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 2024 (avg $5K), top state District of Columbia. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $47,000
- -6.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,700
- -6.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,700
- Total assets
- $755,814
- -1.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (1 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (40% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
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
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mercy Corps ($5K). Together the top 10 received $47K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 55 (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 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is A H Gage Private Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 10 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 90% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2020) to $51K (2022). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $47K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mercy Corps Norwalk, CT | Charitable | $4,700 |
| Hope for Haiti Naples, FL | Charitable | $4,700 |
| Partners in Health Washington, DC | Charitable | $4,700 |
| Doctors Without Borders Washington, DC | Charitable | $4,700 |
| Americares Baltimore, MD | Charitable | $4,700 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | Charitable | $4,700 |
| International Rescue Committie Albert Lea, MN | Charitable | $4,700 |
| Ocean Conservancy Washington, DC | Charitable | $4,700 |
| Chintimini Wildlife Center Corvallis, OR | Charitable | $4,700 |
| South Corvallis Food Bank Corvallis, OR | Charitable | $4,700 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2024 — 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. South Corvallis Food Bank 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
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 South Corvallis Food Bank, each receiving $4,700.
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 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 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
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Richard W. Ziburske (2020–2023) — Officerdirector
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $50K 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 2024 was $4,700, and its average grant was $4,700, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from A H Gage Private Foundation Inc that year got $5K on average.
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 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Oregon (20%) and Connecticut (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants) and Corvallis, OR (2 grants).
Does A H Gage Private Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on A H Gage Private Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (10 grants).
Who are A H Gage Private Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
A H Gage Private Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Mercy Corps ($4,700), Hope for Haiti ($4,700) and Partners in Health ($4,700), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is A H Gage Private Foundation Inc?
A H Gage Private Foundation Inc reported $756K in total assets on its 2024 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 2020–2024.
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 October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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