Gochnauer Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Gochnauer Family Foundation is a private foundation in Corona del Mar, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $827,744 in 55 grants; the typical grant was $5,004 and the largest $153,175. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$827,744
- Number of grants55
- Typical grant$5,004
- Largest grant$153,175
- Assets$17.6 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was up from $312,728 the year before.
42% of its 2025 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 | $198,030 | 38 | $5.1 million |
| 2024 | $312,728 | 39 | $16.5 million |
| 2025 | $827,744 | 55 | $17.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Meg Appelgate 31911 Via Granada, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (949) 752-2190, meg@gochnauer.org |
| What to submit, restrictions | See http://www.gochnauer.org/applying |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Gochnauer Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 23 | $418,940 |
| Illinois | 23 | $324,800 |
| New York | 3 | $35,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $30,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $12,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,004 |
| Michigan | 1 | $1,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Orange Way United Way | General | $153,175 |
| Unsilenced Project Inc | General | $100,000 |
| Opportunity International | General | $95,000 |
| Francis Parker School | General | $61,200 |
| Ceo Leadership Alliance Orange Coun | General | $35,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Green Bay' | General | $30,000 |
| Vocel | General | $30,000 |
| Chicago House | General | $25,741 |
| The Shea Center | General | $25,000 |
| Individual | General | $24,500 |
| Family Equalities Council | General | $20,000 |
| Individual | General | $16,000 |
| City of Hope | General | $15,000 |
| National Immigrant Justice Center | General | $15,000 |
| Individual | General | $13,292 |
| Uci Foundation | General | $12,500 |
| American Civil Liberties Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Ebenezer Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Gavin Herbert Eye Institute | General | $10,000 |
| Onegoal | General | $10,000 |
| Refugio 343 | General | $10,000 |
| Safe Families for Children | General | $10,000 |
| Sudara Freedom Fund | General | $10,000 |
| The Wooden Floor | General | $10,000 |
| Wheelchair Mission | General | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange | General | $5,400 |
| Individual | General | $5,175 |
| PBS Foundation | General | $5,004 |
| Individual | General | $5,000 |
| Individual | General | $5,000 |
| Rush University | General | $5,000 |
| Decorative Arts Society | General | $4,000 |
| Charter 100 | General | $2,145 |
| Individual | General | $2,100 |
| Pasadena Humane Society | General | $2,100 |
| Aidslifecycle | General | $2,080 |
| Mission San Juan Capistrano | General | $2,060 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | General | $2,060 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | General | $2,052 |
| Illinois Institute of Technology | General | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard W Gochnauer
- Beth A Gochnauer
- Grant D Gochnauer
- Mary E Appelgate
Questions people ask
Does Gochnauer Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Gochnauer Family Foundation give?
$827,744 in tax year 2025, across 55 grants, with a typical grant of $5,004.
Who runs Gochnauer Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard W Gochnauer (President), Beth A Gochnauer (Chair/Secret), Grant D Gochnauer (Vice Preside) and Mary E Appelgate (Vice Preside).
What does Gochnauer Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and youth programs.