TGZ Foundation
Preselected recipients only
TGZ Foundation is a private foundation in Solana Beach, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $50,193 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $19,677 and the largest $21,627. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$50,193
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$19,677
- Largest grant$21,627
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $85,511 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $92,728 | 3 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $85,511 | 3 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $50,193 | 3 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
TGZ 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 TGZ Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $50,193 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson Middle School | General support of organization's science and technology programs in robotics | $21,627 |
| Hoover High School | Support of organization's sustainable academy of building & engineering (sabe) program | $19,677 |
| Grossmont High School Education Foundation | General support of organization's automotive technology program | $8,889 |
Officers and trustees
- David P Stapleton
- Kari Blakley
- Ronald Darland
- Jill Darland
- Pamela Barron
- Kamron Barron Clifford
- Kirsten Barron Kinney
Questions people ask
Does TGZ Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does TGZ Foundation give?
$50,193 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $19,677.
Who runs TGZ Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David P Stapleton (President), Kari Blakley (Secretary, Treasurer), Ronald Darland (Director) and Jill Darland (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does TGZ Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and environment and conservation.