Ganahl Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 20-5924646
Foundation Overview
Based in Wilmington, DE, Ganahl Family Foundation has awarded 170 grants totaling $1,641,568 to organizations in Arizona, California and 7 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $250 to $150,000, with a median award of $2,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
1 of 16 recipients (6%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
67% of grants are awarded in California, with additional funding distributed across 8 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within California, funding concentrates in Anaheim (46%), Los Alamitos (17%), Sherman Oaks (9%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 159% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (64%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Ganahl Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Youth Shelter | $10,000 | Los Alamitos, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Childhelp Inc | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable Event | 2024 |
| Childhelp Inc | $1,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable Event | 2024 |
| Food For The Poor Inc | $2,000 | Coconut Creek, FL, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Hillsdale College | $5,000 | Hillsdale, MI, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Orange County Rescue Mission Inc | $6,000 | Tustin, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Oregon State University Foundation | $20,000 | Corvallis, OR, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Prager University Foundation | $25,000 | Sherman Oaks, CA, US | Charitable Event | 2024 |
| Prager University Foundation | $10,000 | Sherman Oaks, CA, US | Charitable Event | 2024 |
| Prager University Foundation | $20,000 | Sherman Oaks, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Servite High School | $2,000 | Anaheim, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| St Catherine's Military Academy | $55,509 | Anaheim, CA, US | Mother Pia Sponsorship Scholarship Fund | 2024 |
| St Catherine's Military Academy | $10,000 | Anaheim, CA, US | In Memory Of Bill O'connell Jr. | 2024 |
| St Catherine's Military Academy | $150,000 | Anaheim, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| The Lincoln Institute | $20,000 | Irvine, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Union Rescue Mission | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | $1,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Casa Youth Shelter | $7,000 | Los Alamitos, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Childhelp Inc | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable Event | 2023 |
| Childhelp Inc | $1,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable Event | 2023 |
| Food For The Poor Inc | $1,000 | Coconut Creek, FL, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Hillsdale College | $7,000 | Hillsdale, MI, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Lincoln Club Institute | $20,000 | Irvine, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Mercy House Living Centers | $1,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Orange County Rescue Mission Inc | $2,000 | Tustin, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Prager University Foundation | $5,000 | Sherman Oaks, CA, US | Prager U Fund | 2023 |
| Prager University Foundation | $10,000 | Sherman Oaks, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Precious Life Shelter Inc | $2,000 | Los Alamitos, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Servite High School | $1,000 | Anaheim, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| St Catherine's Military Academy | $50,000 | Anaheim, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| St Catherine's Military Academy | $55,509 | Anaheim, CA, US | Mother Pia Sponsorship Fund | 2023 |
| The Richard Nixon Foundation | $25,000 | Yorba Linda, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Wwp Inc | $1,000 | Topeka, KS, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | $1,500 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Casa Youth Shelter | $2,000 | Los Alamitos, CA, US | Charitable Event | 2022 |
| Childhelp Inc | $1,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable Event | 2022 |
| Childhelp Inc | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable Event | 2022 |
| Food For The Poor Inc | $2,000 | Coconut Creek, FL, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Hillsdale College | $1,000 | Hillsdale, MI, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Lincoln Club Institute | $25,000 | Newport Beach, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Orange County Rescue Mission Inc | $1,000 | Tustin, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Prager University Foundation | $1,000 | Sherman Oaks, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Precious Life Shelter Inc | $1,000 | Los Alamitos, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Servite High School | $37,500 | Anaheim, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| St Catherine's Military Academy | $50,000 | Anaheim, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Union Rescue Mission | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | $1,500 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Casa Youth Shelter | $2,000 | Los Alamitos, CA, US | Charitable Event | 2022 |
| Childhelp Inc | $1,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable Event | 2022 |
| Childhelp Inc | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable Event | 2022 |
| Food For The Poor Inc | $2,000 | Coconut Creek, FL, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Hillsdale College | $1,000 | Hillsdale, MI, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Lincoln Club Institute | $25,000 | Newport Beach, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Orange County Rescue Mission Inc | $1,000 | Tustin, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Prager University Foundation | $1,000 | Sherman Oaks, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Precious Life Shelter Inc | $1,000 | Los Alamitos, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Servite High School | $37,500 | Anaheim, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| St Catherine's Military Academy | $50,000 | Anaheim, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Union Rescue Mission | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | $1,500 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Casa Youth Shelter | $2,000 | Los Alamitos, CA, US | Charitable Event | 2022 |
| Childhelp Inc | $1,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable Event | 2022 |
| Childhelp Inc | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable Event | 2022 |
| Food For The Poor Inc | $2,000 | Coconut Creek, FL, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Hillsdale College | $1,000 | Hillsdale, MI, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Lincoln Club Institute | $25,000 | Newport Beach, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Orange County Rescue Mission Inc | $1,000 | Tustin, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Prager University Foundation | $1,000 | Sherman Oaks, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Precious Life Shelter Inc | $1,000 | Los Alamitos, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Servite High School | $37,500 | Anaheim, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| St Catherine's Military Academy | $50,000 | Anaheim, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Union Rescue Mission | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | $500 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Casa Youth Shelter | $5,000 | Los Alamitos, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Childhelp Inc | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable Event | 2021 |
| Food For The Poor Inc | $3,000 | Coconut Creek, FL, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Food For The Poor Inc | $1,000 | Coconut Creek, FL, US | Charitable Event | 2021 |
| Hillsdale College | $1,000 | Hillsdale, MI, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Lincoln Club Institute | $25,000 | Newport Beach, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Orange County Classical Academy | $25,000 | Tustin, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Orange County Rescue Mission Inc | $1,000 | Tustin, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Prager University Foundation | $1,200 | Sherman Oaks, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Precious Life Shelter Inc | $1,000 | Los Alamitos, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Servite High School | $37,500 | Anaheim, CA, US | Annual Fund | 2021 |
| St Catherine's Military Academy | $2,000 | Anaheim, CA, US | Charitable Event | 2021 |
| St Catherine's Military Academy | $2,000 | Anaheim, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| St Catherine's Military Academy | $5,000 | Anaheim, CA, US | Fund A Cadet Scholarship Fund | 2021 |
| The Richard Nixon Foundation | $25,000 | Yorba Linda, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Young America's Foundation | $500 | Reston, VA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | $500 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Casa Youth Shelter | $1,000 | Los Alamitos, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Childhelp Inc | $500 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Childhelp Inc | $1,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable Event | 2020 |
| Childhelp Inc | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable Event | 2020 |
| Hillsdale College | $1,000 | Hillsdale, MI, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Mercy House Living Centers | $250 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Designated To Regina House | 2020 |
| Oregon State University Foundation | $10,000 | Corvallis, OR, US | College Of Forestry | 2020 |
| Prager University Foundation | $1,900 | Sherman Oaks, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Servite High School | $5,000 | Anaheim, CA, US | Charitable Event | 2020 |
| Servite High School | $75,000 | Anaheim, CA, US | Annual Fund | 2020 |
| St Catherine's Military Academy | $50,000 | Anaheim, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| St Catherine's Military Academy | $30,000 | Anaheim, CA, US | Tuition Assistance Scholarship Fund | 2020 |
| St Catherine's Military Academy | $10,000 | Anaheim, CA, US | To Purchase A Van | 2020 |
| St Catherine's Military Academy | $17,300 | Anaheim, CA, US | To Purchase Windows | 2020 |
| Visitation Of The Blessed Virgin Mary Church | $1,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Charitable Event | 2020 |
| Acres Of Love Inc | $1,500 | San Juan Capistrano, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | $500 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General & Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | $1,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Fighting Back Against Splc | 2019 |
| Casa Youth Shelter | $1,000 | Los Alamitos, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Childhelp Inc | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable Event | 2019 |
| Cornelia Connelly-school Of The Holy Child Jesus | $1,000 | Anaheim, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Food For The Poor Inc | $500 | Coconut Creek, FL, US | General & Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Hillsdale College | $1,000 | Hillsdale, MI, US | General & Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Precious Life Shelter Inc | $1,000 | Los Alamitos, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Precious Life Shelter Inc | $1,000 | Los Alamitos, CA, US | Charitable Event | 2019 |
| Pres-board Of Ttees Santa Clara Coll-santa Clara U | $2,500 | Santa Clara, CA, US | Santa Clara Scholarship Fund | 2019 |
| Rosary Academy | $2,500 | Fullerton, CA, US | Charitable Event | 2019 |
| Servite High School | $1,000 | Anaheim, CA, US | Charitable Event | 2019 |
| St Catherine's Military Academy | $17,000 | Anaheim, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2019 |
| St Catherine's Military Academy | $500 | Anaheim, CA, US | Larry Zaborowski Scholarship Fund | 2019 |
| St Catherine's Military Academy | $500 | Anaheim, CA, US | Charitable Event | 2019 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | $500 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Arroyo Elementary School | $350 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Fall Fundraiser | 2018 |
| Casa Youth Shelter | $5,000 | Los Alamitos, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Childhelp Inc | $2,500 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable Event | 2018 |
| Cornelia Connelly-school Of The Holy Child Jesus | $1,000 | Anaheim, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Healthnetwork Foundation | $2,000 | Chagrin Falls, OH, US | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Hillsdale College | $500 | Hillsdale, MI, US | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Oregon State University Foundation | $10,000 | Corvallis, OR, US | Dean's Fund For Excellence & Innovation In The College Of Forestry | 2018 |
| Precious Life Shelter Inc | $1,000 | Los Alamitos, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Servite High School | $3,650 | Anaheim, CA, US | Pledge To Annual Fund | 2018 |
| Servite High School | $10,000 | Anaheim, CA, US | Fund A Friar Benefit Scholarship Fund | 2018 |
| Servite High School | $37,500 | Anaheim, CA, US | Capital Campaign Final Payment | 2018 |
| St Jude Memorial Foundation United States Catholic | $1,000 | Fullerton, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| St Catherine's Military Academy | $30,000 | Anaheim, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| St Catherine's Military Academy | $500 | Anaheim, CA, US | Military Ball Program | 2018 |
| St Catherine's Military Academy | $5,000 | Anaheim, CA, US | The Obstacle Course Program | 2018 |
| St Catherine's Military Academy | $500 | Anaheim, CA, US | Charitable Event | 2018 |
| Arroyo Elementary School | $250 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Pta Fundraiser | 2017 |
| Childhelp Inc | $2,500 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable Event | 2017 |
| Hillsdale College | $250 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Annual Renewal Support | 2017 |
| Joyful Child Foundation-in Memory Of Samantha Runn | $500 | Westminster, CA, US | Samantha21 Initiative | 2017 |
| Oregon State University Foundation | $10,000 | Corvallis, OR, US | General & Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Oregon State University Foundation | $10,000 | Corvallis, OR, US | Dean's Fund For Excellence & Innovation In College Of Forestry | 2017 |
| Precious Life Shelter Inc | $2,000 | Los Alamitos, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Servite High School | $1,825 | Anaheim, CA, US | Annual Pledge Fund | 2017 |
| Servite High School | $2,500 | Anaheim, CA, US | Fund A Friar Dinner | 2017 |
| Servite High School | $5,000 | Anaheim, CA, US | Charitable Event | 2017 |
| Servite High School | $2,500 | Anaheim, CA, US | Charitable Event | 2017 |
| Servite High School | $5,000 | Anaheim, CA, US | Charitable Event | 2017 |
| Servite High School | $37,500 | Anaheim, CA, US | Capital Campaign | 2017 |
| St Catherine's Military Academy | $6,300 | Anaheim, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2017 |
| St Catherine's Military Academy | $500 | Anaheim, CA, US | Charitable Event | 2017 |
| Childhelp Inc | $2,500 | Hollywood, CA, US | Charitable Event | 2016 |
| Childhelp Inc | $1,500 | Hollywood, CA, US | Charitable Event | 2016 |
| Cornelia Connelly-school Of The Holy Child Jesus | $5,000 | Anaheim, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Florence Crittenton Services Of Orange County Inc | $250 | Fullerton, CA, US | Foster Children Christmas Fund | 2016 |
| Hillsdale College | $250 | Hillsdale, MI, US | General & Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Oregon State University Foundation | $10,000 | Corvallis, OR, US | Board Of Visitors (forestry) Fund | 2016 |
| Oregon State University Foundation | $20,000 | Corvallis, OR, US | Forest Science Complex Fund | 2016 |
| Precious Life Shelter Inc | $2,000 | Los Alamitos, CA, US | 2015 Annual Pledge Campaign | 2016 |
| Servite High School | $2,500 | Anaheim, CA, US | Fund A Friar | 2016 |
| Servite High School | $1,775 | Anaheim, CA, US | Tuition Assistance Fund | 2016 |
| Servite High School | $37,500 | Anaheim, CA, US | Capital Campaign | 2016 |
| St Jude Memorial Foundation United States Catholic | $2,000 | Fullerton, CA, US | President's Cabinet Program | 2016 |
| St Catherine's Military Academy | $5,000 | Anaheim, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2016 |
| St Catherine's Military Academy | $30,000 | Anaheim, CA, US | Dorm Windows Project | 2016 |
| St Catherine's Military Academy | $10,000 | Anaheim, CA, US | Sister's Quarters Project | 2016 |
| St Catherine's Military Academy | $1,000 | Anaheim, CA, US | Charitable Event | 2016 |
| St Catherine's Military Academy | $1,000 | Anaheim, CA, US | Charitable Event | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 20-5924646 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | FOUNDATION SOURCE 501 SILVERSIDE RD Wilmington, DE 19809-0000 |
Key People (6)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Ganahl Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Dir | Ali Ganahl |
|---|---|
| Vp | Barbara Ganahl |
| Dir | Lisa Ganahl |
| Dir | Mark Ganahl |
| Dir | Pete Ganahl |
Forms 990-PF
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