G a Fliesbach Foundation
G A Fliesbach Foundation is a private foundation based in San Diego, California. In its 2025 filing, it reported making grants only to preselected charitable organizations and stated that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
G a Fliesbach Foundation at a glance
In short: G a Fliesbach Foundation gave $279K across 27 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $278,500
- +15.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- +17.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,315
- -1.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,092,461
- +0.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (51% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to G a Fliesbach Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3952-D Clairemont Mesa Blvd Ste 154, San Diego, CA 92117
Phone: (858) 395-3136
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who G a Fliesbach Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Uc San Diego Foundation ($25K). Together the top 10 received $147K.
Grant Size Distribution
97 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 97 grants of 97 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in San Diego, California. In 2025, 51% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 44% went to recipients in Nebraska. Smaller shares went to recipients in Colorado (3%), Texas (2%), and New Jersey (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
How G a Fliesbach Foundation gives
- 74% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 31% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2023) to $289K (2020). In 2025 it made 27 grants totaling $279K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uc San Diego Foundation La Jolla, CA | Center for Marine Diversity Conservation | $25,000 |
| Walter Munk Fnd for the Oceans La Jolla, CA | Ocean Awareness | $20,000 |
| La Jolla Playhouse La Jolla, CA | General Fund | $19,500 |
| KPBS Public Broadcasting San Diego, CA | general ops | $15,000 |
| San Diego Humane Society San Diego, CA | general ops | $15,000 |
| Oregon Trail Community Foundation Scottsbluff, NE | General Fund | $12,000 |
| CAPstone Advocacy Center - Western Gering, NE | general ops | $10,000 |
| Cirrus House Scottsbluff, NE | Programs and/or Reserve Account | $10,000 |
| Blessed Beginnings First Presbyteri Scottsbluff, NE | general ops | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Midwest Theater Scottsbluff, NE | general ops | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,092,461 | $203,389 | $312,746 | $278,500 | 27 | $278,798 | $177,066 | $269,286 |
| 2024 | $3,086,170 | $273,688 | $266,358 | $240,400 | 23 | $240,713 | $248,043 | $252,733 |
| 2023 | $3,088,158 | $55,449 | $20,000 | $20,000 | 1 | $20,000 | $55,449 | — |
| 2022 | $3,075,328 | $395,406 | $259,198 | $213,000 | 21 | $220,298 | $358,534 | $221,108 |
| 2021 | $2,939,120 | $182,416 | $315,279 | $267,000 | 25 | — | $142,801 | $242,864 |
| 2020 | $3,071,983 | $449,627 | $333,365 | $288,705 | 24 | — | $451,920 | $212,393 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, G a Fliesbach Foundation reported a distributable amount of $269K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided in the available information. The 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, UC San Diego Foundation describes its mission as raising private support for the university’s research, teaching, and public service; Friends of the Midwest Theater says it works to preserve the theater and support arts and community events in the Nebraska Panhandle. Cirrus House says it provides day rehabilitation, housing, meals, and transportation to people with low incomes or disabilities, while Lions Tigers and Bears describes its work as providing a sanctuary for abused and abandoned exotic animals.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 27 grants totaling $278,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
Among its largest grants were $25,000 to UC San Diego Foundation for the Center for Marine Diversity Conservation, $20,000 to Walter Munk Foundation for the Oceans for Ocean Awareness, and $19,500 to La Jolla Playhouse for its General Fund. It also gave $15,000 each to KPBS Public Broadcasting and San Diego Humane Society for general operations. Several organizations in Nebraska received $10,000 grants, including Cirrus House, Friends of the Midwest Theater, and Blessed Beginnings First Presbyterian.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Gail Fliesbach as President & CEO and Gloria Koch as Secretary/CFO.
G a Fliesbach Foundation is led by Gail Fliesbach, President & CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gail Fliesbach
President & CEO
President → President & CEO, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gloria Koch
Secretary & CFO
Secretary → Secretary & CFO, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 G a Fliesbach Foundation
How much does G a Fliesbach Foundation give each year?
G a Fliesbach Foundation gave $279K across 27 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $240K across 23 grants.
What is G a Fliesbach Foundation's typical grant size?
G a Fliesbach Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,315, across 27 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does G a Fliesbach Foundation give grants?
G a Fliesbach Foundation gives mostly in California: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Nebraska (44%). The most frequent recipient cities were Scottsbluff, NE (11 grants), San Diego, CA (5 grants) and La Jolla, CA (3 grants).
Does G a Fliesbach Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 74% of G a Fliesbach Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are G a Fliesbach Foundation's largest grantees?
G a Fliesbach Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Uc San Diego Foundation ($25,000), Walter Munk Fnd for the Oceans ($20,000) and La Jolla Playhouse ($19,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is G a Fliesbach Foundation?
G a Fliesbach Foundation reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $279K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $269K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does G a Fliesbach Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided in the available information. The 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from G a Fliesbach Foundation?
The foundation 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 G a Fliesbach Foundation's EIN?
G a Fliesbach Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 90-0808859. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does G a Fliesbach 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 21, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). G a Fliesbach Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/g-a-fliesbach-foundation-morg_5ce3049bcc964abd9fcbed948e50be97
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