Native Sons of the Golden West Charitable Foundation
The charitable foundation was incorporated in november, 1951 with the intention of supporting a cause in need. The native sons became aware of an under funded clinic in san francisco that treated primarily very young children born with a cleft lip/palate. All charitable foundation funds donated to these hospitals go directly to the treatment of the children, with no overhead costs, with the agreement that no child will be refused treatment for any reason.
Native Sons of the Golden West Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Native Sons of the Golden West Charitable Foundation gave $210K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $70K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $210,000
- +7.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $70,000
- +7.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $70,000
- Total assets
- $3,877,995
- +13.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Native Sons of the Golden West Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St John Health Center ($70K). Together the top 3 received $210K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 13 grants of 14 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Native Sons of the Golden West Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−12%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $120K (2020) to $255K (2019). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $210K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St John Health Center Santa Monica, CA | Supporting Care for Cleft Palate | $70,000 |
| Sutter Memorial Hospital Sacramento, CA | Supporting Care for Cleft Palate | $70,000 |
| UCSF Hospital Crano San Francisco, CA | Supporting Care for Cleft Palate | $70,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,877,995 | $478,255 | $239,950 | $210,000 | 3 | $276,539 |
| 2023 | $3,422,414 | $328,623 | $220,942 | $195,000 | 3 | $135,536 |
| 2022 | $3,060,947 | $406,795 | $218,619 | $195,000 | 3 | $276,673 |
| 2021 | $3,611,445 | $387,570 | $262,015 | $240,000 | 3 | $263,593 |
| 2020 | $3,232,148 | $284,308 | $139,976 | $120,000 | 2 | $160,685 |
| 2019 | $2,862,301 | $310,264 | $272,017 | $255,000 | 3 | $143,847 |
About Native Sons of the Golden West Charitable Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Native Sons of the Golden West Charitable Foundation is a public charity, based in San Francisco, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $210K. Net investment income was $277K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Native Sons of the Golden West Charitable Foundation is led by George Adams, Grand President since 2023 (on filings since 2019); none of the 13 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
George Adams
Grand President
Chairman → Grand 1st Vice, 2022
Grand 1st Vice → Grand President, 2023
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Paul Lapachet
Director Chairman
Director → Director Chairman, 2020
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Don Meyer
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Gail Parish
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jim Wilmarth
Director Secretary
Director → Director Secretary, 2020
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Robert Santos
Director Treasurer
Treasurer → Director Treasurer, 2020
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Fassel
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Gene Perry
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mike Linn
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Ursino
Director Emeritus
Director Chair → Director Emeritus, 2020
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Steve McLean
1st Grand Vice
Grand Officers → 1st Grand Vice, 2023
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Tom Perazzo
Director Vice Chair
Secretary → Director V C Emeritus, 2020
Director V C Emeritus → Director Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Marcia Skelton
Vice President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Dick Hoffmann (2019–2022) — Director Emeritus
- Former: Howard Kern (2019–2022) — Director Emeritus
- Former: Jeff Schmidt (2021–2022) — Grand President
- Former: Dave Schaefer (2022) — Chairman Secretary
- Former: Larry Schork (2022) — Liaison
- Former: Richard Cortez (2020–2021) — Grand Trustee
- Former: Ron Brocco (2020–2021) — Grand President
- Former: Brice Walker (2021) — Grand Chairman
- Former: Joe Castillo (2019–2020) — Grand President
- Former: Don Henderson (2019) — Director
- Former: Harly Harty (2019) — Director Vice Chair
- Former: James King (2019) — Grand President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Native Sons of the Golden West Charitable Foundation
How much does Native Sons of the Golden West Charitable Foundation give each year?
Native Sons of the Golden West Charitable Foundation gave $210K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $195K across 3 grants.
What is Native Sons of the Golden West Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Native Sons of the Golden West Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $70,000, and its average grant was $70,000, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Native Sons of the Golden West Charitable Foundation give grants?
Native Sons of the Golden West Charitable Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Native Sons of the Golden West Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Native Sons of the Golden West Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Supporting Care for Cleft Palate" (3 grants).
How large is Native Sons of the Golden West Charitable Foundation?
Native Sons of the Golden West Charitable Foundation reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $478K.
What is Native Sons of the Golden West Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Native Sons of the Golden West Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-6094641. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 7, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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