Gordon Ross Medical Foundation
Invitation OnlyPasadena, California · EIN 95-6044011 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,500 and $22,500.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
38% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calif Institute of Technology | Pasadena, CA | Biology department | $47,625 |
| City of Hope | Duarte, CA | Diabetes research | $47,625 |
| Huntington Medical Research Fdn | Pasadena, CA | Capital campaign | $47,625 |
| St Michael's Hospital Foundation | Toronto, CA | Medical scholarships | $47,625 |
| Ada National Office | Merrifield, VA | Diabetes research | $22,500 |
| Joslin Diabetes Center | Boston, MA | Diabetes research | $16,000 |
| Usc Advancement Gift Services | Los Angeles, CA | Outreach program | $16,000 |
| St Luke's Wood River Foundation | Ketchum, ID | Compassionate care program | $10,000 |
| Community Memorial Health System | Ventura, CA | Hospital construction | $10,000 |
| The Diatribe Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Diabetes research | $10,000 |
| Ventura College Foundation | Ventura, CA | Nursing scholarships | $7,000 |
| Cal State University Channel Island | Camarillo, CA | Education | $7,000 |
| Hospice Palliative Care of the Wood | Ketchum, ID | Client services | $6,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Outreach program | $6,000 |
| Gales Creek Camp Foundation | Tigard, OR | Outreach program | $5,500 |
| Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Fdn | Santa Barbara, CA | Pediatric icu | $5,000 |
| Boise State University Fdn | Boise, ID | Nursing scholarships | $5,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Diabetes research as related to cf | $5,000 |
| The UCLA Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Outreach program | $5,000 |
The return also lists 6 grants to individuals ($54,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $381,000 | 25 |
| 2024 | $320,000 | 23 |
| 2023 | $300,000 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601289349102405
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-6044011
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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