Gleason Family Foundation
Historical FunderPine Grove, California · EIN 20-5804684 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $250,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | KIMBERLY MADSEN |
|---|---|
| Address | 13981 BOWMAN ROAD, PINE GROVE CA 95665 |
| Phone | 2092176799 |
| Form and materials | COMPLETED APPLICATION AND A LETTER INCLUDING DESCRIPTION AND NEEDS OF THE ORGANIZATION. |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | MOST NEW GRANTS AWARDED RELATE TO IMPROVING K-12 EDUCATION. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
80% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National School Choice Awareness Foundation | Aventura, FL | General support | $4,650,000 |
| National School Choice Awareness Foundation | Aventura, FL | General support | $4,395,000 |
| Institute for Justice | Arlington, VA | General support | $500,000 |
| Edchoice | Indianapolis, IN | General support | $400,000 |
| Rit - Kate Gleson College of Engineering | Rochester, NY | General support | $260,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | General support | $250,000 |
| American Red Cross | San Leandro, CA | General support | $200,000 |
| National Merit Scholarship Corporation | Chicago, IL | General support | $31,110 |
| Face | Fall River, MA | General support | $6,000 |
| Gleason Funded Life Benefit Plan | Pine Grove, CA | General support | $4,920 |
| Dixon Montessori Charter School | Dixon, CA | General support | $3,500 |
| Horizons at the Harley School | Rochester, NY | General support | $2,000 |
| Harley School | Rochester, NY | General support | $2,000 |
| Buffalo Seminary | Buffalo, NY | General support | $1,500 |
| United Way of Greater Rochester Inc | Rochester, NY | General support, matching grants | $1,500 |
| Elmwood Franklin School | Buffalo, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| United Way of Greater Rochester Inc | Rochester, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Dmac Enterprises | Lakewood, WA | General support | $1,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | General support | $1,000 |
| Pasadena Humane | Pasadena, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Elmwood Franklin School | Buffalo, NY | General support, matching grants | $500 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National School Choice Awareness Foundation | Aventura, FL | General support | $4,790,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,713,030 | 22 |
| 2023 | $11,663,053 | 23 |
| 2022 | $8,076,949 | 29 |
| 2021 | $15,599,178 | 40 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630419349100723
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5804684
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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