Gag Charitable Corporation
Preselected recipients only
Gag Charitable Corporation is a private foundation in Encinitas, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $45,430 in 44 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $5,000. 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$45,430
- Number of grants44
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees3%
Giving in 2024 was up from $45,050 the year before.
3% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $45,050 | 46 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $45,430 | 44 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
Gag Charitable Corporation 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 Gag Charitable Corporation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 23 | $23,500 |
| Oregon | 9 | $10,550 |
| New York | 3 | $3,750 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $1,500 |
| Alabama | 1 | $1,500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $1,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $430 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Voices for Children Inc | Support operations | $5,000 |
| Klamath-Siskiyou Wildlands Center | Support operations | $4,000 |
| National Dance Institute | Support operations | $3,000 |
| Individual | Support operations | $2,000 |
| Claremont-McKenna College Bauer Cen | Support operations | $2,000 |
| Grand Canyon Trust | Support operations | $1,500 |
| National M S Society-Northern Ca CH | Support operations | $1,500 |
| Nature Collective San Elijo Lag Con | Support operations | $1,500 |
| Individual | Support operations | $1,500 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Support operations | $1,500 |
| Fort Bragg Food Bank | Support operations | $1,250 |
| American Friends Service Committee | Support operations | $1,000 |
| Community Resource Center | Support operations | $1,000 |
| Feeding San Diego Food Bank | Support operations | $1,000 |
| Maslow Project | Support operations | $1,000 |
| Individual | Support operations | $1,000 |
| Pesticide Action Network | Support operations | $1,000 |
| Public Citizen Foundation | Support operations | $1,000 |
| Individual | Support operations | $1,000 |
| Public Radio JPR Foundation | Support operations | $1,000 |
| Ruch Outdoor Community School | Support operations | $1,000 |
| San Francisco-Marin Food Bank | Support operations | $1,000 |
| Williams College | Support operations | $1,000 |
| Individual | Support operations | $500 |
| Happy Trails Riding Academy | Support operations | $500 |
| International Crane Foundation E-11 | Support operations | $500 |
| Mendocino Coast Jewish Community | Support operations | $500 |
| Individual | Support operations | $500 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of Am | Support operations | $500 |
| Rancho Coastal Humane Society | Support operations | $500 |
| Resource Renewal Institute | Support operations | $500 |
| Rogue Valley Food System Network | Support operations | $500 |
| Santa Clara University | Support operations | $500 |
| Seeds to the World | Support operations | $500 |
| The Foundaton of the Meei Inc | Support organization | $500 |
| By the Bay Health | Support organization | $500 |
| Americares Foundation | Support organization | $430 |
| Camelot Theatre | Support operations | $300 |
| Alsassn Golden West Chapter | Support operations | $250 |
| Individual | Support operations | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Dorothy Salant
- Peter Salant
- Anthony Salant
Questions people ask
Does Gag Charitable Corporation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gag Charitable Corporation give?
$45,430 in tax year 2024, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Gag Charitable Corporation?
Its 2024 filing lists Dorothy Salant (President), Peter Salant (Cfo) and Anthony Salant (Secretary).
What does Gag Charitable Corporation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and arts and culture.