The Richard and Ellen Gilleland Foundation
Invitation OnlyWestlake Village, California · EIN 77-0418822 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $20,000.
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
28% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Hope | Duarte, CA | Charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| Crown College | St Bonifacius, MN | Charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Humane Society Ventura City | Ojai, CA | Protect innocent animals | $10,000 |
| Leland Stanford Jr University | Stanford, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Bandini Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Provide for orphaned children | $4,000 |
| The Vintage Club Emp Scholarship Fu | Indian Wells, CA | Charitable purpose | $4,000 |
| The Ark Church | Conroe, TX | Charitable purpose | $1,000 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($115,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $264,000 | 10 |
| 2024 | $303,100 | 12 |
| 2023 | $414,200 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621419349100217
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 77-0418822
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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