD Supportive Living says it provides supportive housing and education for the re-entry community, while Support+Feed says it combats food insecurity and the climate crisis and works toward an equitable, plant-based food system.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, GVNGorg reported 14 grants totaling $502,675. Grant amounts ranged from $7,389 to $146,012, with a median of $20,067. All itemized grants were listed for general support.
The largest listed grants were $146,012 to HEAR ME OUT in Los Angeles, California; $130,443 to Swaniti Initiative in Houston, Texas; $50,000 to United Mitochondrial Found in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; $27,515 to Rainforest Foundation in Brooklyn, New York; and $27,500 to Saint Andrews School of Boca in Boca Raton, Florida. Other listed recipients included Carbon Removal Institute, Clean Air Task Force, TDD Supportive Living, Justice Urban Center, Big Initiatives, and Carbon 180.
GVNGorg’s website provides an application for projects seeking fiscal sponsorship. It describes a process involving two or three short forms and says sponsored projects can start immediately; it does not provide an application process for the grants listed in its filing.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert Tombosky as Chairman/CEO, Mark Naughton as CFO, Julian Leone as a director, and Bradley Gallo as Director/Sec. The filing also states that Bradley Gallo is a director and officer of a corporation that licenses and manages the platform used by GVNGorg.
GVNGorg is led by Robert Tombosky, Chairman & CEO since 2020 (on filings since 2019); 2 of 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Tombosky
Chairman & CEO
President → Chairman & CEO, 2020
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$13K (2019) → $192K (2024)
Bradley Gallo
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2018
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julian Leone
Director
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Naughton
CFO
On filings since 2019
35 hrs/week
$60K (2021) → $72K (2024)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Dominic Kalms (2018) — Director
- Former: Ruben Zweiban (2018) — Director
- Former: Sivan Ohayon (2018) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2024. "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 $192K, to Robert Tombosky (Chairman/CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about GVNGorg
How much does GVNGorg give each year?
GVNGorg gave $503K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $219K across 10 grants.
What is GVNGorg's typical grant size?
GVNGorg's median grant in 2024 was $20,067, and its average grant was $35,905, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from GVNGorg that year got $40K on average.
Where does GVNGorg give grants?
GVNGorg's top state is California, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Texas (26%) and Pennsylvania (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (3 grants), Brooklyn, NY (2 grants), Beverly Hills, CA (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does GVNGorg give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of GVNGorg's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are GVNGorg's largest grantees?
GVNGorg's largest 2024 grantees include Hear Me Out ($146,012), Swaniti Initiative ($130,443) and United Mitochondrial Found ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is GVNGorg?
GVNGorg reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.4M.
What does GVNGorg fund?
GVNGorg states that its mission is to democratize philanthropy by cultivating new philanthropists and supporting charitable projects with similar activity to that permitted under section 501(c)(3), through programs it conducts or distributions to other organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from GVNGorg?
GVNGorg has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check gvng.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is GVNGorg's EIN?
GVNGorg's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2446261. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 25, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS September 3, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
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Grantable. (2026). GVNGorg funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/gvngorg-morg_5e5444987cea4954b8552d4a2e0e6f6d
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