Gatherer Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Clemente, California · EIN 95-4669010 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $75,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mariners Church | Irvine, CA | General Funding | $429,114 |
| Come and See Foundation | Colorado Springs, CO | General Funding | $292,084 |
| Free Wheelchair Mission | Irvine, CA | General Funding | $250,000 |
| Star Rock Ministries | San Juan Capistrano, CA | General Funding | $105,000 |
| University of Northwestern St Paul | Saint Paul, MN | General Funding | $85,000 |
| Pacific Northwest Christian College | Kennewick, WA | General Funding | $75,000 |
| Africa Renewal Ministry | San Antonio, TX | General Funding | $60,000 |
| Beyond The Known International | Keller, TX | General Funding | $56,060 |
| Milestone Church | Keller, TX | General Funding | $25,000 |
| Daily Hope Ministries | Rancho Santa Margarita, CA | General Funding | $20,000 |
| Little Church by the Sea | Laguna Beach, CA | General Funding | $20,000 |
| Freedom Church of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | General Funding | $15,000 |
| Small Group Network | Rancho Santa Margarita, CA | General Funding | $15,000 |
| Embrace a Village | Fenton, MO | General Funding | $10,500 |
| Fisher Center for Alzheimers Resea | New York, NY | General Funding | $10,000 |
| Gary Sinese Foundation | Nashville, TN | General Funding | $10,000 |
| Global Missions | Rancho Santa Margarita, CA | General Funding | $10,000 |
| Jessie Rees Foundation | Irvine, CA | General Funding | $10,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | Hagerstown, MD | General Funding | $10,000 |
| Mission Enablers International | Bentonville, AR | General Funding | $10,000 |
| Tri-Cities Steelband Association | West Richland, WA | General Funding | $10,000 |
| Discovery Institute | Seattle, WA | General Funding | $5,000 |
| Shea Therapeutic Riding Center | San Juan Capistrano, CA | General Funding | $3,000 |
The return also lists 9 grants to individuals ($195,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,730,758 | 32 |
| 2024 | $1,157,300 | 22 |
| 2023 | $922,840 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 16, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641359349104079
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-4669010
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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