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Narrow Gate - A Charitable Foundation

Preselected recipients only San Diego, California · EIN 263934475

Narrow Gate - A Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in San Diego, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $20,210 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $9,210 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 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $9,000 the year before.

67% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$1.4 million14$11,077
2024$9,0004$777
2025$20,2103$4,333

How to apply

Narrow Gate - A Charitable 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Narrow Gate - A Charitable Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California2$10,210
Florida1$10,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Road to the Top
Wellington, FL
To further organization's exempt purpose.$10,000
The Claremont Institute
Claremont, CA
To further organization's exempt purpose.$9,210
Foothills Church
El Cajon, CA
To further organization's exempt purpose.$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Narrow Gate - A Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Narrow Gate - A Charitable Foundation give?

$20,210 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $9,210.

Who runs Narrow Gate - A Charitable Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Jon Williams (President/Ceo), Jeffrey D Strong (Secretary/Treasurer) and Tamra Williams (Vice President).

What does Narrow Gate - A Charitable Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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