The Gwendolyn Sexton Foundation
Invitation OnlyVentura, California · EIN 95-3783371 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $19,400 and $50,000.
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
22% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Community Dental Clinic | Burbank, CA | Clinic expansion capital campaign | $250,000 |
| World Food Program USA | Washington, DC | General funding | $100,000 |
| YMCA of Glendale | Glendale, CA | General funding | $50,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of Burbank | Burbank, CA | General funding | $50,000 |
| Ventura Family YMCA | Ventura, CA | General funding | $35,000 |
| Ventura Unified School Dist | Ventura, CA | After school care programs | $29,600 |
| Eagle Rock Jrsr High School | Los Angeles, CA | Band uniforms | $19,400 |
| Children Incorporated | North Chesterfield, VA | General funding | $10,000 |
| Glendale Unified School District | Glendale, CA | Adelante latinos program | $3,000 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($28,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $575,000 | 11 |
| 2024 | $536,000 | 8 |
| 2023 | $948,000 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601139349100020
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-3783371
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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