Paul and Carolyn Gan Charitable
Paul and Carolyn Gan Charitable is a private foundation, based in Berkeley, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $3K.
Paul and Carolyn Gan Charitable at a glance
In short: Paul and Carolyn Gan Charitable gave $3K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $459.333), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,756
- +68.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $459
- +40.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $290
- Total assets
- $10,392
- -23.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (91% 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 Paul and Carolyn Gan Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Albany Senior Center ($1K). Together the top 5 received $2K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Paul and Carolyn Gan Charitable gives
- Giving fell 27% 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 $1K (2022) to $4K (2021). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Albany Senior Center Albany, CA | General | $1,224 |
| Chinese Independent Baptist Church Oakland, CA | General | $730 |
| Misc Organized Charities W Receipts Berkeley, CA | General | $330 |
| Univ of Hawaii Foundation Honolulu, HI | General | $250 |
| Berkeley Chinese Community Church Berkeley, CA | General | $122 |
| Chinese Hospital San Francisco, CA | General | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,392 | — | $3,123 | $2,756 | 6 | $2,756 |
| 2023 | $13,515 | — | $2,011 | $1,634 | 5 | $1,634 |
| 2022 | $15,526 | $9,000 | $1,594 | $1,277 | 6 | $1,277 |
| 2021 | $8,120 | — | $3,978 | $3,776 | 9 | $3,776 |
| 2020 | $12,098 | — | $1,881 | $1,651 | 4 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Paul and Carolyn Gan Charitable is led by Carolyn Gan, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carolyn Gan
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deanna Gan
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristin Gan
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
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 Paul and Carolyn Gan Charitable
How much does Paul and Carolyn Gan Charitable give each year?
Paul and Carolyn Gan Charitable gave $3K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2K across 5 grants.
What is Paul and Carolyn Gan Charitable's typical grant size?
Paul and Carolyn Gan Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $290, and its average grant was $459, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Paul and Carolyn Gan Charitable give grants?
Paul and Carolyn Gan Charitable gives mostly in California: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Hawaii (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Berkeley, CA (2 grants).
Does Paul and Carolyn Gan Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Paul and Carolyn Gan Charitable's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Paul and Carolyn Gan Charitable's largest grantees?
Paul and Carolyn Gan Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Albany Senior Center ($1,224), Chinese Independent Baptist Church ($730) and Univ of Hawaii Foundation ($250), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Paul and Carolyn Gan Charitable?
Paul and Carolyn Gan Charitable reported $10K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Paul and Carolyn Gan Charitable's EIN?
Paul and Carolyn Gan Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 03-0458181. 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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