Private foundation · EIN 46-1280343 · Incline Vlg, Nevada · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Gately Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 11 grants paid, $318K total, median $15K. 64% of grants stayed in Nevada.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
11
$318K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in NV
64%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.7M

Grants paid in 2024

11 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Pet Network Humane SocietyIncline Village, NVGeneral Contribution$193K
Stockton Blvd PartnershipSacramento, CAGeneral Contribution$28K
Wylie Animal RescueIncline Village, NVGeneral Contribution$24K
Kids and HorsesMinden, NVGeneral Contribution$17K
Tahoe FundTahoe City, CAGeneral Contribution$15K
Red Feather Development GroupFlagstaff, AZGeneral Contribution$15K
Homeward BoundElverta, CAGeneral Contribution$10K
Walker Basin ConservancyReno, NVGeneral Contribution$7,950
Ptsd NowIncline Village, NVGeneral Contribution$5,000
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare FestivalIncline Village, NVGeneral Contribution$2,500
Miss Nevada Scholarship FoundationSparks, NVGeneral Contribution$100

By state: Nevada 7 · California 3 · Arizona 1

About this foundation

Gately Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Incline Vlg, Nevada, administered in care of Dawn E Gately, tax-exempt since 2013. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Gately Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Gately Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $318K across 11 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Gately Foundation give?

Nevada (7 grants), California (3 grants), Arizona (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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