GSF Foundation
GSF Foundation is a private foundation based in Irvine, California, that supports children and families in need in the communities where GSF associates live and work. Established in 2002, it provides financial and volunteer support to nonprofit organizations and schools through associate involvement, programs, and grants.
GSF Foundation at a glance
In short: GSF Foundation gave $1.6M across 144 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), top state California. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,601,778
- +45.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 144
- +24.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,123
- +16.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Total assets
- $19,752,261
- +38.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (49 of 137, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (49% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to GSF Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The Foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Applications are for 501(c)(3) organizations aligned with its mission and must be obtained through a current GSF associate, who nominates the organization and proposed project and signs the application. The Foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 18301 Von Karman Avenue 1100, Irvine, CA 92612
Phone: (949) 247-8000
Website: https://www.gsffoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from GSF Foundation
Who GSF Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was BACK(PACK) to School ($236K). Together the top 10 received $815K.
Grant Size Distribution
556 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 539 grants of 556 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation’s mission focuses on communities where GSF associates live and work. In 2024, 49% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 13% to Georgia, 10% to Illinois, 6% to Alabama, and 4% to Texas. The Foundation describes its committees and supported organizations as nationwide; its website also says it supports charities and schools across the U.S. and beyond.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 144 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is GSF Foundation open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 49 of 137 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 48% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 79% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 317% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $788K (2020) to $1.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 144 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BACK(PACK) to School Irvine, CA | General Support | $235,634 |
| RMHC Global Chicago, IL | General Support | $125,000 |
| Best Foot Forward Irvine, CA | General Support | $107,617 |
| Bike Building Irvine, CA | General Support | $78,816 |
| A Child's Voice Child Advocacy Center Social Circle, GA | General Support | $60,000 |
| Twin Cedars Child Advocacy Center Opelika, AL | General Support | $47,560 |
| RMHC Atlanta Atlanta, GA | General Support | $44,931 |
| The Real Youth Foundation Torrance, CA | General Support | $27,746 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County Irvine, CA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank Atlanta, GA | General Support | $21,500 |
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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 | $19,752,261 | $6,957,543 | $2,433,118 | $1,601,778 | 144 | $2,328,389 | $440,990 | $734,832 |
| 2023 | $14,239,546 | $2,229,018 | $1,901,198 | $1,104,269 | 116 | $1,924,696 | $650,561 | $678,188 |
| 2022 | $13,036,284 | $1,498,239 | $1,828,250 | $1,147,346 | 120 | $1,804,458 | $368,758 | $699,183 |
| 2021 | $15,801,398 | $1,309,609 | $1,342,313 | $897,307 | 107 | $1,327,125 | $323,332 | $762,832 |
| 2020 | $14,500,534 | $1,326,873 | $1,151,006 | $788,000 | 69 | — | $372,098 | $659,094 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, GSF Foundation reported a distributable amount of $735K 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
The Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life of children and families in need in the areas where GSF associates live and work, through personal involvement and contributions. It supports 501(c)(3) organizations aligned with that mission, including organizations serving children and families facing food insecurity and other unmet needs.
Examples of grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of supported work: Atlanta Community Food Bank says it works to engage, educate, and empower its community to fight hunger; Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta says Girl Scouting builds girls’ courage, confidence, and character; and the Greater Chicago Food Depository says its mission is to end hunger, which it describes as a basic human right.
Grantmaking
The Foundation reported 144 grants totaling $1,601,778 in 2024. Grants ranged from $64 to $235,634, with a median grant of $5,500. Its largest 2024 grants included $235,634 to Back(pack) to School, $125,000 to RMHC Global, $107,617 to Best Foot Forward, and $78,816 to Bike Building. Each was designated for general support.
Other 2024 awards included $60,000 to A Child’s Voice Child Advocacy Center, $47,560 to Twin Cedars Child Advocacy Center, $44,931 to RMHC Atlanta, and $25,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County. Food bank recipients included Atlanta Community Food Bank ($21,500), Los Angeles Regional Food Bank ($20,500 and $16,000), Greater Chicago Food Depository ($20,500), and North Texas Food Bank ($20,500).
The Foundation’s Focus on Food program allows local committees to make grants to eligible 501(c)(3) food banks through an expedited process, with matching national donations of up to $5,000 per local food bank grant.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John Page as Chairman/CEO and Lisa Gottlieb as CFO/Director. It also lists Carol Fawcett, Brian Dick, Gregg Tarlton, Wayne Morgan, Ryan Hammer, Pete DelGiorno, and William Pocilujko as directors, and Vanessa Hugon as secretary.
GSF Foundation is led by John Page, Chairman & CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 15 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Page
Chairman & CEO
Secretary & Director → Chairman & CEO, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Dick
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Fawcett
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregg Tarlton
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Gottlieb
CFO & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pete Delgiorno
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Hammer
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Wetterau
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ted Koester
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wayne Morgan
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Pocilujko
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nathan Murphy
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kate Starr
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Vieira
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vanessa Hugon
Secretary
Assistant Secretary → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Shellie Frey (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Tess McAnena (2020–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Joe Heffington (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Larry McGill (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Mark Wetterau (2020–2022) — Chairman, CEO & Director
- Former: John Murphy (2020) — Director
- Former: William D. Sanderson (2020) — Director
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 GSF Foundation
How much does GSF Foundation give each year?
GSF Foundation gave $1.6M across 144 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 116 grants.
What is GSF Foundation's typical grant size?
GSF Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,500, and its average grant was $11,123, across 144 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from GSF Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does GSF Foundation give grants?
GSF Foundation's top state is California, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Georgia (13%) and Illinois (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Irvine, CA (13 grants), Charlotte, NC (8 grants), Los Angeles, CA (6 grants) and Atlanta, GA (5 grants).
Does GSF Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of GSF Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (144 of 144) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are GSF Foundation's largest grantees?
GSF Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include BACK(PACK) to School ($235,634), RMHC Global ($125,000) and Best Foot Forward ($107,617), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is GSF Foundation?
GSF Foundation reported $19.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $735K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does GSF Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life of children and families in need in the areas where GSF associates live and work, through personal involvement and contributions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from GSF Foundation?
The Foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is GSF Foundation's EIN?
GSF Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0501728. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does GSF 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). GSF Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/gsf-foundation-morg_70bb762c1ed54f4485ca11fbdc9d0507
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