Gat Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyLA Jolla, California · EIN 56-2490647 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$484K
Organizations funded48
Typical grant$550
Total assets$12.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $200 and $4,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
60% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pro Kids | San Diego, CA | General | $128,494 |
| Old Globe Theatre | San Diego, CA | General | $100,000 |
| North American Foundation for the University of Manchester Inc | Littleton, MA | General | $96,878 |
| Rolf Benirschke Legacy Foundation | San Diego, CA | General | $35,000 |
| SPCA for Monterey County | Salinas, CA | General | $28,000 |
| Wscga Junior Golf Foundation | Columbia, DC | General | $25,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Hagertown, MD | General | $13,000 |
| Kqed | San Francisco, CA | General | $9,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | New York, NY | General | $8,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Monterey County | Seaside, CA | General | $5,000 |
| Kreitzers Critter Corral Puppyrescue | Kannapolis, NC | General | $5,000 |
| Preserve Community Foundation | San Francisco, CA | General | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | Alexandria, VA | General | $4,000 |
| Mercy Corps | Portland, OR | General | $3,000 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium | Monterey, CA | General | $3,000 |
| Food Bank for Monterey County | Salinas, CA | General | $2,000 |
| Charley Hoffman Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | General | $1,500 |
| Shelter to Soldier Inc | Oceanside, CA | General | $1,200 |
| Carmel Bach Festival | Carmel by the Sea, CA | General | $1,000 |
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | General | $1,000 |
| Montage Health Foundation | Monterey, CA | General | $1,000 |
| Second Chance Dog Rescue | Baton Rouge, LA | General | $1,000 |
| Keepers of the Wild | Valentine, AZ | General | $800 |
| Front Range Equine Rescue | Ocala, FL | General | $600 |
| Carrillo Elementary PTO | Westminster, CA | General | $550 |
| Pride Rock Wildlife Refuge | Terrell, TX | General | $500 |
| Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue | San Angelo, TX | General | $432 |
| Little Longears Mini Donkey Rescue | New Oxford, PA | General | $400 |
| Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary | Tyler, TX | General | $400 |
| Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | General | $306 |
| Wwf | Washington, DC | General | $300 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc | Fairfield, CT | General | $250 |
| Armed Services YMCA of the USA | Camp Pendleton, CA | General | $200 |
| Feeding Pets of the Homeless | Carson City, NV | General | $200 |
| Orphan Acres Inc | Viola, ID | General | $200 |
| Paws of Honor Inc | Mclean, VA | General | $200 |
| Tiger Haven | Kingston, TN | General | $200 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | Bronx, NY | General | $200 |
| Wikimedia Foundation Org | San Francisco, CA | General | $104 |
| California State Parks Foundation | San Francisco, CA | General | $100 |
| Gentle Giants Rescue and Adoptions Inc | Norco, CA | General | $100 |
| Invest to Protect Our Law Enforcement Officers Inc | Columbia, SC | General | $100 |
| Lost Meadows Mule Refuge Inc | Caldwell, TX | General | $100 |
| National Audobon Society Inc | New York, NY | General | $100 |
| Natural Wildlife Federation | Reston, VA | General | $100 |
| Project K9 Hero | Whitwell, TN | General | $100 |
| Second Chances for Blind Dogs Foundation Inc | Sherman Oaks, CA | General | $100 |
| Yosemite Foundation | San Francisco, CA | General | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $483,814 | 48 |
| 2023 | $427,442 | 39 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503119349101480
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-2490647
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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