General Atomics Sciences Education Foundation
The General Atomics Sciences Education Foundation is a private foundation based in San Diego, California. It supports science and engineering education through contributions to nonprofit education organizations and through programs involving General Atomics employees.
General Atomics Sciences Education Foundation at a glance
In short: General Atomics Sciences Education Foundation gave $124K across 74 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $123,676
- -29.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 74
- -16.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,671
- -14.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $105,133
- +105.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (77% 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 General Atomics Sciences Education Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3550 General Atomics Ct, San Diego, CA 92121-1122
Phone: (858) 455-3000
Website: https://www.sci-ed-ga.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who General Atomics Sciences Education Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was San Diego Childrens Discovery Museum ($10K). Together the top 10 received $73K.
Organizations only. It also paid 51 grants to individuals ($22,176), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
335 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 334 grants of 335 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 77% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 8% to Florida, 8% to Virginia, 2% to the District of Columbia, and 1% to Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 74 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How General Atomics Sciences Education Foundation gives
- Giving fell 50% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $124K (2024) to $245K (2021). In 2024 it made 74 grants totaling $124K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego Childrens Discovery Museum Escondido, CA | Contribution provided | $10,000 |
| Chapter One NFP Odessa, FL | Contribution provided | $10,000 |
| Air and Space Force Association Arlington, VA | Contribution provided | $10,000 |
| San Diego Fleet Week Foundation San Diego, CA | Contribution provided | $5,000 |
| Ocean Discovery Institute San Diego, CA | Contribution provided | $5,000 |
| Nativity Prep Academy of San Diego San Diego, CA | Contribution provided | $5,000 |
| San Diego Natural History Museum San Diego, CA | Contribution provided | $5,000 |
| San Diego Unified School District Rowan Elementary San Diego, CA | Contribution provided | $5,000 |
| Olivewood Gardens National City, CA | Contribution provided | $5,000 |
| Greater Than Tech San Diego, CA | Contribution provided | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $105,133 | $181,085 | $127,245 | $123,676 | 74 | $123,676 | — |
| 2023 | $51,293 | $155,226 | $175,519 | $174,592 | 89 | $174,592 | — |
| 2022 | $71,586 | $153,554 | $183,251 | $182,130 | 66 | $182,130 | — |
| 2021 | $101,283 | $52,753 | $245,212 | $245,134 | 47 | $245,134 | $416 |
| 2020 | $293,742 | $337,775 | $137,140 | $137,023 | 59 | — | $1,206 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No formal mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2024 filing describes support for science and engineering nonprofit education institutions. Its grants included organizations with varied educational missions: San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum says it sparks a love of learning through hands-on play, while Chapter One NFP says it provides tools and services for beginning literacy. North County Education Foundation says it supports charter schools offering educational alternatives in North County San Diego.
The foundation also reported supporting a literacy tutoring program in which General Atomics employees tutored students in reading and science stories. Separately, its GASSSS program reimbursed 100 engineers and scientists $22,000 for science and engineering materials; their activities reached around 6,000 students through mentoring, demonstrations, lessons, support, and robotics club mentoring.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 74 grants totaling $123,676. Grants ranged from $8 to $10,000, with a median of $500. Its largest grants included $10,000 each to San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum in Escondido, California; Chapter One NFP in Odessa, Florida; and the Air and Space Force Association in Arlington, Virginia. It also awarded $5,000 each to San Diego Fleet Week Foundation, Ocean Discovery Institute, Nativity Prep Academy of San Diego, San Diego Natural History Museum, San Diego Unified School District Rowan Elementary, Olivewood Gardens, Greater Than Tech, Classics 4 Kids, and North County Education Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lawrence Woolf as director and chairman; Liam J. Kelly as director and treasurer; Ann Charlotte Enstrom as secretary; and David R. Alexander, Linden P. Blue, Linden S. Blue, Don Czechowicz, R. Scott Forney III, Katherine Kucharski, and Patricia S. Winter as directors.
General Atomics Sciences Education Foundation is led by Lawrence Woolf, Director Chairman since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lawrence Woolf
Director Chairman
Directorchairmanpres → Director Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David R Alexander
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Don Czechowicz
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Kucharski
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Liam J Kelly
Director Treasurer
Directortreasurer → Director Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linden S Blue
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia S Winter
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
R Scott Forney III
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John H Kohler
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann Charlotte Enstrom
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Brenda Dawson (2020–2022) — Assistant Secreatry
- Former: Ann-Charlotte Enstrom (2020) — Secretary
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.
Frequently asked questions about General Atomics Sciences Education Foundation
How much does General Atomics Sciences Education Foundation give each year?
General Atomics Sciences Education Foundation gave $124K across 74 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $175K across 89 grants.
What is General Atomics Sciences Education Foundation's typical grant size?
General Atomics Sciences Education Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $1,671, across 74 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does General Atomics Sciences Education Foundation give grants?
General Atomics Sciences Education Foundation gives mostly in California: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (8%) and Virginia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (10 grants) and Escondido, CA (5 grants).
Does General Atomics Sciences Education Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 74 grants with a stated purpose on General Atomics Sciences Education Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution provided" (74 grants).
Who are General Atomics Sciences Education Foundation's largest grantees?
General Atomics Sciences Education Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include San Diego Childrens Discovery Museum ($10,000), Chapter One NFP ($10,000) and North County Education Foundation ($10,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 51 grants to individuals ($22,176), which are not listed by name. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is General Atomics Sciences Education Foundation?
General Atomics Sciences Education Foundation reported $105K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $181K.
What does General Atomics Sciences Education Foundation fund?
No formal mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2024 filing describes support for science and engineering nonprofit education institutions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from General Atomics Sciences Education 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 General Atomics Sciences Education Foundation's EIN?
General Atomics Sciences Education Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0677233. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does General Atomics Sciences Education 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 September 2026.
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