The Gwladys and John Zurlo Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlySanta Monica, California · EIN 95-7120701 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$613K
Organizations funded34
Typical grant$8,500
Total assets$9.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
70% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $115,000 |
| Neighborhood Youth Association | Venice, CA | General support | $75,000 |
| All Saints Episcopal Church | Beverly Hills, CA | General support | $50,000 |
| Hillsides Home for Children | Pasadena, CA | General support | $50,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | General support | $50,000 |
| Greensprings Fire & Rescue | Ashland, OR | General support | $30,000 |
| Nature Bridge | San Francisco, CA | General support | $25,000 |
| Autoimmune Encephalitis Alliance | Durham, NC | Medical support | $21,500 |
| Asante Foundation | Medford, OR | General support | $20,000 |
| Talent Maker City | Talent, OR | General support | $18,500 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Bethesda, MD | Medical support | $18,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers | Staten Island, NY | General support | $16,500 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Topeka, KS | General support | $16,500 |
| Pacific Forest Trust | San Francisco, CA | Environmental | $15,000 |
| Good Samaritan Hospital | Whittier, CA | Public health | $10,000 |
| Pacific Rivers | Portland, OR | General support | $10,000 |
| Southern Oregon Land Conservatory | Ashland, OR | General support | $10,000 |
| Oregon Shakespeare Festival | Ashland, OR | General support | $8,500 |
| Dennis Dolan Memorial Golf Fund | Woodland Hills, CA | General support | $7,000 |
| Conservation Lands Foundation | Durango, CA | Environmental | $5,000 |
| Oregon Wild | Portland, OR | Environmental | $5,000 |
| Rogue Advocates | Ashland, OR | General support | $5,000 |
| Silvix Resources | Portland, OR | General support | $5,000 |
| Americares | Stamford, CT | General support | $3,000 |
| Forest Service Employee for Envirormental Ethics | Eugene, OR | General support | $3,000 |
| Klamath Bird Observatory | Ashland, OR | Environmental | $3,000 |
| Unicef | New York, NY | General support | $3,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Hagerstown, MD | Medical support | $2,500 |
| Irc International Rescue Committee | New York, NY | Community support | $2,500 |
| Project Hope | Millwood, VA | General support | $2,500 |
| Care USA | Merrifield, VA | General support | $2,000 |
| Mark S Yobs Memorial Scholarship | Northridge, CA | General support | $2,000 |
| World Vison | Fedeal Way, WA | General support | $2,000 |
| Save the Children | Fairfield, CT | Emergency food bank | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $613,000 | 34 |
| 2023 | $610,000 | 27 |
| 2022 | $672,500 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610979349101006
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-7120701
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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