Gaf Foundation

SCOTTSDALE, AZ EIN: 34-6881707

GAF Foundation is a private foundation located in Scottsdale, Arizona, established in August 1988. It holds 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and operates as a grantmaking organization supporting nonprofit initiatives across the United States.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$848

-99.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$82K

+4.5% YoY

Grant Count

-37.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$2K

+66.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gaf Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation focuses on funding initiatives in health, religion, and human services. Its grantmaking priorities include education, science education, STEM education, and disaster preparedness.

Grantmaking

GAF Foundation made 61 grants in 2024, with total giving of $81,650. Grant amounts typically range from $100 to $21,000.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation supports organizations across multiple states and regions, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas, among others. It has supported projects in major urban centers as well as smaller communities.

Grant Distribution by State

District of Columbia $76K (23%)

Ohio $56K (17%)

California $47K (14%)

Michigan $31K (10%)

New York $19K (6%)

Virginia $16K (5%)

Maryland $14K (4%)

Florida $12K (4%)

+17 more states

Cities

Albert LeaAlexandriaAmericusAnnadale On HudsonAnnandale On HudsonArlingtonAtwaterBakersfieldBaltimoreBentonvilleBethesdaBlue LakeBoys TownBrooklynCarmelChappaquaChicagoCold SpringConcordCoral Springs

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 2024:

Total Assets: $848
Total Revenues: $10,817
Total Expenses: $90,260
Net Income: -$79,443
Total Liabilities: $0

Revenue Breakdown (2024):

Investment income and dividends: $1,447
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $9,370

Year-over-Year Changes (2023 to 2024):

Investment income declined 62.5% from $3,858 to $1,447
Total revenues increased significantly from -$150 to $10,817

The foundation operates with zero employees.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$848	$81,583	$163,477
Revenue	$10,817	$-150	$15,303
Expenses	$90,260	$81,744	$73,864
Qualifying Distributions	$90,108	$81,325	$73,475
Net Investment Income	$10,665	$3,766	$15,214
Distributable Amount	$2,725	$6,322	$10,254

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

242 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Hathaway Brown School ($21,000), Hawken School ($7,000), Harbor Hall Foundation ($6,500).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AMERICAN FORESTS WASHINGOTN, DC	GENERAL SUPPORT	$500
AMERICAN RIVERS WASHINGTON, DC	GENERAL SUPPORT	$1,000
BAAS EDUCATIONAL TRUST UK	GENERAL SUPPORT	$3,000
BARD COLLEGE ANNANDALE ON HUDSON, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$1,500
CATHOLIC MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL WEST ROXBURY, MA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$1,000
CENTER FOR AMERICAN PROGRESS WASHINGTON, DC	GENERAL SUPPORT	$1,000
CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS WASHINGTON, DC	GENERAL SUPPORT	$1,000
CWB USA BLUE LAKE, CA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$2,000
FAMILY SURVIVOR NETWORK INC BALTIMORE, MD	GENERAL SUPPORT	$1,500
FREEDOM READS HAMDEN, CT	GENERAL SUPPORT	$2,500

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Marc A. Files serves as an officer of the foundation, dedicating 5 hours to the foundation's activities without compensation.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
MARC A FILES	OFFICER	5	—

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Gaf Foundation fund?

The foundation focuses on funding initiatives in health, religion, and human services. Its grantmaking priorities include education, science education, STEM education, and disaster preparedness.

How do I apply for a grant from Gaf Foundation?

GAF Foundation made 61 grants in 2024, with total giving of $81,650. Grant amounts typically range from $100 to $21,000. Recent grant recipients include: • Hathaway Brown School: $21,000 (General Support) • Hawken School: $7,000 (General Support) • Harbor Hall Foundation: $6,500 (General Support) The foundation awards grants for general support purposes to eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations.

Where does Gaf Foundation make grants?

What size grants does Gaf Foundation award?

In 2024, Gaf Foundation awarded 42 grants totaling $82K — an average of about $2K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Gaf Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Gaf Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.