The Goren Family Foundation
The Goren Family Foundation's charitable giving is concentrated principally on jewish causes and the abiding commitment to the concept of tikun olam, emanating from the ethics derived from centuries of jewish culture.
The Goren Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Goren Family Foundation gave $3.9M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $3.9M), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,882,616
- +4577.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,882,616
- +9255.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,882,616
- Total assets
- $18,382
- -99.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Goren Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Community FDNT of Los ANG ($3.9M).
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 12 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Goren Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 3232% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $83K (2020) to $3.9M (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $3.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community FDNT of Los ANG La, CA | general support | $3,882,616 |
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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 | $18,382 | $1,074,334 | $3,487,020 | $3,882,616 | 1 | $1,074,334 |
| 2023 | $3,113,193 | $81,366 | $205,844 | $83,000 | 2 | $81,366 |
| 2022 | $2,888,203 | $66,873 | $178,374 | $94,000 | 3 | $66,566 |
| 2021 | $3,112,726 | $150,042 | $135,091 | $116,521 | 4 | $150,042 |
| 2020 | $2,945,283 | $113,820 | $100,746 | $83,000 | 2 | $113,820 |
About The Goren Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Goren Family Foundation is a public charity, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $18K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $3.9M. Net investment income was $1.1M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Goren Family Foundation is led by Jerry Goren, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jerry Goren
President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allan Cutrow
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Goren
Treasurer & Director
Treasurer → Treasurer & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dorothy Goren
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marvin I. Schotland
Assistant Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronald Kabrins
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Corn
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Rosen
Secretary
Assistant Secretary → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Johnston
Assistant Treasurer
Assistant Treasurer, Director & Treasurer → Assistant Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Robert Avery (2022–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: David Carroll (2020–2022) — Treasurer
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 Goren Family Foundation
How much does The Goren Family Foundation give each year?
The Goren Family Foundation gave $3.9M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $83K across 2 grants.
How large is The Goren Family Foundation?
The Goren Family Foundation reported $18K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
Where does The Goren Family Foundation operate?
The Goren Family Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is The Goren Family Foundation's EIN?
The Goren Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4092926. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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