GGS Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
GGS Family Foundation is a private foundation in Manhattan Beach, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.1 million in 58 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$2.1 million
- Number of grants58
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$50.7 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.0 million the year before.
35% 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 | $2.0 million | 48 | $44.9 million |
| 2024 | $2.1 million | 58 | $50.7 million |
How to apply
GGS 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 GGS Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 48 | $1.8 million |
| New York | 4 | $160,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $75,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $25,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hirshberg Foundation | General support | $200,000 |
| UCLA Dept of Neuro-Oncology | General support | $200,000 |
| Alliance - General Gift | General support | $100,000 |
| KIPP Socal Public Schools | General support | $100,000 |
| Providence LCM FD (Emergency Room) | General support | $100,000 |
| St John's Health Center Foundation | General support | $100,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers | General support | $100,000 |
| Alliance - Choice Fund | General support | $50,000 |
| Children's Hospital la Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| City of Hope | General support | $50,000 |
| La Family Housing | General support | $50,000 |
| La Regional Food Bank | General support | $50,000 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| South Bay Families Connected | General support | $50,000 |
| UCLA Foundation - STEM Cell Research | General support | $50,000 |
| UCLA Operation Mend | General support | $50,000 |
| UCLA School of Dentistryvenice Dental Ctr | General support | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Los Angeles | General support | $40,000 |
| UCLA Foundaton - Whelan Pans Research | General support | $40,000 |
| American Friends of Israel Navy Seals | General support | $25,000 |
| Center Theater Group Los Angeles | General support | $25,000 |
| Environmental Charter Schools | General support | $25,000 |
| Friendship Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| Manhattan BCH Ed Fdn (Unrestricted) | General support | $25,000 |
| Manhattan BCH Ed Fdnendowment | General support | $25,000 |
| Momentum (Pediatric Therapy Network) | General support | $25,000 |
| Providence Trinitycare Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| Richstone Family Center | General support | $25,000 |
| School on Wheels | General support | $25,000 |
| Teach for America | General support | $25,000 |
| U of Arizona Foundation - Az Assurance | General support | $25,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | General support | $25,000 |
| Alliance - Bloomfield & Hunter Schools | General support | $20,000 |
| Friends St Lawrencewatts Youth Ctr | General support | $20,000 |
| Mychal's Learning Place | General support | $15,000 |
| Portal Schools | General support | $15,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association-Los Angeles | General support | $10,000 |
| American Cancer Society | General support | $10,000 |
| American Heart Association | General support | $10,000 |
| Campaign for College Opportunity | General support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joanne B Hunter
- Amanda Hunter Gregory
Questions people ask
Does GGS Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does GGS Family Foundation give?
$2.1 million in tax year 2024, across 58 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs GGS Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Joanne B Hunter (President/Director) and Amanda Hunter Gregory (Director).
What does GGS Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and science and research.