The Ducommun Foundation
The Ducommun Foundation is a private foundation, based in Costa Mesa, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $41K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $78K.
The Ducommun Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ducommun Foundation gave $78K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $77,715
- -8.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,543
- +28.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $41,366
- +97.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (74% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Ducommun Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Orange Countys United Way ($53K). Together the top 5 received $78K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 59 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Ducommun Foundation gives
- Giving fell 63% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $78K (2024) to $1.4M (2020). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $78K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Orange Countys United Way Irvine, CA | Assistance to Indigent Families Homeless or Low Income | $52,715 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA | Assistance to Health Community and Human Services | $10,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation Inc Rockville, MD | Assistance to Military Members and Veterans | $5,000 |
| American Battle Monuments Foundatio Wakefield, MA | Assistance to Military Members and Veterans | $5,000 |
| American Legion Huntington Beach, CA | Assistance to Military Members and Veterans | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $41,366 | $100,000 | $79,606 | $77,715 | 5 | $77,715 | $1,169 |
| 2023 | $20,972 | $60,000 | $88,280 | $85,003 | 7 | $85,003 | $2,144 |
| 2022 | $49,252 | $100,000 | $122,799 | $115,000 | 8 | $115,000 | $3,817 |
| 2021 | $72,051 | $300,000 | $241,899 | $210,000 | 7 | $210,000 | $2,250 |
| 2020 | $13,950 | $1,375,000 | $1,361,050 | $1,360,000 | 32 | — | $2,056 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ducommun Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Ducommun Foundation is led by Laureen Gonzalez, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Laureen Gonzalez
President
Director → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rajiv Tata
Secretary
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kuen Chak
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Rosalie Rogers (2020–2021) — President
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 The Ducommun Foundation
How much does The Ducommun Foundation give each year?
The Ducommun Foundation gave $78K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $85K across 7 grants.
What is The Ducommun Foundation's typical grant size?
The Ducommun Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $15,543, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Ducommun Foundation give grants?
The Ducommun Foundation gives mostly in California: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (19%) and Maryland (6%).
Does The Ducommun Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Ducommun Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Assistance to Military Members and Veterans" (3 grants).
Who are The Ducommun Foundation's largest grantees?
The Ducommun Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Orange Countys United Way ($52,715), Massachusetts General Hospital ($10,000) and Fisher House Foundation Inc ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Ducommun Foundation?
The Ducommun Foundation reported $41K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $78K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Ducommun Foundation's EIN?
The Ducommun Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3265446. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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