The Gwladys and John Zurlo Charitable
The Gwladys and John Zurlo Charitable is a private foundation based in Santa Monica, California. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states, including California and Oregon.
The Gwladys and John Zurlo Charitable at a glance
In short: The Gwladys and John Zurlo Charitable gave $613K across 34 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in California. 21% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $613,000
- +0.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 34
- +25.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,029
- -20.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,250
- Total assets
- $5,527,949
- -4.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (7 of 34, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (58% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Gwladys and John Zurlo Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states in its 2023 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3029 Wilshire Blvd 200, Santa Monica, CA 90403
Phone: (310) 828-7547
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Gwladys and John Zurlo Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Planned Parenthood Los Angeles ($115K). Together the top 10 received $455K.
Grant Size Distribution
171 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 143 grants of 171 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, California recipients received 58% of grant dollars, Oregon recipients 19%, and Minnesota recipients 8%. New York and North Carolina each accounted for 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Gwladys and John Zurlo Charitable open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 34 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 62% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 140% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $363K (2019) to $673K (2023). In 2025 it made 34 grants totaling $613K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $115,000 |
| Neighborhood Youth Association Venice, CA | General Support | $75,000 |
| All Saints Episcopal Church Beverly Hills, CA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Hillsides Home for Children Pasadena, CA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | General Support | $50,000 |
| Greensprings Fire & Rescue Ashland, OR | General Support | $30,000 |
| Nature Bridge San Francisco, CA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Autoimmune Encephalitis Alliance Durham, NC | Medical Support | $21,500 |
| Asante Foundation Medford, OR | General Support | $20,000 |
| Talent Maker City Talent, OR | General Support | $18,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,527,949 | $519,296 | $777,321 | $613,000 | 34 | $672,487 | $414,462 | $479,729 |
| 2024 | $5,785,974 | $808,281 | $702,184 | $610,000 | 27 | $627,901 | $749,498 | $438,315 |
| 2023 | $5,679,877 | $556,621 | $866,877 | $672,500 | 33 | $793,721 | $483,465 | $424,043 |
| 2022 | $5,990,133 | $308,463 | $728,813 | $583,000 | 39 | $622,902 | $221,052 | $481,239 |
| 2021 | $6,408,210 | $711,127 | $667,335 | $576,000 | 38 | — | $650,314 | $472,998 |
| 2020 | $6,363,389 | $1,334,485 | $466,324 | $410,000 | 33 | — | $1,289,537 | $422,257 |
| 2019 | $5,494,092 | $397,969 | $457,106 | $363,000 | 35 | — | $324,104 | $408,780 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gwladys and John Zurlo Charitable reported a distributable amount of $480K for 2025 — 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 2025 grantees include organizations whose own stated missions span several areas. Planned Parenthood Los Angeles says it provides reproductive health care and sexual health information; Neighborhood Youth Association says it supports students’ high school graduation and college placement through mentoring and tutoring; and Mayo Clinic describes its work as providing patient care, education, and research.
Oregon grantees include Asante Foundation, which says it raises funds to further the purposes of a hospital and health care system serving southern Oregon; Talent Maker City, which describes itself as a makerspace offering hands-on, STEAM-based learning; and Pacific Rivers, which says it works on watershed, river, and aquatic-species conservation through education, advocacy, and research. Silvix Resources describes itself as an environmental law firm focused on conservation, restoration, and stewardship of western public lands, while Klamath Bird Observatory says it advances bird and habitat conservation through science, education, and partnerships.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 34 grants totaling $613,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $115,000, with a median of $9,250. The largest awards included $115,000 to Planned Parenthood Los Angeles and $75,000 to Neighborhood Youth Association, both for general support. Other notable grants were $50,000 each to All Saints Episcopal Church, Hillsides Home for Children, and Mayo Clinic; $30,000 to Greensprings Fire & Rescue; and $25,000 to Nature Bridge. The filing also lists medical support grants of $21,500 to Autoimmune Encephalitis Alliance and $18,000 to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert H Given as president and Suzi Given as secretary.
The Gwladys and John Zurlo Charitable is led by Robert H. Given, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert H. Given
President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Suzi Given
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Gwladys and John Zurlo Charitable
How much does The Gwladys and John Zurlo Charitable give each year?
The Gwladys and John Zurlo Charitable gave $613K across 34 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $610K across 27 grants.
What is The Gwladys and John Zurlo Charitable's typical grant size?
The Gwladys and John Zurlo Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $9,250, and its average grant was $18,029, across 34 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Gwladys and John Zurlo Charitable that year got $9K on average.
Where does The Gwladys and John Zurlo Charitable give grants?
The Gwladys and John Zurlo Charitable gives mostly in California: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Oregon (19%) and Minnesota (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Ashland, OR (5 grants), Portland, OR (3 grants), San Francisco, CA (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Gwladys and John Zurlo Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 71% of The Gwladys and John Zurlo Charitable's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 34) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Environmental" (4 grants) and "Medical Support" (3 grants).
Who are The Gwladys and John Zurlo Charitable's largest grantees?
The Gwladys and John Zurlo Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Planned Parenthood Los Angeles ($115,000), Neighborhood Youth Association ($75,000) and All Saints Episcopal Church ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Gwladys and John Zurlo Charitable?
The Gwladys and John Zurlo Charitable reported $5.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $672K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $480K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Gwladys and John Zurlo Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations whose own stated missions span several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Gwladys and John Zurlo Charitable?
The foundation states in its 2023 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Gwladys and John Zurlo Charitable's EIN?
The Gwladys and John Zurlo Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-7120701. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Gwladys and John Zurlo Charitable accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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