Karen Mayers Gamoran Foundation
Historical FunderSeattle, Washington · EIN 20-0515144 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$120K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | KAREN GAMORAN |
|---|---|
| Address | 270 SOUTH HANFORD ST 100, SEATTLE WA 98134 |
| Phone | 2069208100 |
| Form and materials | INFORMATION ON ORGANIZATION AND NEED |
| 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.
Where it gives
36% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple de Hirsch Sinai Temple de Hirsch Sinai | Seattle, WA | General operating support | $50,360 |
| Jewish Family Service Jewish Family Service | Seattle, WA | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Hillel U of Uw Hillel U of Uw | Seattle, WA | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Seattl Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle | Seattle, WA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Stroum Jewish Community Center Stroum Jewish Community Center | Mercer Island, WA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Treehouse Treehouse | Seattle, WA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Crohn's & Colitis Foundation | New York, NY | General operating support | $3,500 |
| JCC Association of North America JCC Association of North America | New York, NY | General operating support | $3,250 |
| Palm Desert Community Center Palm Desert Community Center | Palm Desert, CA | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Fairmount Park PTA Fairmount Park PTA | Seattle, WA | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Living Desert Zoo & Gardens Living Desert Zoo & Gardens | Palm Desert, CA | General operating support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $120,110 | 11 |
| 2024 | $80,540 | 6 |
| 2023 | $101,460 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631349349104303
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-0515144
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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