Fudge Family Foundation
Historical FunderCosta Mesa, California · EIN 33-0757057 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | GARY A FUDGE TRUSTEE |
|---|---|
| Address | 711 W 17TH STREET STE D-12, COSTA MESA CA 92627 |
| Phone | 9496426659 |
| Form and materials | LETTER FORM, LETTER SHOULD OUTLINE THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION AND THE NEED FOR FUNDS. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
22% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoag Hospital Foundation | Newport Beach, CA | Unrestricted | $119,422 |
| Tias Arms | Newport Beach, CA | Unrestricted | $11,000 |
| Sherman Library | Corona Del Mar, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| University of Washington | Seattle, WA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Uci Foundation | Irvine, CA | Unrestricted | $5,400 |
| Hope Harbor | Perris, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Cal State Fullerton | Fullerton, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Saddleback Medical Center | Laguna Hills, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Paladin Conservancy | Bigfork, MT | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $172,822 | 9 |
| 2024 | $127,710 | 5 |
| 2023 | $183,852 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611359349100626
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 33-0757057
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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