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G A Fowler Family Foundation is a private corporation based in IRVINE, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2015. The principal officer is Michael B Earl. It holds total assets of $36.3M. Annual income is reported at $1M. Total assets have grown from $5.6M in 2014 to $36.3M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. Property management internship program helping students develop real life transferable skills in real estate. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, G A Fowler Family Foundation has made 218 grants totaling $5.2M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $1.4M in 2020 to $3.8M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $500K, with an average award of $24K. The foundation has supported 120 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Kansas, Oregon, which account for 82% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 22 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
G A Fowler Family Foundation reported 218 individual grants totaling $5.2 million between 2020 and 2022 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $10,000. Half of those grants fell between $3,500 and $25,000. Its largest single grant in the record was $500,000. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $2.2 million in total giving.
Grantmaking is concentrated in CA, which received 172 of the 218 grants on record (79 percent). In total the foundation's grantees span 22 states. Of its 121 distinct grantees, 60 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were The Campanile Foundation ($500,000), Nature Conservancy ($300,000) and California State University ($250,000).
Computed from 218 individual grant records (2020–2022) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 22 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$24K
Largest Grant
$500K
Based on 72 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
Property management internship program helping students develop real life transferable skills in real estate.
Expenses: $627K
Property management specialization program by designing and sponsoring college and university programs for students who aspire to become future leaders in property or asset management.
Expenses: $375K
Commitment to creating a peaceful world through sustainable and productive opportunities in health care.
Expenses: $888K
Supporting education and environmental conservation concerning the natural world and the human impact on it.
Expenses: $438K
Property management internship program helping students develop real life transferable skills in real estate. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 218 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, KS, OR.
G A Fowler Family Foundation has distributed a total of $5.2M across 218 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $24K. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $500K.
G A Fowler Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
G A Fowler Family Foundation is headquartered in IRVINE, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 22 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy Dubonnet | DIRECTOR/SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michael Earl | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Andrew H Cummins | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Stephen E Lefkovits | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Joseph A Clark | DIRECTOR/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$36.3M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$27.5M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
218
Total Giving
$5.2M
Average Grant
$24K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
120
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nature ConservancyPROMOTING EDUCATION | Irvine, CA | $150K | 2022 |
| Freedom 4 YouthPROMOTING EDUCATION | Santa Barbara, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Foodbank Of Santa Barbara CountyPROMOTING HEALTH AND WELLNESS | Santa Barbara, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Santa BarbaraPROMOTING EDUCATION | Irvine, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| The Land InstitutePROMOTING CULTURAL AWARENESS | Salina, KS | $100K | 2022 |
| Santa Barbara Neighborhood ClinicsPROMOTING HEALTH AND WELLNESS | Santa Barbara, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| California State UniversityPROMOTING EDUCATION | Irvine, CA | $75K | 2022 |
| CalmPROMOTING HEALTH AND WELLNESS | Santa Barbara, CA | $75K | 2022 |
| Music Academy Of The WestPROMOTING CULTURAL AWARENESS | Santa Barbara, CA | $62K | 2022 |
| White Buffalo Land TrustPROMOTING CULTURAL AWARENESS | Summerland, CA | $54K | 2022 |
| Bonneville Environmental FoundationPROMOTING CULTURAL AWARENESS | Portland, OR | $50K | 2022 |
| Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital FoundationPROMOTING EDUCATION | Irvine, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Heal The OceanPROMOTING CULTURAL AWARENESS | Santa Barbara, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Santa Barbara Museum Of Natural HistoryPROMOTING CULTURAL AWARENESS | Santa Barbara, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Direct ReliefPROMOTING HEALTH AND WELLNESS | Santa Barbara, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Siempre UnidosPROMOTING HEALTH AND WELLNESS | Mill Valley, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Laguna Blanca SchoolPROMOTING EDUCATION | Santa Barbara, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Endowment For Youth CommitteePROMOTING EDUCATION | Irvine, CA | $40K | 2022 |
| The Project For Resilient CommunitiesPROMOTING EDUCATION | Irvine, CA | $30K | 2022 |
| Fire Chiefs AssociationPROMOTING EDUCATION | Irvine, CA | $30K | 2022 |
| OrkeeswaPROMOTING EDUCATION | Irvine, CA | $30K | 2022 |
| Santa Barbara Firefighters AlliancePROMOTING EDUCATION | Irvine, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Santa Barbara Museum Of ArtPROMOTING CULTURAL AWARENESS | Santa Barbara, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Of The Central CoastPROMOTING HEALTH AND WELLNESS | Santa Barbara, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Santa Barbara Bucket BrigadePROMOTING EDUCATION | Irvine, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Doctors Without BordersPROMOTING EDUCATION | Irvine, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| People'S Self Help HousingPROMOTING HEALTH AND WELLNESS | San Luis Obispo, CA | $25K | 2022 |
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