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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 85-6176926

Judy Ann Bork Charitable Trust

A private foundation in Pasadena, CA. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 15 grants and $2.6 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2025

    $2,635,400

    Grants listed
    15
    Assets, end of year
    $2,260,742
  • Tax year 2024

    $2,818,500

    Grants listed
    12
    Assets, end of year
    $4,776,099
  • Tax year 2023

    $1,119,500

    Grants listed
    13
    Assets, end of year
    $7,344,928
  • Tax year 2022

    $1,019,500

    Grants listed
    15
    Assets, end of year
    $7,787,231
  • Tax year 2021

    $962,500

    Grants listed
    12
    Assets, end of year
    $9,857,738
  • Tax year 2020

    $850,000

    Grants listed
    16
    Assets, end of year
    $10,467,937

Grants paid in 2025

15 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Action Kivu Inc - Congo Peace SchoolLos Angeles, CA

    Educational grant for impoverished and vulnerable youth

    $568,400
  2. Los Angeles Regional Food BankVernon, CA

    Support backpack program

    $300,000
  3. Be Present IncStone Mountain, GA

    Engagement of leader to undertake publication of book to tell stories of people whose lives have been changed

    $280,000
  4. Haiti AlliesMadison, WI

    Funds to serve students hot meal 3-days a week

    $273,000
  5. New Life MinistriesRichardson, TX

    Underwrite weekend sessions for at least five events focusing on support in organizational development

    $207,000
  6. Wisdom & MoneyMenlo Park, CA

    Companioning people of wealth on a path of transformation to alter relationships with money

    $200,000
  7. Crossroad MinistriesGardena, CA

    Transform lives through communicating God's truth and connecting people into redemptive relationships

    $200,000
  8. Haiti PartnersDelray Beach, FL

    Education focused- Training Haitians to become leaders through education/social entrepreneurship

    $150,000
  9. Vicoba (via African Road US Charity)Tigard, OR

    Empower communities economically and spiritually

    $109,500
  10. Green AmericaWashington, DC

    Harness economic power through the marketplace to create a socially and environmentally sustainable society

    $100,000
  11. African Road IncTigard, OR

    $10,000 GRANT FOR Administration of Vicoba/REACH Rwanda; $50,000 GRANT FOR General Operating U.S. Operations

    $60,000
  12. Reach Rwanda (via African Road US Charity)Tigard, OR

    Reduce domestic violence in Rwanda

    $52,500
  13. American Red CrossLos Angeles, CA

    Support for Victims of Eaton Wildfire

    $50,000
  14. Street PoetsLos Angeles, CA

    Harnesses the healing power of poetry and music to inspire youth

    $45,000
  15. Learning Consultancy (via African Road)Tigard, OR

    Unite various organizations in East Africa to assist in cordinating activities, building relationships and partnerships

    $40,000

Approved for future payment

13 grants

Approved in 2025 and not yet paid.

  1. Action Kivu Inc - Congo Peace SchoolLos Angeles, CA

    Educational grant for impoverished and vulnerable youth

    $568,400
  2. Haiti AlliesMadison, WI

    Funds to serve students hot meal 3-days a week

    $273,000
  3. New Life MinistriesRichardson, TX

    Underwrite weekend sessions for at least five events focusing on support in organizational development

    $207,000
  4. Wisdom & MoneyMenlo Park, CA

    Companioning people of wealth on a path of transformation to alter relationships with money

    $200,000
  5. Crossroad MinistriesGardena, CA

    Transform lives through communicating god's truth and connecting people into redemptive relationships

    $200,000
  6. Haiti PartnersDelray Beach, FL

    Education focused- Training Haitians to become leaders through education/social entrepreneurship

    $150,000
  7. Vicoba (via African Road US Charity)Tigard, OR

    Empower communities economically and spiritually

    $109,500
  8. Green AmericaWashington, DC

    Harness economic power through the marketplace to create a socially and environmentally sustainable society

    $100,000
  9. African Road IncTigard, OR

    $10,000 GRANT FOR Administration of Vicoba/REACH Rwanda; $50,000 GRANT FOR General Operating U.S. Operations

    $60,000
  10. Reach Rwanda (via African Road US Charity)Tigard, OR

    Reduce domestic violence in Rwanda

    $52,500
  11. American Red CrossLos Angeles, CA

    Support for Victims of Eaton Wildfire

    $50,000
  12. Street PoetsLos Angeles, CA

    Harnesses the healing power of poetry and music to inspire youth

    $45,000
  13. Learning Consultancy (via African Road)Tigard, OR

    Unite various organizations in East Africa to assist in cordinating activities, building relationships and partnerships

    $40,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Civil rights1 grant $280,00027% of the total
  2. International aid2 grants $210,00020% of the total
  3. Religion1 grant $207,00020% of the total
  4. Public affairs1 grant $200,00019% of the total
  5. Animals1 grant $100,00010% of the total
  6. Education1 grant $45,0004% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California7 grants $1,570,400
  2. Georgia1 grant $280,000
  3. Wisconsin1 grant $273,000
  4. Oregon4 grants $262,000
  5. Florida1 grant $150,000
  6. District of Columbia1 grant $100,000

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • William F KruseTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $6,000
  • Linda BallesterosTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $6,000
  • Rose FeerickTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $6,000

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