General Atomics Sciences Education Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Diego, California · EIN 33-0677233 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $5,000.
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
17% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego Childrens Discovery Museum | Escondido, CA | Contribution provided | $10,000 |
| Chapter One NFP | Odessa, FL | Contribution provided | $10,000 |
| Air and Space Force Association | Arlington, VA | Contribution provided | $10,000 |
| San Diego Fleet Week Foundation | San Diego, CA | Contribution provided | $5,000 |
| Ocean Discovery Institute | San Diego, CA | Contribution provided | $5,000 |
| Nativity Prep Academy of San Diego | San Diego, CA | Contribution provided | $5,000 |
| San Diego Natural History Museum | San Diego, CA | Contribution provided | $5,000 |
| San Diego Unified School District Rowan Elementary | San Diego, CA | Contribution provided | $5,000 |
| Olivewood Gardens | National City, CA | Contribution provided | $5,000 |
| Greater Than Tech | San Diego, CA | Contribution provided | $5,000 |
| Classics 4 Kids | San Diego, CA | Contribution provided | $5,000 |
| North County Education Foundation | Escondido, CA | Contribution provided | $5,000 |
| North County Education Foundation | Escondido, CA | Contribution provided | $5,000 |
| Expanding Your Horizons of San Diego | San Diego, CA | Contribution provided | $4,000 |
| The Links Foundation | Washington, DC | Contribution provided | $3,000 |
| The Ready Now Foundation | Chula Vista, CA | Contribution provided | $2,500 |
| A Step Beyone | Escondido, CA | Contribution provided | $2,500 |
| Classics 4 Kids | San Diego, CA | Contribution provided | $2,500 |
| All Girls STEM Society | San Diego, CA | Contribution provided | $2,000 |
| Youth Inspiration Nation Inc | La Puente, CA | Contribution provided | $2,000 |
| Los Angeles Science and Engineering Fair | South Pasadena, CA | Contribution provided | $1,500 |
| Huntsville Botanical Garden | Huntsville, AL | Contribution provided | $1,000 |
| FRC Team Nomad Inc | Escondido, CA | Contribution provided | $500 |
The return also lists 51 grants to individuals ($22,176). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $123,676 | 74 |
| 2023 | $174,592 | 89 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 26, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512099349100151
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 33-0677233
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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