The Leslie and Susan Gonda (Goldschmied)
The Leslie and Susan Gonda (Goldschmied) is a private foundation based in Woodland Hills, California. Its 2024 filing reports five grants totaling $1,207,381, including support for cancer and diabetes-related work, a university foundation, and Holocaust education organizations.
The Leslie and Susan Gonda (Goldschmied) at a glance
In short: The Leslie and Susan Gonda (Goldschmied) gave $1.2M across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $241K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,207,381
- +101.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $241,476
- +60.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $200,000
- Total assets
- $16,343,041
- -2.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (90% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Leslie and Susan Gonda (Goldschmied)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 21031 Ventura Boulevard 1100, Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Phone: (310) 271-1990
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Leslie and Susan Gonda (Goldschmied) funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was City of Hope ($613K). Together the top 5 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 7 grants of 27 (26%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 10% to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Leslie and Susan Gonda (Goldschmied) gives
- Giving grew 34% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 153% of 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 $600K (2023) to $1.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Hope Duarte, CA | General Operations | $613,000 |
| UCLA Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General Operations | $269,881 |
| Holocaust Museum LA Los Angeles, CA | General Operations | $200,000 |
| University of Miami - Holocaust Teacher Institute Coral Gables, FL | General Operations | $64,500 |
| Holocaust Documentation and Education Center Dania Beach, FL | General Operations | $60,000 |
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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 | $16,343,041 | $1,070,643 | $1,444,353 | $1,207,381 | 5 | $1,290,926 | $942,538 | $844,929 |
| 2023 | $16,724,080 | $-138,438 | $769,352 | $600,214 | 4 | $639,950 | $508,459 | $810,343 |
| 2022 | $17,602,642 | $317,313 | $1,275,822 | $1,115,596 | 5 | $1,115,596 | $283,028 | $853,659 |
| 2021 | $18,603,604 | $576,390 | $980,570 | $897,792 | 6 | $954,710 | $55,666 | $909,464 |
| 2020 | $19,007,784 | $53,253 | $1,003,527 | $988,214 | 7 | — | $37,997 | $981,728 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Leslie and Susan Gonda (Goldschmied) reported a distributable amount of $845K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The 2024 recipients show support for organizations in health, higher education, and Holocaust education. City of Hope describes its mission as making hope a reality for people touched by cancer and diabetes. The UCLA Foundation says it enables private donors to advance UCLA as an academic and research institution. Holocaust Museum LA says it teaches the lessons of the Holocaust and their relevance today, and works to build empathy and oppose antisemitism, bigotry, and hatred. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $1,207,381 through five grants. Grants ranged from $60,000 to $613,000, with a median of $200,000. The largest grants were $613,000 to City of Hope, $269,881 to the UCLA Foundation, and $200,000 to Holocaust Museum LA. It also gave $64,500 to the University of Miami – Holocaust Teacher Institute and $60,000 to the Holocaust Documentation and Education Center. All five grants were for general operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Louis L. Gonda as CEO and charter director, Lorena Gonda as secretary and charter director, and John Stretton as CFO.
The Leslie and Susan Gonda (Goldschmied) is led by Louis L. Gonda, CEO & Charter Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Louis L. Gonda
CEO & Charter Director
Chief Executive Officer Charter Director → CEO & Charter Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lorena Gonda
Secretary & Charter Director
Secretary Charter Director → Secretary & Charter Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Stretton
CFO
Chief Financial Officer → CFO, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/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 Leslie and Susan Gonda (Goldschmied)
How much does The Leslie and Susan Gonda (Goldschmied) give each year?
The Leslie and Susan Gonda (Goldschmied) gave $1.2M across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $600K across 4 grants.
What is The Leslie and Susan Gonda (Goldschmied)'s typical grant size?
The Leslie and Susan Gonda (Goldschmied)'s median grant in 2024 was $200,000, and its average grant was $241,476, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Leslie and Susan Gonda (Goldschmied) give grants?
The Leslie and Susan Gonda (Goldschmied) gives mostly in California: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does The Leslie and Susan Gonda (Goldschmied) give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Leslie and Susan Gonda (Goldschmied)'s 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Leslie and Susan Gonda (Goldschmied)'s largest grantees?
The Leslie and Susan Gonda (Goldschmied)'s largest 2024 grantees include City of Hope ($613,000), UCLA Foundation ($269,881) and Holocaust Museum LA ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Leslie and Susan Gonda (Goldschmied)?
The Leslie and Susan Gonda (Goldschmied) reported $16.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $845K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Leslie and Susan Gonda (Goldschmied) fund?
The 2024 recipients show support for organizations in health, higher education, and Holocaust education. City of Hope describes its mission as making hope a reality for people touched by cancer and diabetes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Leslie and Susan Gonda (Goldschmied)?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Leslie and Susan Gonda (Goldschmied)'s EIN?
The Leslie and Susan Gonda (Goldschmied)'s EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4197904. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Leslie and Susan Gonda (Goldschmied) 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 October 2026.
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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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