The Caroline and Albert Gazin
The Caroline and Albert Gazin is a private foundation, based in Nipomo, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $101K. Net investment income was $78K.
The Caroline and Albert Gazin at a glance
In short: The Caroline and Albert Gazin gave $101K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $101,037
- +66.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,207
- +66.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,259
- Total assets
- $1,788,379
- -1.5% 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 The Caroline and Albert Gazin funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara ($25K). Together the top 5 received $101K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Caroline and Albert Gazin gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 92% 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 $61K (2023) to $129K (2022). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $101K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable - Health & Public Welfare | $25,259 |
| Feline Network of the Central Coast San Luis Obispo, CA | Charitable - Animal Care | $25,259 |
| Woods Humane Society San Luis Obispo, CA | Charitable - Animal Care | $25,259 |
| Achievement House Inc of SLO San Luis Obispo, CA | Charitable - Health & Public Welfare | $12,630 |
| Hospice of San Luis Obispo County San Luis Obispo, CA | Charitable - Health & Public Welfare | $12,630 |
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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 | $1,788,379 | $105,990 | $132,967 | $101,037 | 5 | $101,037 | $78,335 | $109,605 |
| 2023 | $1,815,356 | $-8,695 | $91,220 | $60,558 | 5 | $60,558 | $28,675 | $99,279 |
| 2022 | $1,915,271 | $-161,887 | $175,017 | $129,178 | 5 | $129,178 | $20,956 | $108,137 |
| 2021 | $2,252,175 | $485,391 | $155,957 | $120,677 | 5 | $120,677 | $455,379 | $116,339 |
| 2020 | $1,922,741 | $81,193 | $150,113 | $113,357 | 5 | — | $49,715 | $106,608 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Caroline and Albert Gazin reported a distributable amount of $110K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Caroline and Albert Gazin is led by Michael W. Seitz, CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael W. Seitz
CEO
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David T. McKee
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edwin R. Shaw
CFO
On filings since 2020
0.5 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 The Caroline and Albert Gazin
How much does The Caroline and Albert Gazin give each year?
The Caroline and Albert Gazin gave $101K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $61K across 5 grants.
What is The Caroline and Albert Gazin's typical grant size?
The Caroline and Albert Gazin's median grant in 2024 was $25,259, and its average grant was $20,207, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Caroline and Albert Gazin give grants?
The Caroline and Albert Gazin gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Luis Obispo, CA (4 grants).
Does The Caroline and Albert Gazin give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Caroline and Albert Gazin's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable - Health & Public Welfare" (3 grants).
Who are The Caroline and Albert Gazin's largest grantees?
The Caroline and Albert Gazin's largest 2024 grantees include Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara ($25,259), Feline Network of the Central Coast ($25,259) and Woods Humane Society ($25,259), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Caroline and Albert Gazin?
The Caroline and Albert Gazin reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $101K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $110K (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 The Caroline and Albert Gazin's EIN?
The Caroline and Albert Gazin's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0646725. 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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