The George E Ewan Family
The George E Ewan Family is a private foundation based in San Jose, California. It made 23 grants totaling $30,400 in filing year 2024, supporting organizations in California and other states.
The George E Ewan Family at a glance
In short: The George E Ewan Family gave $30K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in California. 39% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $30,400
- +26.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- +21.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,322
- +4.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $360,254
- +15.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 39% first-time grantees (9 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (67% 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 The George E Ewan Family
- How to Apply
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The filing specifies a written application, no deadlines, and no restrictions on awards. It names the foundation as the application contact.
- Contact
Application contact: The George E Ewan Family Foundation
Mailing address: 8681 French Oak Dr, San Jose, CA 95135-2126
Phone: (408) 489-7657
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The George E Ewan Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Legacy Christian School ($5K). Together the top 10 received $24K.
Grant Size Distribution
108 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 108 grants of 108 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed across multiple states. California received 67%, Colorado 13%, Georgia 5%, Michigan 3%, and New York 3%. The listed grants also included recipients in Illinois and other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The George E Ewan Family open to new grantees?
39%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 23 grantees (39%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $656; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 48% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 45% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 222% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $21K (2020) to $30K (2024). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Legacy Christian School San Jose, CA | Support Operations | $5,000 |
| Usaf Academy Endowment Usaf Academy, CO | Support Operations | $4,000 |
| Bird Ally X Arcata, CA | Support Operations | $3,000 |
| Villages Library San Jose, CA | Support Operations | $3,000 |
| Planned Parenthood San Jose, CA | Support Operations | $2,500 |
| Kqed-TV City of Industry, CA | Support Operations | $2,000 |
| Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund Atlanta, GA | Support Operations | $1,500 |
| Central Michigan University Mt Pleasant, MI | Support Operations | $1,000 |
| Medicins Sans Frontieres New York, NY | Support Operations | $1,000 |
| National Anti-Vivisection Society Carol Stream, IL | Support Operations | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $360,254 | $83,973 | $34,853 | $30,400 | 23 | $32,987 | $83,487 | $14,880 |
| 2023 | $311,134 | $100,019 | $33,516 | $24,075 | 19 | $32,221 | $99,175 | $14,754 |
| 2022 | $244,631 | $15,623 | $27,757 | $24,000 | 21 | $27,592 | $15,610 | $16,224 |
| 2021 | $256,765 | $-1,411 | $23,984 | $21,000 | 24 | $23,384 | $13,996 | $15,865 |
| 2020 | $282,160 | $5,132 | $24,395 | $20,850 | 21 | — | $14,287 | $14,843 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The George E Ewan Family reported a distributable amount of $15K 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 show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Bird Ally X says it cares for sick or injured aquatic birds and other wild animals and supports rehabilitation groups through education. The National Anti-Vivisection Society says it works to end the exploitation of animals in science and promote humane alternatives. Evergreen Villages Foundation says it funds capital improvements and asset acquisition for the benefit of its local community. Friends of Ruwenzori Foundation says it invests in healthcare and education to support economic self-reliance for rural Ugandans. The P.E.O. Foundation says it supports educational and charitable funds and scholarships for qualified women.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave 23 grants totaling $30,400. Grants ranged from $100 to $5,000, with a median grant of $1,000. Larger awards included $5,000 to Legacy Christian School, $4,000 to USAF Academy Endowment, $3,000 each to Bird Ally X and Villages Library, and $2,500 to Planned Parenthood. Other listed grants included $2,000 to KQED-TV and $1,500 to Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund. The filing listed “support operations” as the purpose for these grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Linda C Arbaugh as President&SE, Jeannie B Ewan as Vice Preside, and Dana C Arbaugh as Treasurer.
The George E Ewan Family is led by Linda C. Arbaugh, President & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Linda C. Arbaugh
President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dana C. Arbaugh
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeannie B. Ewan
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 George E Ewan Family
How much does The George E Ewan Family give each year?
The George E Ewan Family gave $30K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $24K across 19 grants.
What is The George E Ewan Family's typical grant size?
The George E Ewan Family's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,322, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The George E Ewan Family that year got $656 on average.
Where does The George E Ewan Family give grants?
The George E Ewan Family gives mostly in California: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Jose, CA (6 grants).
Does The George E Ewan Family give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on The George E Ewan Family's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Operations" (23 grants).
Who are The George E Ewan Family's largest grantees?
The George E Ewan Family's largest 2024 grantees include Legacy Christian School ($5,000), Usaf Academy Endowment ($4,000) and Bird Ally X ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The George E Ewan Family?
The George E Ewan Family reported $360K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $33K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The George E Ewan Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Bird Ally X says it cares for sick or injured aquatic birds and other wild animals and supports rehabilitation groups through education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The George E Ewan Family?
The filing specifies a written application, no deadlines, and no restrictions on awards. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The George E Ewan Family's EIN?
The George E Ewan Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0325285. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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