Laurence C Gaebe Family Foundation
Laurence C Gaebe Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Avila Beach, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $530K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $20K. Net investment income was $9K.
Laurence C Gaebe Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Laurence C Gaebe Family Foundation gave $20K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $20,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,000
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $530,276
- +57.2% 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 Laurence C Gaebe Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cuesta College Foundation ($10K). Together the top 2 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Laurence C Gaebe Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−17%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $20K (2023) to $24K (2021). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cuesta College Foundation San Luis Obispo, CA | Educational Assistance | $10,000 |
| SLO Food Bank San Luis Obispo, CA | Food Assistance | $10,000 |
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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 | $530,276 | $222,143 | $29,124 | $20,000 | 2 | $20,000 | $9,329 | $20,862 |
| 2023 | $337,257 | $4,568 | $26,532 | $20,000 | 1 | $20,000 | $4,270 | $20,432 |
| 2022 | $359,221 | $5,275 | $32,077 | $23,000 | 1 | $23,000 | $5,682 | $21,219 |
| 2021 | $386,023 | $18,728 | $32,763 | $24,000 | 2 | $24,000 | $11,666 | $24,152 |
| 2020 | $400,058 | $5,666 | $30,510 | $24,000 | 2 | — | $4,141 | $21,424 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Laurence C Gaebe Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $21K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Laurence C Gaebe Family Foundation is led by Anne E. Gaebe Hall, CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anne E. Gaebe Hall
CEO
President → CEO, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laurence R. Gaebe
CFO
Vice President → CFO, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Hall
Secretary
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: John F. Sachs (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Seth J. Gibeaut (2020–2022) — Treasurer
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 Laurence C Gaebe Family Foundation
How much does Laurence C Gaebe Family Foundation give each year?
Laurence C Gaebe Family Foundation gave $20K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $20K across 1 grant.
How large is Laurence C Gaebe Family Foundation?
Laurence C Gaebe Family Foundation reported $530K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $20K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $21K (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 is Laurence C Gaebe Family Foundation?
Laurence C Gaebe Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Avila Beach, CA. It holds $530K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Laurence C Gaebe Family Foundation operate?
Laurence C Gaebe Family Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is Laurence C Gaebe Family Foundation's EIN?
Laurence C Gaebe Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0440553. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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