John and Geraldine Cusenza Foundation
EIN 954556555Total Given 2016–2024
$3.4M
40 grants · $375K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$4K
typical micro grants · $875–$104K
grant size
30%
supporter · 7/23 multi-year
repeat
$11.4M
Assets (2024)
23
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
THE JOHN GERALDINE CUSENZA FAMILY F
Phone
(424) 273-1756
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE.
Restrictions
MUST QUALIFY AS A U.S.A. EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNDER CODE SECTION 501(C)(3). PREFER FOCUS ON EXEMPT ORGANIZATION TO BE CHILDREN RELATED.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $355K | $8.7M | $457K | 6 |
| 2017 | $423K | $9.3M | $749K | 6 |
| 2018 | $417K | $9.2M | $689K | 7 |
| 2019 | N/A | $9.3M | $411K | N/A |
| 2020 | $406K | $9.6M | $502K | 4 |
| 2021 | $403K | $12.5M | $2.0M | 3 |
| 2022 | $431K | $10.3M | $-121K | 2 |
| 2023 | $521K | $10.2M | $500K | 7 |
| 2024 | $424K | $11.4M | $745K | 5 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 40 grants on record
Minimum
$50
25th Pctl
$875
Median
$4K
Average
$84K
75th Pctl
$104K
Maximum
$430K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
GC
Geraldine Cusenza
9+ yrs
President
Leadership
JC
John Cusenza
9+ yrs
Cfo
GC
Geraldine Cusenza
9+ yrs
President
Leadership
JC
John Cusenza
9+ yrs
Cfo
GC
Geraldine Cusenza
9+ yrs
President
Leadership
JC
John Cusenza
9+ yrs
Cfo
GC
Geraldine Cusenza
9+ yrs
President
Leadership
JC
John Cusenza
9+ yrs
Cfo
GC
Geraldine Cusenza
9+ yrs
President
Leadership
JC
John Cusenza
9+ yrs
Cfo
GC
Geraldine Cusenza
9+ yrs
President
Leadership
JC
John Cusenza
9+ yrs
Cfo
GC
Geraldine Cusenza
9+ yrs
President
Leadership
JC
John Cusenza
9+ yrs
Cfo
GC
Geraldine Cusenza
9+ yrs
President
Leadership
JC
John Cusenza
9+ yrs
Cfo
GC
Geraldine Cusenza
9+ yrs
President
Leadership
JC
John Cusenza
9+ yrs
Cfo
Grants Awarded (40 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homeboys Industries | Los Angeles, CA | $430,000 | 5K ANNUAL WALK/RUN, LO MAXIMO EVENT, AND GENERAL OPERATING | 2022 |
| Homeboys Industries | Los Angeles, CA | $415,000 | 5K ANNUAL WALK/RUN, LO MAXIMO EVENT, AND GENERAL OPERATING | 2017 |
| California Community Foundation | Chico, CA | $410,000 | ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY THROUGH EFFECTIVE PHILANTHROPY AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | 2018 |
| California Community Foundation | Chico, CA | $380,000 | ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY THROUGH EFFECTIVE PHILANTHROPY AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | 2020 |
| Homeboys Industries | Los Angeles, CA | $377,816 | 5K ANNUAL WALK/RUN, LO MAXIMO EVENT, AND GENERAL OPERATING | 2021 |
| Homeboys Industries | Los Angeles, CA | $348,000 | 5K ANNUAL WALK/RUN, LO MAXIMO EVENT, AND GENERAL OPERATING | 2016 |
| Homeboys Industries | Los Angeles, CA | $205,052 | 5K ANNUAL WALK/RUN, LO MAXIMO EVENT, AND GENERAL OPERATING | 2023 |
| Cedars Sinai Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | $200,000 | SUPPORT THE MAST PROGRAM UNDER THE DIRECTION OF ALI REZAIE, MD AND MARK PIMENTEL MD. | 2023 |
| Cedars Sinai Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | $200,000 | SUPPORT THE MAST PROGRAM UNDER THE DIRECTION OF ALI REZAIE, MD AND MARK PIMENTEL MD. | 2024 |
| Homeboys Industries | Los Angeles, CA | $116,660 | 5K ANNUAL WALK/RUN, LO MAXIMO EVENT, AND GENERAL OPERATING | 2024 |
| The Heart Foundation | Westlake Village, CA | $100,000 | FUND INNOVATIVE CARDIAC RESEARCH TAKING PLACE IN DR. P.K. SHAH'S LABORATORY AT SMIDT HEART INSTITUE AT CEDARS-SINAI. | 2023 |
| The Heart Foundation | Westlake Village, CA | $100,000 | FUND INNOVATIVE CARDIAC RESEARCH TAKING PLACE IN DR. P.K. SHAH'S LABORATORY AT SMIDT HEART INSTITUE AT CEDARS-SINAI. | 2024 |
| Homeboys Industries | Los Angeles, CA | $25,000 | 5K ANNUAL WALK/RUN, LO MAXIMO EVENT, AND GENERAL OPERATING | 2020 |
| California Community Foundation | Chico, CA | $15,000 | ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY THROUGH EFFECTIVE PHILANTHROPY AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | 2021 |
| Valley Girls and Guys | Ravensdale, WA | $10,000 | PROVIDES PERSONALIZED BLANKETS OF COMFORT & HOPE TO ANY AND ALL THAT ARE FIGHTING ANY TYPE OF CANCER. | 2021 |
| Save the Children | Fairfield, CT | $5,000 | CHILDREN WELFARE ORGANIZATION THAT WORK TO GIVE CHILDREN A HEALTHY START IN LIFE, THE OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE... | 2023 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | $5,000 | SERVING CHEF PREPARED MEALS TO COMMUNITIES IMPACTED BY NATURAL DISASTERS. | 2023 |
| Hair to Stay | San Francisco, CA | $5,000 | TO HELPING LOW-INCOME CANCER PATIENTS AFFORD SCALP COOLING, A TREATMENT THAT CAN DRAMATICALLY REDUCE CHEMOTHERAPY... | 2023 |
| Friendly Hand Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | $5,000 | ADDICTION TREATMENT CENTER | 2016 |
| Cedars Sinai Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | $5,000 | NON-PROFIT HOSPITAL | 2017 |
| Friendly House | Los Angeles, CA | $4,000 | FRIENDLY HOUSE IS AN INNOVATIVE NON-PROFIT WOMEN'S RECOVERY PROGRAM. A WOMEN-LED ORGANIZATION THAT SERVES WOMEN... | 2024 |
| Daisy Rondon | Santo Domingo, None | $3,000 | DONATION TO ST. JUDE - DOMINICAN REPUBLIC IN MEMORY OF DAISY RONDON. | 2024 |
| Homeboys Industries | Los Angeles, CA | $2,200 | 5K ANNUAL WALK/RUN, LO MAXIMO EVENT, AND GENERAL OPERATING | 2018 |
| The Milken Institute | Santa Monica, CA | $2,000 | NONPROFIT, NONPARTISAN THINK TANK DETERMINED TO INCREASE GLOBAL PROSPERITY BY ADVANCING COLLABORATIVE SOLUTIONS THAT... | 2018 |
| Contregation of Rogationist Fathers - Usa Delegation | Van Nuys, CA | $1,500 | PURSUE WORK IN MEXICO | 2017 |