Gag Charitable Corporation
GAG Charitable Corporation is a private foundation based in Encinitas, California. Its 2024 grants supported charitable organizations working in areas including child advocacy, wildlands conservation, dance, food security, and social justice.
Gag Charitable Corporation at a glance
In short: Gag Charitable Corporation gave $45K across 44 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $45,430
- +0.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 44
- -4.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,033
- +5.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,575,341
- +0.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (52% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Gag Charitable Corporation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2240 Encinitas Blvd D-325, Encinitas, CA 92024
Phone: (760) 448-6333
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gag Charitable Corporation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Voices for Children Inc ($5K). Together the top 10 received $24K.
Grant Size Distribution
139 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 137 grants of 139 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in California (52%), Oregon (23%), New York (8%), Arizona (3%), and Alabama (3%), with the remaining share going to recipients in other states. Examples include grants to organizations in Encinitas and San Diego, California, and Ashland and Medford, Oregon.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 44 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Gag Charitable Corporation gives
- 98% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−13%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 94% 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 (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 (2023) to $52K (2021). In 2024 it made 44 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Voices for Children Inc San Diego, CA | Support Operations | $5,000 |
| Klamath-Siskiyou Wildlands Center Ashland, OR | Support Operations | $4,000 |
| National Dance Institute New York, NY | Support Operations | $3,000 |
| Applegate Access Medford, OR | Support Operations | $2,000 |
| Claremont-McKenna College Bauer Cen Claremont, CA | Support Operations | $2,000 |
| Grand Canyon Trust Flagstaff, AZ | Support Operations | $1,500 |
| National M S Society-Northern CA Ch San Francisco, CA | Support Operations | $1,500 |
| Nature Collective San Elijo Lag Con Encinitas, CA | Support Operations | $1,500 |
| Public Radio Television Kqed San Francisco, CA | Support Operations | $1,500 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Montgomery, AL | Support Operations | $1,500 |
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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 | $1,575,341 | $141,823 | $139,841 | $45,430 | 44 | $93,261 | $95,302 | $99,147 |
| 2023 | $1,573,359 | $98,797 | $138,852 | $45,050 | 46 | $92,648 | $52,923 | $92,820 |
| 2022 | $1,613,414 | $41,781 | $143,759 | $49,150 | 47 | $97,141 | — | $93,612 |
| 2021 | $1,722,537 | $230,285 | $150,517 | $52,450 | 1 | $100,647 | $183,009 | $105,179 |
| 2020 | $1,639,145 | $164,850 | $159,274 | $52,450 | 1 | — | $111,286 | $94,036 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gag Charitable Corporation reported a distributable amount of $99K 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 grantees show a range of charitable activities. Voices for Children says it provides court-appointed special advocates for abused children; Klamath-Siskiyou Wildlands Center says it works to protect and restore wild nature in its region; and National Dance Institute says it introduces children to the arts through dance. Other 2024 recipients include organizations whose stated missions address racial justice, support for homeless children and youth, food and housing assistance, music, and programs that empower participants by focusing on their abilities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 44 grants totaling $45,430. Grants ranged from $200 to $5,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest awards included $5,000 to Voices for Children Inc.; $4,000 to Klamath-Siskiyou Wildlands Center; and $3,000 to National Dance Institute. Other notable grants included $2,000 each to Applegate Access and Claremont-McKenna College Bauer Center, and $1,500 each to Grand Canyon Trust, National MS Society–Northern California Chapter, Nature Collective San Elijo Lagoon, KQED, and Southern Poverty Law Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dorothy Salant as president, Peter Salant as CFO, and Anthony Salant as secretary.
Gag Charitable Corporation is led by Dorothy Salant, President on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dorothy Salant
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $30K (2024)
Anthony Salant
Secretary
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$20K (2020) → $20K (2024)
Peter Salant
CFO
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$20K (2020) → $20K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $30K, to Dorothy Salant (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Gag Charitable Corporation
How much does Gag Charitable Corporation give each year?
Gag Charitable Corporation gave $45K across 44 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $45K across 46 grants.
What is Gag Charitable Corporation's typical grant size?
Gag Charitable Corporation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,033, across 44 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Gag Charitable Corporation give grants?
Gag Charitable Corporation gives mostly in California: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Oregon (23%) and New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (4 grants), Medford, OR (4 grants), San Diego, CA (3 grants) and Ashland, OR (3 grants).
Does Gag Charitable Corporation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 44 grants with a stated purpose on Gag Charitable Corporation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Operations" (41 grants) and "Support Organization" (3 grants).
Who are Gag Charitable Corporation's largest grantees?
Gag Charitable Corporation's largest 2024 grantees include Voices for Children Inc ($5,000), Klamath-Siskiyou Wildlands Center ($4,000) and National Dance Institute ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Gag Charitable Corporation?
Gag Charitable Corporation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $93K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $99K (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 Gag Charitable Corporation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees show a range of charitable activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gag Charitable Corporation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that 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 Gag Charitable Corporation's EIN?
Gag Charitable Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-2568756. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Gag Charitable Corporation 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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