Dorothy W Gach Family Foundation
The Dorothy W Gach Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilson, Wyoming. Its 2024 filing reports $50,000 in grants to 19 organizations, with every itemized grant designated for general support.
Dorothy W Gach Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Dorothy W Gach Family Foundation gave $50K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in California. 32% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $50,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +11.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,632
- -10.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $750,105
- -0.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (6 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (51% 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 Dorothy W Gach Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 2038, Wilson, WY 83014
Phone: (310) 201-7408
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dorothy W Gach Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Partners ($10K). Together the top 10 received $41K.
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 77 grants of 77 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 51% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 34% to New York, 6% to Washington, DC, 5% to North Carolina, and 2% to Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Dorothy W Gach Family Foundation open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 19 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 68% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 138% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $40K (2022) to $50K (2024). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Partners Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League New York, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Israeli Defense Forces New York, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Mishkon Tephilo Venice, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
| UCLA Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
| ACLU Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $2,500 |
| Angel City Chorale Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $2,500 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights New York, NY | General Support | $2,500 |
| United Way of North Carolina Cary, NC | General Support | $2,500 |
| Corporate Accountability Boston, MA | General Support | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $750,105 | $70,906 | $71,318 | $50,000 | 19 | $56,332 | $55,920 | $40,776 |
| 2023 | $750,517 | $39,496 | $65,406 | $50,000 | 17 | $53,568 | $27,658 | $39,423 |
| 2022 | $776,427 | $16,210 | $57,598 | $40,000 | 13 | $43,649 | $6,744 | $42,276 |
| 2021 | $817,914 | $90,077 | $61,439 | $45,000 | 18 | $47,464 | $76,154 | $48,248 |
| 2020 | $789,203 | $60,055 | $58,062 | $44,000 | 10 | — | $48,458 | $42,585 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dorothy W Gach Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $41K 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
The foundation’s listed 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, the UCLA Foundation describes itself as the giving, receiving, and investing arm of the UCLA campus, supporting the university through private philanthropy. The Anti-Defamation League says its mission is to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and secure justice and fair treatment for all. Angel City Chorale describes its work as pursuing musical excellence and building community through song, while United Way of North Carolina says it connects people, local United Ways, and resources to help individuals, families, and communities thrive.
Other 2024 recipients describe work that includes crisis response: World Central Kitchen says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $50,000 through 19 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median grant of $1,000. All itemized grants were for general support.
Among the largest grants were $10,000 to Community Partners; $5,000 each to the Anti-Defamation League, Friends of the Israeli Defense Forces, Mishkon Tephilo, and the UCLA Foundation; and $2,500 each to the ACLU Foundation, Angel City Chorale, Center for Reproductive Rights, and United Way of North Carolina.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Andrew Apfelberg was listed as president on the 2024 filing.
Dorothy W Gach Family Foundation is led by Andrew Apfelberg, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrew Apfelberg
President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Dorothy W Gach Family Foundation
How much does Dorothy W Gach Family Foundation give each year?
Dorothy W Gach Family Foundation gave $50K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $50K across 17 grants.
What is Dorothy W Gach Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Dorothy W Gach Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,632, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dorothy W Gach Family Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Dorothy W Gach Family Foundation give grants?
Dorothy W Gach Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (34%) and District of Columbia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants), Los Angeles, CA (4 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Culver City, CA (2 grants).
Does Dorothy W Gach Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Dorothy W Gach Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Dorothy W Gach Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Dorothy W Gach Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Community Partners ($10,000), Anti-Defamation League ($5,000) and Friends of the Israeli Defense Forces ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dorothy W Gach Family Foundation?
Dorothy W Gach Family Foundation reported $750K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $56K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $41K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Dorothy W Gach Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s listed 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, the UCLA Foundation describes itself as the giving, receiving, and investing arm of the UCLA campus, supporting the university through private philanthropy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dorothy W Gach Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dorothy W Gach Family Foundation's EIN?
Dorothy W Gach Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4156456. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Dorothy W Gach Family Foundation 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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