GSF Foundation
Preselected recipients only
GSF Foundation is a private foundation in Irvine, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.6 million in 144 grants; the typical grant was $5,500 and the largest $235,634. 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$1.6 million
- Number of grants144
- Typical grant$5,500
- Largest grant$235,634
- Assets$19.8 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
52% 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 | $1.1 million | 116 | $14.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 144 | $19.8 million |
How to apply
GSF 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 GSF Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 24 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 46 | $778,778 |
| Georgia | 10 | $207,431 |
| Illinois | 4 | $154,500 |
| Alabama | 7 | $90,075 |
| Texas | 11 | $69,469 |
| Florida | 9 | $60,112 |
| North Carolina | 14 | $40,005 |
| Kansas | 4 | $34,827 |
| Hawaii | 9 | $27,517 |
| Arizona | 2 | $27,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Back(pack) to School | General support | $235,634 |
| RMHC Global | General support | $125,000 |
| Best Foot Forward | General support | $107,617 |
| Bike Building | General support | $78,816 |
| A Child's Voice Child Advocacy Center | General support | $60,000 |
| Twin Cedars Child Advocacy Center | General support | $47,560 |
| RMHC Atlanta | General support | $44,931 |
| The Real Youth Foundation | General support | $27,746 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County | General support | $25,000 |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank | General support | $21,500 |
| Pedal to Perfection | General support | $21,096 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | General support | $20,500 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | General support | $20,500 |
| New Braunfels Food Bank | General support | $20,500 |
| North Texas Food Bank | General support | $20,500 |
| St Mary's Food Bank | General support | $20,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Metro Atlanta Barksdale | General support | $20,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta | General support | $20,000 |
| Feeding South Florida | General support | $16,000 |
| Food Bank of East Alabama | General support | $16,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | General support | $16,000 |
| Manna Food Bank | General support | $15,549 |
| Feeding Tampa Bay | General support | $15,350 |
| Camp Twin Lakes | General support | $15,000 |
| Coats for Kids | General support | $11,386 |
| Every Meal | General support | $11,000 |
| Kansas Food Bank | General support | $11,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | General support | $11,000 |
| North Texas Food Bank | General support | $11,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida | General support | $11,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County | General support | $11,000 |
| St Louis Area Food Bank | General support | $11,000 |
| Virginia Peninsula Food Bank | General support | $11,000 |
| Angels in the Attic | General support | $10,377 |
| Brotherhood Crusade | General support | $10,000 |
| Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times | General support | $10,000 |
| Covington YMCA | General support | $10,000 |
| Dream Street | General support | $10,000 |
| Foodlink | General support | $10,000 |
| Illumination Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lisa Gottlieb
- John Page
- Carol Fawcett
- Brian Dick
- Gregg Tarlton
- Vanessa Hugon
- Wayne Morgan
- Ryan Hammer
- Pete Delgiorno
- William Pocilujko
- Stephen Wetterau
- Ted Koester
- Nathan Murphy
- Kate Starr
- Melissa Vieira
Questions people ask
Does GSF Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does GSF Foundation give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2024, across 144 grants, with a typical grant of $5,500.
Who runs GSF Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Lisa Gottlieb (Cfo/Director), John Page (Chairman/Ceo), Carol Fawcett (Director) and Brian Dick (Director) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does GSF Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, youth programs and education.