How to apply
See http://www.gochnauer.org/applying Contact: Meg Appelgate, 31911 Via Granada, San Juan Capistrano, Ca, 9497522190, MEG@GOCHNAUER.ORG Deadlines: N/A Restrictions: See http://www.gochnauer.org/applying
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
55 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Orange Way United WayIrvine, CA | General | $153K |
| Unsilenced Project IncRancho Mission Viejo, CA | General | $100K |
| Opportunity InternationalCarol Stream, IL | General | $95K |
| Francis Parker SchoolChicago, IL | General | $61K |
| Ceo Leadership Alliance Orange CounLaguna Beach, CA | General | $35K |
| University of Wisconsin Green Bay'Green Bay, WI | General | $30K |
| VocelChicago, IL | General | $30K |
| Chicago HouseChicago, IL | General | $26K |
| The Shea CenterSan Juan Capistrano, CA | General | $25K |
| Equalities Illinois EducationChicago, IL | General | $25K |
| Family Equalities CouncilNew York, NY | General | $20K |
| High JumpChicago, IL | General | $16K |
| City of HopeDuarte, CA | General | $15K |
| National Immigrant Justice CenterChicago, IL | General | $15K |
| Cradles to CrayonsChicago, IL | General | $13K |
| Uci FoundationIrvine, CA | General | $13K |
| American Civil Liberties FoundationNew York, NY | General | $10K |
| Ebenezer FoundationQuincy, MA | General | $10K |
| Gavin Herbert Eye InstituteIrvine, CA | General | $10K |
| OnegoalChicago, IL | General | $10K |
| Refugio 343Corona del Mar, CA | General | $10K |
| Safe Families for ChildrenChicago, IL | General | $10K |
| Sudara Freedom FundSanta Ana, CA | General | $10K |
| The Wooden FloorSanta Ana, CA | General | $10K |
| Wheelchair MissionIrvine, CA | General | $10K |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of OrangeSanta Ana, CA | General | $5,400 |
| Chicago Public MediaChicago, IL | General | $5,175 |
| PBS FoundationArlington, VA | General | $5,004 |
| Doctors Without BordersNew York, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Laguna Dance FestivalLaguna Beach, CA | General | $5,000 |
| Rush UniversityChicago, IL | General | $5,000 |
| Decorative Arts SocietyNewport Beach, CA | General | $4,000 |
| Charter 100Irvine, CA | General | $2,145 |
| Nourishing Hope ChicagoChicago, IL | General | $2,100 |
| Pasadena Humane SocietyPasadena, CA | General | $2,100 |
| AidslifecycleChicago, IL | General | $2,080 |
| Mission San Juan CapistranoSan Juan Capistrano, CA | General | $2,060 |
| Second Harvest Food BankIrvine, CA | General | $2,060 |
| Greater Chicago Food DepositoryChicago, IL | General | $2,052 |
| Illinois Institute of TechnologyChicago, IL | General | $2,000 |
| Unreconciled ProjectEasthampton, MA | General | $2,000 |
| Lincoln Park ConservancyChicago, IL | General | $1,530 |
| Orange County Museum of ArtCosta Mesa, CA | General | $1,500 |
| Working in the Schools ChicagoChicago, IL | General | $1,500 |
| Big Canyon ScholarshipIrvine, CA | General | $1,000 |
| Cara CollectiveChicago, IL | General | $1,000 |
| Presbyterian Church USATraverse City, MI | General | $1,000 |
| Rural Behavioral Health InstituteLivingston, MT | General | $1,000 |
| Serving People in NeedCosta Mesa, CA | General | $1,000 |
| The Priority CenterSanta Ana, CA | General | $1,000 |
| WiseplaceSanta Ana, CA | General | $1,000 |
| Rebuilding Together Metro ChicagoChicago, IL | General | $527 |
| Camp One StepChicago, IL | General | $500 |
| Midnight Circus in the ParksChicago, IL | General | $500 |
| Chicago Parks FoundationChicago, IL | General | $103 |
By state: California 23 · Illinois 23 · New York 3 · Wisconsin 1 · Massachusetts 2 · Virginia 1
About this foundation
Gochnauer Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Corona Dl Mar, California, administered in care of Richard W Gochnauer, tax-exempt since 1999. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Gochnauer Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. See http://www.gochnauer.org/applying Deadlines: N/A.
How much does Gochnauer Family Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $828K across 55 grants, a median of $5,004.
Where does Gochnauer Family Foundation give?
California (23 grants), Illinois (23 grants), New York (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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