The Western Urological Foundation
The Western Urological Foundation is a Form 990-PF private foundation based in Santa Ana, California. It provides funds for scientific research at the University of California, San Francisco and other medical schools, and its 2025 grants also included resident scholar awards and scientific research support.
The Western Urological Foundation at a glance
In short: The Western Urological Foundation gave $60K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $59,950
- +9.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +7.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,997
- +1.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $1,591,810
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (74% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Western Urological Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1950 Old Tustin Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Phone: (714) 550-9155
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Western Urological Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Regents of Uc ($22K). Together the top 9 received $40K.
Organizations only. It also paid 6 grants to individuals ($19,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 75 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 74% of grant dollars went to recipients in California. The listed shares for other recipient states were Oregon, Arizona, Utah, and Washington at 5% each. The grant list also includes a $2,000 award to the Society for Women in Urology in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Western Urological Foundation gives
- 70% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2020) to $98K (2023). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Regents of Uc San Francisco, CA | UCSF Research Grants | $21,950 |
| 6 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $19,500 |
| Cedars-Sinai Urology Academy Los Angeles, CA | Resident Scholar Award | $3,000 |
| University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | Resident Scholar Award | $3,000 |
| University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | Resident Scholar Award | $3,000 |
| University of Washington Seattle, WA | Resident Scholar Award | $3,000 |
| Society for Women in Urulogy Schaumburg, IL | Scientific Research | $2,000 |
| Naval Medical Ctr San Diego San Diego, CA | Resident Scholar Award | $1,500 |
| Stanford University Palo Alto, CA | Resident Scholar Award | $1,500 |
| University of Alberta | Resident Scholar Award | $1,500 |
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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 | $1,591,810 | $83,287 | $83,117 | $59,950 | 15 | $62,450 | $50,807 | $65,380 |
| 2024 | $1,591,640 | $61,420 | $76,413 | $55,000 | 14 | $60,870 | $56,062 | $87,762 |
| 2023 | $1,606,633 | $59,911 | $114,636 | $98,000 | 20 | $99,038 | $47,399 | $81,706 |
| 2022 | $1,660,959 | $146,142 | $72,503 | $57,500 | 24 | $58,538 | $68,829 | $93,349 |
| 2021 | $1,594,666 | $213,716 | $38,175 | $22,750 | 2 | — | $54,449 | $82,876 |
| 2020 | $1,419,125 | $69,485 | $34,413 | $22,750 | 12 | — | $45,403 | $74,203 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Western Urological Foundation reported a distributable amount of $65K for 2025 — 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 foundation’s 2024 filing describes its direct charitable activity as providing funds for scientific research at the University of California, San Francisco and other medical schools. Its 2025 grants included research funding and resident scholar awards.
Among its grantees, the Society of Women in Urology says its mission is to support the professional development and career advancement of women urologists and urologic researchers through education, advocacy, and mentorship.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $59,950 through 15 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $21,950, with a median grant of $3,000.
The largest grant was $21,950 to the Regents of UC in San Francisco for UCSF research grants. Other grants included $6,000 to an individual recipient for a resident scholar award; $3,000 each to Cedars-Sinai Urology Academy, four individual recipients, the University of Arizona, the University of Utah, and the University of Washington for resident scholar awards; $2,000 to the Society for Women in Urology for scientific research; and $1,500 to Naval an individual recipient for a resident scholar award.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists HARCHARAN GILL as president; CHRISTOPHER KANE and EUGENE REE as vice presidents; SIAMAK DANESHMAND as secretary; CHRISTOPHER DESANTIS as executive director; and BLAKE HAMILTON as treasurer.
The Western Urological Foundation is led by Harcharan Gill, President since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Harcharan Gill
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Christopher Desantis
Executive Di
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Christopher Kane
Vice President
Treasurer → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Siamak Daneshmand
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Blake Hamilton
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Eugene Ree
Vice President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Christopher Porter (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Kathleen Kobashi (2021–2022) — President
- Former: Christopher Amling (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Jeffrey Frankel (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Joseph Presti (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Western Urological Foundation
How much does The Western Urological Foundation give each year?
The Western Urological Foundation gave $60K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $55K across 14 grants.
What is The Western Urological Foundation's typical grant size?
The Western Urological Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,997, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Western Urological Foundation give grants?
The Western Urological Foundation gives mostly in California: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Oregon (5%) and Arizona (5%).
Does The Western Urological Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on The Western Urological Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Resident Scholar Award" (13 grants).
Who are The Western Urological Foundation's largest grantees?
The Western Urological Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Regents of Uc ($21,950), Cedars-Sinai Urology Academy ($3,000) and University of Arizona ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 6 grants to individuals ($19,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Western Urological Foundation?
The Western Urological Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $62K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $65K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Western Urological Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its direct charitable activity as providing funds for scientific research at the University of California, San Francisco and other medical schools. Its 2025 grants included research funding and resident scholar awards. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Western Urological Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Western Urological Foundation's EIN?
The Western Urological Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2957386. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Western Urological Foundation 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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