Private foundation · EIN 95-4710160 · Long Beach, California · Education

George and Alice Atkinson Jr Charitable 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $140K total, median $28K. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$140K
Median grant
$28K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
YMCA of Greater Long BeachLong Beach, CACharitable contribution$65K
St Anthony High SchoolLong Beach, CACharitable contribution$30K
Triumph FoundationSanta Clarita, CACharitable contribution$25K
Boys & Girls Clubs of Long BeachLong Beach, CACharitable contribution$20K

About this foundation

George and Alice Atkinson Jr Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Long Beach, California, administered in care of Farmers & Merchant Trust, tax-exempt since 1998. 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 George and Alice Atkinson Jr Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 George and Alice Atkinson Jr Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $140K across 4 grants, a median of $28K.

Where does George and Alice Atkinson Jr Charitable Foundation give?

California (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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