Gerstley Family Foundation
Gerstley Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in San Clemente, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $81K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $16K.
Gerstley Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Gerstley Family Foundation gave $16K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,840
- +65.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,263
- +18.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $80,546
- +4.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Gerstley Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was ADL ($13K). Together the top 6 received $15K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 26 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Gerstley Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 43% from 2021 to 2024. 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 $6K (2022) to $16K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ADL Costa Mesa, CA | Contribution | $13,367 |
| Leashes of Love Lake Forest, CA | Contribution | $675 |
| Jewish Collaborative Tustin, CA | Contribution | $500 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $500 |
| Jewish Federation of OC Irvine, CA | Contribution | $288 |
| Friends of Alameda Animal Shelter Alameda, CA | Contribution | $258 |
| Chabad of San Clemente San Clemente, CA | Contribution | $252 |
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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 | $80,546 | $30,000 | $26,699 | $15,840 | 7 | $15,840 | — |
| 2023 | $77,245 | $30,000 | $16,424 | $9,578 | 5 | $9,578 | — |
| 2022 | $53,669 | $30,000 | $9,059 | $6,067 | 5 | $6,067 | — |
| 2021 | $32,728 | $30,000 | $11,772 | $11,112 | 7 | $11,112 | — |
| 2020 | $14,500 | $30,000 | $15,500 | $11,000 | 2 | — | $1,478 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Gerstley Family Foundation is led by Robert A. Gerstley, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert A. Gerstley
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Gerstley Family Foundation
How much does Gerstley Family Foundation give each year?
Gerstley Family Foundation gave $16K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $10K across 5 grants.
What is Gerstley Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Gerstley Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $2,263, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Gerstley Family Foundation give grants?
Gerstley Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Gerstley Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Gerstley Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (7 grants).
Who are Gerstley Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Gerstley Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include ADL ($13,367), Leashes of Love ($675) and Jewish Collaborative ($500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Gerstley Family Foundation?
Gerstley Family Foundation reported $81K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $30K.
What is Gerstley Family Foundation?
Gerstley Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in San Clemente, CA. It holds $81K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Gerstley Family Foundation's EIN?
Gerstley Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4043390. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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