Private foundation · EIN 56-2490647 · La Jolla, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Gat Family 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: 48 grants paid, $484K total, median $575. 40% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
48
$484K
Median grant
$575
Stays in CA
40%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$12M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Pro KidsSan Diego, CAGeneral$128K
Old Globe TheatreSan Diego, CAGeneral$100K
North American Foundation for the University of Manchester IncLittleton, MAGeneral$97K
Rolf Benirschke Legacy FoundationSan Diego, CAGeneral$35K
SPCA for Monterey CountySalinas, CAGeneral$28K
Wscga Junior Golf FoundationColumbia, DCGeneral$25K
American Cancer SocietyHagertown, MDGeneral$13K
KqedSan Francisco, CAGeneral$9,000
Doctors Without Borders USANew York, NYGeneral$8,000
Boys and Girls Clubs of Monterey CountySeaside, CAGeneral$5,000
Kreitzers Critter Corral PuppyrescueKannapolis, NCGeneral$5,000
Preserve Community FoundationSan Francisco, CAGeneral$5,000
Salvation ArmyAlexandria, VAGeneral$4,000
Mercy CorpsPortland, ORGeneral$3,000
Monterey Bay AquariumMonterey, CAGeneral$3,000
Food Bank for Monterey CountySalinas, CAGeneral$2,000
Charley Hoffman FoundationLas Vegas, NVGeneral$1,500
Shelter to Soldier IncOceanside, CAGeneral$1,200
Carmel Bach FestivalCarmel By the Sea, CAGeneral$1,000
Feeding AmericaChicago, ILGeneral$1,000
Montage Health FoundationMonterey, CAGeneral$1,000
Second Chance Dog RescueBaton Rouge, LAGeneral$1,000
Keepers of the WildValentine, AZGeneral$800
Front Range Equine RescueOcala, FLGeneral$600
Carrillo Elementary PTOWestminster, CAGeneral$550
Pride Rock Wildlife RefugeTerrell, TXGeneral$500
Peaceful Valley Donkey RescueSan Angelo, TXGeneral$432
Little Longears Mini Donkey RescueNew Oxford, PAGeneral$400
Tiger Creek Animal SanctuaryTyler, TXGeneral$400
Nature ConservancyArlington, VAGeneral$306
WWFWashington, DCGeneral$300
Save the Children Federation IncFairfield, CTGeneral$250
Armed Services YMCA of the USACamp Pendleton, CAGeneral$200
Feeding Pets of the HomelessCarson City, NVGeneral$200
Orphan Acres IncViola, IDGeneral$200
Paws of Honor IncMcLean, VAGeneral$200
Tiger HavenKingston, TNGeneral$200
Wildlife Conservation SocietyBronx, NYGeneral$200
Wikimedia Foundation OrgSan Francisco, CAGeneral$104
California State Parks FoundationSan Francisco, CAGeneral$100
Gentle Giants Rescue and Adoptions IncNorco, CAGeneral$100
Invest to Protect Our Law Enforcement Officers IncColumbia, SCGeneral$100
Lost Meadows Mule Refuge IncCaldwell, TXGeneral$100
National Audobon Society IncNew York, NYGeneral$100
Natural Wildlife FederationReston, VAGeneral$100
Project K9 HeroWhitwell, TNGeneral$100
Second Chances for Blind Dogs Foundation IncSherman Oaks, CAGeneral$100
Yosemite FoundationSan Francisco, CAGeneral$100

By state: California 19 · Massachusetts 1 · District of Columbia 2 · Maryland 1 · New York 3 · North Carolina 1

About this foundation

Gat Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in La Jolla, California, administered in care of Gillian M Thornley, tax-exempt since 2005. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Gat Family 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 Gat Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $484K across 48 grants, a median of $575.

Where does Gat Family Foundation give?

California (19 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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