GAM Foundation
Preselected recipients only
GAM Foundation is a private foundation in Hillsborough, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $46,725 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $1,022 and the largest $15,000. 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$46,725
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$1,022
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2024 was up from $40,825 the year before.
31% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $40,825 | 23 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $46,725 | 26 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
GAM 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 GAM Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 10 | $27,152 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $11,377 |
| New York | 2 | $2,250 |
| Illinois | 3 | $1,155 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,023 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,022 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,022 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,022 |
| Idaho | 1 | $500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $102 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough School Foundation | Expanding education | $15,000 |
| San Mateo High School Foundation | Expanding education | $5,330 |
| World Central Kitchen | Disaster relief | $5,000 |
| Ocean Conservancy | Environmental conservation programs | $5,000 |
| Stanford University | Expanding education | $2,000 |
| UNICEF USA | Child welfare programs | $1,227 |
| Cool Effect Inc | Environmental conservation programs | $1,227 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council Inc | Environmental conservation programs | $1,023 |
| Quest Scholars Program | Underprivileged youth education access | $1,023 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation | Child welfare and gun death prevention | $1,023 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation | Civil liberties protection | $1,023 |
| NAACP Empowerment Programs Inc | Marginalized community empowerment | $1,022 |
| Alzheimers Disease Research Foundation | Support for those affected by Alzheimers | $1,022 |
| First Nations Development Institute | Marginalized community empowerment | $1,022 |
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley | Hunger prevention | $1,022 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Female empowerment | $1,022 |
| University of Chicago | Underprivileged youth educational access | $1,000 |
| Negrense Volunteers for Change Foundation | Child welfare programs | $500 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | Animal conservation programs | $355 |
| Peninsula Humane Society | Animal conservation programs | $197 |
| Peninsula Temple Sho'lom | Youth community services | $180 |
| San Mateo High School Athletic Boosters | Youth community building | $150 |
| YMCA of the USA | Youth community services | $105 |
| Autism Speaks | Support for those affected by autism | $102 |
| Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association (CMTA) | Support for those affected by CMT | $100 |
| American Lung Association | Support for those affected by lung disease | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Kristen Gasior
- Roman A Margolin
Questions people ask
Does GAM Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does GAM Foundation give?
$46,725 in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $1,022.
Who runs GAM Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kristen Gasior (President) and Roman A Margolin (Treasurer).
What does GAM Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and youth programs.