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Gat Family Foundation is a private corporation based in LA JOLLA, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2005. The principal officer is Gillian M Thornley. It holds total assets of $11.9M. Annual income is reported at $2.3M. Total assets have grown from $6.4M in 2011 to $11.9M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and New York. According to available records, Gat Family Foundation has made 153 grants totaling $1.9M, with a median grant of $1K. The foundation has distributed between $427K and $969K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $969K distributed across 46 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $155K, with an average award of $12K. The foundation has supported 92 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Massachusetts, Nevada, which account for 58% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 22 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$7K
Largest Grant
$155K
Based on 68 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Gat Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 153 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, MA, NV.
Gat Family Foundation has distributed a total of $1.9M across 153 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $12K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $155K.
Gat Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Gat Family Foundation is headquartered in LA JOLLA, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 22 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony S Thornley | DIRECTOR, SECRETARY & CFO | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Gillian M Thornley | DIRECTOR AND PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Warren T Thornley | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Christian A Thornley | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Claire M Thornley Smith | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Alexander N Thornley | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$11.9M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$11.9M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
153
Total Giving
$1.9M
Average Grant
$12K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
92
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey Bay AquariumGENERAL | Monterey, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Salvation ArmyGENERAL | Alexandria, VA | $2K | 2023 |
| Alaska Airlines FoundationGENERAL | Anchorage, AK | $538 | 2023 |
| NafumGENERAL | Littleton, MA | $92K | 2023 |
| Old Globe TheatreGENERAL | San Diego, CA | $90K | 2023 |
| Pro KidsGENERAL | San Diego, CA | $61K | 2023 |
| Wscga Junior Golf FoundationGENERAL | Columbia, DC | $32K | 2023 |
| Rolf Benirschke Legacy FoundationGENERAL | San Diego, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| Charley Hoffman FoundationGENERAL | Las Vegas, NV | $28K | 2023 |
| Monterey Peninsula FoundationGENERAL | Monterey, CA | $28K | 2023 |
| Spca For Monterey CountyGENERAL | Salinas, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Voices For ChildrenGENERAL | San Diego, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Preserve Community FoundationGENERAL | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| California Polytechnic State University FoundationGENERAL | San Luis Obispo, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Doctors Without Borders UsaGENERAL | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| KqedGENERAL | San Francisco, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Mercy CorpsGENERAL | Portland, OR | $2K | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of Monterey CountyGENERAL | Seaside, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Zoological Society Of San DiegoGENERAL | San Diego, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Shelter To Soldier IncGENERAL | Oceanside, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Uc San Diego FoundationGENERAL | La Jolla, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Food Bank For Monterey CountyGENERAL | Salinas, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Peaceful Valley Donkey RescueGENERAL | San Angelo, TX | $432 | 2023 |
| African Wildlife FoundationGENERAL | Washington, DC | $400 | 2023 |
| Paws Of Honor IncGENERAL | Mclean, VA | $400 | 2023 |
| Carrillo Elementary PtoGENERAL | Westminster, CA | $325 | 2023 |
| National Audubon SocietyGENERAL | New York, NY | $300 | 2023 |
| National Audobon Society IncGENERAL | New York, NY | $300 | 2023 |
| Keepers Of The WildGENERAL | Valentine, AZ | $300 | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Cornell Lab Of Ornithology IncGENERAL | Riverside, CT | $250 | 2023 |
| Tiger Creek Animal SanctuaryGENERAL | Tyler, TX | $200 | 2023 |
| Tiger HavenGENERAL | Kingston, TN | $200 | 2023 |
| Lion Habitat Ranch IncGENERAL | Henderson, NV | $200 | 2023 |
| Tecate Horse RescueGENERAL | Tecate, CA | $200 | 2023 |
| AspcaGENERAL | New York, NY | $200 | 2023 |
| Wikimedia Foundatino OrgGENERAL | San Francisco, CA | $104 | 2023 |
| Yosemite FoundationGENERAL | San Francisco, CA | $100 | 2023 |
| Project K9 HeroGENERAL | Whitwell, TN | $100 | 2023 |
| American Police Officers AllianceGENERAL | Arlington, VA | N/A | 2023 |
| The Old GlobeGENERAL | San Diego, CA | $90K | 2022 |
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