A H Gage Private Foundation Inc
A H Gage Private Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Corvallis, Oregon. It supports charitable organizations through grants; in 2024, its grants went to organizations working in humanitarian relief, food security, wildlife care, and ocean protection, among other causes.
A H Gage Private Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: A H Gage Private Foundation Inc gave $47K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $47,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,700
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,700
- Total assets
- $740,632
- -2.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (40% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026.
How to apply to A H Gage Private Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3255 Nw Circle Boulevard, Corvallis, OR 97330
Phone: (503) 504-0891
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who A H Gage Private Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 50 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Corvallis, Oregon. Its 2024 grants went to recipients in Washington, DC; Oregon; Connecticut; Florida; Maryland; and Minnesota. The largest share of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, DC (40%), followed by Oregon (20%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How A H Gage Private Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2020) to $51K (2022). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $47K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 10 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $47,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation files Form 990-PF.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $740,632 | $42,886 | $58,068 | $47,000 | 10 | $47,000 | $47,628 |
| 2024 | $755,814 | $47,213 | $59,262 | $47,000 | 10 | $47,000 | $48,377 |
| 2023 | $767,863 | $28,754 | $60,484 | $50,000 | 10 | $50,000 | $44,838 |
| 2022 | $799,593 | $2,071 | $61,729 | $51,000 | 10 | $51,000 | $46,510 |
| 2021 | $859,251 | $125,014 | $58,765 | $47,000 | 10 | $47,000 | $49,649 |
| 2020 | $793,002 | $2,679 | $57,341 | $45,000 | 15 | — | $44,761 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, A H Gage Private Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $48K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, World Central Kitchen describes its mission as providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. An individual recipient says it works to increase sustainable food security by providing emergency food and supplies. Chintimini Wildlife Center describes its work as caring for injured and orphaned wildlife and educating people about wildlife. Ocean Conservancy says it unites science, people, and policy to protect the ocean.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $47,000 through 10 grants, each for $4,700. Recipients included Mercy Corps, Hope for Haiti, Partners in Health, Doctors Without Borders, Americares, World Central Kitchen, International Rescue Committee, Ocean Conservancy, Chintimini Wildlife Center, and an individual recipient, each receiving $4,700. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 10 grants totaling $47,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Richard W Ziburske, Lynn M Hanson, and Laura Ziburske as officers and directors.
A H Gage Private Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Laura Ziburske
Officerdirector
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynn M. Hanson
Officerdirector
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard W. Ziburske Director
Officerdirector
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Richard W. Ziburske (2020–2023) — Officerdirector
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about A H Gage Private Foundation Inc
How much does A H Gage Private Foundation Inc give each year?
A H Gage Private Foundation Inc gave $47K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $47K across 10 grants.
What is A H Gage Private Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
A H Gage Private Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $4,700, and its average grant was $4,700, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does A H Gage Private Foundation Inc give grants?
A H Gage Private Foundation Inc's top state is District of Columbia, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Oregon (20%) and Connecticut (10%).
Does A H Gage Private Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on A H Gage Private Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (10 grants).
How large is A H Gage Private Foundation Inc?
A H Gage Private Foundation Inc reported $741K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $47K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $48K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does A H Gage Private Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, World Central Kitchen describes its mission as providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from A H Gage Private Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is A H Gage Private Foundation Inc's EIN?
A H Gage Private Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5276597. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does A H Gage Private Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 31, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 31, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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