General Atomics Sciences Education Foundation
Preselected recipients only
General Atomics Sciences Education Foundation is a private foundation in San Diego, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $123,676 in 74 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $10,000. 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$123,676
- Number of grants74
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$150,133
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2024 was down from $174,592 the year before.
55% 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 | $174,592 | 89 | $51,293 |
| 2024 | $123,676 | 74 | $150,133 |
How to apply
General Atomics Sciences Education 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What General Atomics Sciences Education Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 63 | $95,322 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $3,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,584 |
| Alabama | 1 | $1,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $500 |
| Nevada | 1 | $500 |
| Oregon | 1 | $500 |
| Utah | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego Childrens Discovery Museum | Contribution provided | $10,000 |
| Chapter One NFP | Contribution provided | $10,000 |
| Air and Space Force Association | Contribution provided | $10,000 |
| San Diego Fleet Week Foundation | Contribution provided | $5,000 |
| Ocean Discovery Institute | Contribution provided | $5,000 |
| Nativity Prep Academy of San Diego | Contribution provided | $5,000 |
| San Diego Natural History Museum | Contribution provided | $5,000 |
| San Diego Unified School District Rowan Elementary | Contribution provided | $5,000 |
| Olivewood Gardens | Contribution provided | $5,000 |
| Greater Than Tech | Contribution provided | $5,000 |
| Classics 4 Kids | Contribution provided | $5,000 |
| North County Education Foundation | Contribution provided | $5,000 |
| North County Education Foundation | Contribution provided | $5,000 |
| Expanding Your Horizons of San Diego | Contribution provided | $4,000 |
| The Links Foundation | Contribution provided | $3,000 |
| The Ready Now Foundation | Contribution provided | $2,500 |
| A Step Beyone | Contribution provided | $2,500 |
| Classics 4 Kids | Contribution provided | $2,500 |
| All Girls STEM Society | Contribution provided | $2,000 |
| Youth Inspiration Nation Inc | Contribution provided | $2,000 |
| Individual | Contribution provided | $1,584 |
| Individual | Contribution provided | $1,500 |
| Los Angeles Science and Engineering Fair | Contribution provided | $1,500 |
| Individual | Contribution provided | $1,000 |
| Huntsville Botanical Garden | Contribution provided | $1,000 |
| Individual | Contribution provided | $910 |
| Individual | Contribution provided | $614 |
| Individual | Contribution provided | $500 |
| Individual | Contribution provided | $500 |
| Individual | Contribution provided | $500 |
| Individual | Contribution provided | $500 |
| Individual | Contribution provided | $500 |
| Individual | Contribution provided | $500 |
| Individual | Contribution provided | $500 |
| Individual | Contribution provided | $500 |
| Individual | Contribution provided | $500 |
| Individual | Contribution provided | $500 |
| Individual | Contribution provided | $500 |
| Individual | Contribution provided | $500 |
| Individual | Contribution provided | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- David R Alexander
- Linden P Blue
- Linden S Blue
- Don Czechowicz
- R Scott Forney III
- Liam J Kelly
- Katherine Kucharski
- Patricia S Winter
- Lawrence Woolf
- Ann Charlotte Enstrom
- John H Kohler
Questions people ask
Does General Atomics Sciences Education Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does General Atomics Sciences Education Foundation give?
$123,676 in tax year 2024, across 74 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs General Atomics Sciences Education Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David R Alexander (Director), Linden P Blue (Director), Linden S Blue (Director) and Don Czechowicz (Director) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does General Atomics Sciences Education Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and arts and culture.