The Madeline & Marvin Gussman Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyLos Angeles, California · EIN 47-2403367 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.2M
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$24.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $100,000.
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
25% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support | $250,000 |
| United Service Organizations Inc | Arlington, VA | General operating support | $250,000 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | Atlanta, GA | General operating support | $125,000 |
| Childhelp Inc | Scottsdale, AZ | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Children's Burn Foundation | Sherman Oaks, CA | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Resear | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Beverly Hills Firemen's Relief Fund | Beverly Hills, CA | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Jeffrey Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Project Angel Food | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support | $50,000 |
| The Rape Foundation | Santa Monica, CA | General operating support | $50,000 |
| The Thalians | Mission Hills, CA | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Vista Del Mar Child & Family Services | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support | $50,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,200,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $1,200,000 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 2, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522459349100312
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-2403367
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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