Gately Foundation
The Gately Foundation is a private foundation based in Incline Village, Nevada. Its 2025 grants supported charitable organizations working in areas including animal welfare, disability services, environmental conservation, housing, behavioral health, and the arts.
Key facts about Gately Foundation
In short: Gately Foundation gave $318K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $29K), mostly in Nevada. 36% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- EIN
- 46-1280343
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $318,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- Average grant
- $28,909
- Median grant
- $15,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (4 of 11, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Nevada (79% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- 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. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$318K
-2.4% YoY
Grant Count
11
+57.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$29K
-37.9% YoY
Is Gately Foundation open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 11 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $42K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $17K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2018–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission is stated. The grantees’ own descriptions show the range of work supported: Pet Network Humane Society rescues adoptable animals and connects them with families; Kids and Horses provides services for people with disabilities using horses; and Tahoe Fund works to improve the Lake Tahoe environment. Red Feather Development Group partners with American Indian Nations on sustainable housing solutions, while Walker Basin Conservancy works to restore and maintain Walker Lake and protect interests in the basin. Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival describes its work as providing theatrical and cultural productions and educational experiences for youth.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $318,000. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $193,200, with a median of $15,000. It reported 7 grants totaling $325,750 in 2024 and 8 grants totaling $206,000 in 2023.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 79% of grant dollars went to recipients in Nevada, 17% to California, and 5% to Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 11 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
Cities
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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pet Network Humane Society Incline Village, NV | General Contribution | $193,200 |
| Stockton Blvd Partnership Sacramento, CA | General Contribution | $28,250 |
| Wylie Animal Rescue Incline Village, NV | General Contribution | $24,000 |
| Kids and Horses Minden, NV | General Contribution | $17,000 |
| Tahoe Fund Tahoe City, CA | General Contribution | $15,000 |
| Red Feather Development Group Flagstaff, AZ | General Contribution | $15,000 |
| Homeward Bound Elverta, CA | General Contribution | $10,000 |
| Walker Basin Conservancy Reno, NV | General Contribution | $7,950 |
| PTSD Now Incline Village, NV | General Contribution | $5,000 |
| Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival Incline Village, NV | General Contribution | $2,500 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Grants reported | Number of grants |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $318,000 | 11 |
| 2024 | $325,750 | 7 |
| 2023 | $206,000 | 8 |
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Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2018–2025
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Dawn Gately is listed as a trustee.
Gately Foundation is led by Dawn Gately, Trustee on every filing since 2018 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dawn Gately
Trustee
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Mailing address: 930 Tahoe Village Ste 802 Pmb 83, Incline Village, NV 89451
Phone: (775) 443-8875
Website: https://gatelyfoundation.org
Frequently asked questions about Gately Foundation
How much does Gately Foundation give each year?
Gately Foundation gave $318K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2024 it gave $326K across 7 grants.
What is Gately Foundation's typical grant size?
Gately Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $28,909, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990 filing. Organizations receiving their first grant from Gately Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Gately Foundation give grants?
Gately Foundation gives mostly in Nevada: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Incline Village, NV (4 grants).
Does Gately Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Gately Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
Who are Gately Foundation's largest grantees?
Gately Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Pet Network Humane Society ($193,200), Stockton Blvd Partnership ($28,250) and Wylie Animal Rescue ($24,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What does Gately Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated. The grantees’ own descriptions show the range of work supported: Pet Network Humane Society rescues adoptable animals and connects them with families; Kids and Horses provides services for people with disabilities using horses; and Tahoe Fund works to improve the Lake Tahoe environment. Red Feather Development Group partners with American Indian Nations on sustainable housing solutions, while Walker Basin Conservancy works to restore and maintain Walker Lake and…
How do I apply for a grant from Gately 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 Gately Foundation's EIN?
Gately Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1280343. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2025.
Does Gately Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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