GVNG.org is a national public charity with the mission of democratizing philanthropy through cultivating new philanthropists and supporting charitable projects with similar activity as defined in, or under, section 501(c)3 via either programs conducted or by means of distributions to other organizations so defined as permissible and in alignment with the charitable mandate and mission of GVNG.org.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.2M
-24.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$503K
+129.5% YoY
Grant Count
14
+40.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$36K
+63.9% YoY
About GVNGorg
Based on IRS filings
GVNGorg is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BEVERLY HILLS, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 14 grants totaling $503K. Net investment income was $3K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,174,643 | $1,563,072 | $1,078,189 |
| Revenue | $2,443,247 | $1,860,462 | $1,597,944 |
| Expenses | $2,866,938 | $1,399,725 | $1,058,577 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $3,237 | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
42 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Hear Me Out ($146,012), Swaniti Initiative ($130,443), United Mitochondrial Found ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BETH JACOB CONGREGATION BEVERLY HILLS, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $9,000 |
| BIG INITIATIVES IN BROOKLYN, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,439 |
| CARBON 180 WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $9,149 |
| CARBON REMOVAL INSTITUTE WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,067 |
| CLEAN AIR TASK FORCE BOSTON, MA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,067 |
| GRANTS UNDER 5000 BEVERLY HILLS, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $21,040 |
| HEAR ME OUT LOS ANGELES, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $146,012 |
| JUSTICE URBAN CENTER NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $11,662 |
| RAINFOREST FOUNDATION BROOKLYN, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $27,515 |
| SAINT ANDREWS SCHOOL OF BOCA BOCA RATON, FL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $27,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT TOMBOSKY | CHAIRMAN/CEO | 40 | $192,000 |
| MARK NAUGHTON | CFO | 35 | $72,000 |
| JULIAN LEONE | Director | 3 | — |
| BRADLEY GALLO | Director/Sec | 3 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is GVNGorg?
GVNGorg is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BEVERLY HILLS, CA. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is GVNGorg?
As of 2024, GVNGorg holds $1.2M in total assets with $2.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 14 grants totaling $503K in 2024.
Where does GVNGorg operate?
GVNGorg has awarded grants in California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas.
What size grants does GVNGorg award?
In 2024, GVNGorg awarded 14 grants totaling $503K — an average of about $36K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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