Gaf Foundation
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
42
-37.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
+66.8% YoY
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
States
Cities
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.
| 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
No grants recorded for .
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 | — |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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