G A Fowler Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
G A Fowler Family Foundation is a private foundation in Irvine, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $781,056 in 52 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $120,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$781,056
- Number of grants52
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$120,000
- Assets$36.3 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.3 million the year before.
53% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.3 million | 52 | $35.3 million |
| 2024 | $781,056 | 52 | $36.3 million |
How to apply
G A Fowler Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What G A Fowler Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 30 | $710,200 |
| New York | 3 | $16,500 |
| Virginia | 3 | $11,000 |
| Illinois | 4 | $9,500 |
| Colorado | 3 | $9,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $7,500 |
| Washington | 1 | $3,500 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $2,856 |
| Alabama | 1 | $2,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Campanile Foundation | Promoting education | $120,000 |
| California State University | Promoting education | $70,000 |
| Freedom 4 Youth | Promoting education | $60,000 |
| Usd Burnham-Moores Center | Promoting education | $60,000 |
| People's Self Help Housing | Promoting health and wellness | $50,000 |
| Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History | Promoting cultural awareness | $50,000 |
| Siempre Unidos | Promoting health and wellness | $50,000 |
| Uc Regents | Promoting education | $30,000 |
| Calm | Promoting health and wellness | $27,500 |
| African Women Rising | Promoting education | $25,000 |
| Lompoc Teen Center | Promoting education | $25,000 |
| Mission Scholars | Promoting education | $25,000 |
| White Buffalo Land Trust | Promoting cultural awareness | $25,000 |
| All Saints by the Sea Episcopal Church | Promoting education | $12,600 |
| Planned Parenthood of the Central Coast | Promoting health and wellness | $10,100 |
| NP2 | Promoting health and wellness | $10,000 |
| YMCA Retirement Fund | Promoting health and wellness | $10,000 |
| Leading From Within | Promoting education | $9,000 |
| Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation | Promoting cultural awareness | $9,000 |
| 1 for the Planet | Promoting education | $7,500 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Promoting education | $5,000 |
| Breakthrough New York | Promoting cultural awareness | $5,000 |
| Heal the Ocean | Promoting health and wellness | $5,000 |
| Hospice of Santa Barbara Inc | Promoting health and wellness | $5,000 |
| I Stand With My Pack | Promoting health and wellness | $5,000 |
| Leading From Within | Promoting cultural awareness | $5,000 |
| Mama's Kitchen | Promoting health and wellness | $5,000 |
| Shining Stars Foundation | Promoting education | $5,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Promoting cultural awareness | $5,000 |
| Virginia Tech Foundation | Promoting education | $5,000 |
| University of Washington | Promoting education | $3,500 |
| Loyola University | Promoting education | $3,000 |
| Blinn College | Promoting education | $2,500 |
| Fine Print Funding | Promoting education | $2,500 |
| Glendale Community College | Promoting education | $2,500 |
| Kulturecity | Promoting health and wellness | $2,500 |
| Nick Johnson Memorial Scholarship Fund | Promoting education | $2,500 |
| St Mary's College of Maryland | Promoting education | $2,500 |
| Waubonsee Community College | Promoting education | $2,500 |
| Wilbur Wright College | Promoting education | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Earl
- Nancy Dubonnet
- Joseph A Clark
- Andrew H Cummins
- Stephen E Lefkovits
Questions people ask
Does G A Fowler Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does G A Fowler Family Foundation give?
$781,056 in tax year 2024, across 52 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs G A Fowler Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael Earl (President), Nancy Dubonnet (Director/Secretary), Joseph A Clark (Director/Treasurer) and Andrew H Cummins (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does G A Fowler Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.