Gam Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 85-3863977
Foundation Overview
Based in Hillsborough, CA, Gam Foundation has awarded 138 grants totaling $251,872 to organizations in District of Columbia, California and 9 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $50 to $15,000, with a median award of $1,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
6 of 26 recipients (23%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
Grants are geographically diversified with 27% in California and funding distributed across 11 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within California, funding concentrates in Palo Alto (16%), Greenbrae (16%), San Jose (16%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 983% growth in annual giving over 3 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 community projects (56%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Gam 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough School Foundation | $15,000 | Burlingame, CA, US | Expanding Education | 2024 |
| San Mateo High School Foundation | $5,330 | San Mateo, CA, US | Expanding Education | 2024 |
| San Mateo High School Athletic Boosters | $150 | San Mateo, CA, US | Youth Community Building | 2024 |
| Stanford University | $2,000 | Redwood City, CA, US | Expanding Education | 2024 |
| University Of Chicago | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Underprivileged Youth Educational Access | 2024 |
| World Central Kitchen | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Disaster Relief | 2024 |
| Ocean Conservancy | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Environmental Conservation Programs | 2024 |
| Negrense Volunteers For Change Foundation | $500 | Boise, ID, US | Child Welfare Programs | 2024 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | $355 | Washington, DC, US | Animal Conservation Programs | 2024 |
| Unicef Usa | $1,227 | New York, NY, US | Child Welfare Programs | 2024 |
| Cool Effect Inc | $1,227 | Greenbrae, CA, US | Environmental Conservation Programs | 2024 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council Inc | $1,023 | San Francisco, CA, US | Environmental Conservation Programs | 2024 |
| Quest Scholars Program | $1,023 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Underprivileged Youth Education Access | 2024 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation | $1,023 | Newtown, CT, US | Child Welfare And Gun Death Prevention | 2024 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation | $1,023 | New York, NY, US | Civil Liberties Protection | 2024 |
| Naacp Empowerment Programs Inc | $1,022 | Baltimore, MD, US | Marginalized Community Empowerment | 2024 |
| Alzheimers Disease Research Foundation | $1,022 | Wellesley Hills, MA, US | Support For Those Affected By Alzheimers | 2024 |
| First Nations Development Institute | $1,022 | Longmont, CO, US | Marginalized Community Empowerment | 2024 |
| Second Harvest Of Silicon Valley | $1,022 | San Jose, CA, US | Hunger Prevention | 2024 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of America | $1,022 | Washington, DC, US | Female Empowerment | 2024 |
| Autism Speaks | $102 | Princeton, NJ, US | Support For Those Affected By Autism | 2024 |
| Ymca Of The Usa | $105 | Chicago, IL, US | Youth Community Services | 2024 |
| Peninsula Temple Sho'lom | $180 | Burlingame, CA, US | Youth Community Services | 2024 |
| Charcot-marie-tooth Association (Cmta) | $100 | Glenolden, PA, US | Support For Those Affected By Cmt | 2024 |
| American Lung Association | $50 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For Those Affected By Lung Disease | 2024 |
| Peninsula Humane Society | $197 | Burlingame, CA, US | Animal Conservation Programs | 2024 |
| Hillsborough School Foundation | $15,000 | Burlingame, CA, US | Expanding Education | 2023 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Disaster Relief | 2023 |
| Ocean Conservancy | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Environmental Conservation Programs | 2023 |
| Stanford University | $2,000 | Redwood City, CA, US | Expanding Education | 2023 |
| Unicef Usa | $1,100 | New York, NY, US | Child Welfare Programs | 2023 |
| Cool Effect Inc | $1,100 | Greenbrae, CA, US | Environmental Conservation Programs | 2023 |
| University Of Chicago | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Underprivileged Youth Educational Access | 2023 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation | $1,000 | Newtown, CT, US | Child Welfare And Gun Death Prevention | 2023 |
| Second Harvest Of Silicon Valley | $1,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Hunger Prevention | 2023 |
| First Nations Development Institute | $1,000 | Longmont, CO, US | Marginalized Community Empowerment | 2023 |
| Alzheimer's Disease Research Foundation | $1,000 | Wellesley Hills, MA, US | Support For Those Affected By Alzheimers | 2023 |
| Naacp Empowerment Programs Inc | $1,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Marginalized Communities Empowerment | 2023 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Civil Liberties Protection | 2023 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Environmental Conservation Programs | 2023 |
| Negrense Volunteers For Change Foundation | $500 | Boise, ID, US | Child Welfare Programs | 2023 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | $400 | Washington, DC, US | Animal Conservation Programs | 2023 |
| Broadway Caresequity Fights Aids | $200 | New York, NY, US | Support For Those Affected By Aids | 2023 |
| The Heal Project | $200 | Half Moon Bay, CA, US | Hunger Prevention | 2023 |
| Girl Scouts Of The United States Of America | $120 | New York, NY, US | Child Welfare Programs | 2023 |
| Ymca Of The Usa | $105 | Chicago, IL, US | Youth Community Services | 2023 |
| Autism Speaks | $100 | Princeton, NJ, US | Support For Those Affected By Autism | 2023 |
| Quest Scholars Program | $1,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Underprivileged Youth Education | 2023 |
| Magen David Adom (Mda) | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Disaster Relief | 2023 |
| Hillsborough School Foundation | $15,000 | Burlingame, CA, US | Expanding Education | 2023 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Disaster Relief | 2023 |
| Ocean Conservancy | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Environmental Conservation Programs | 2023 |
| Stanford University | $2,000 | Redwood City, CA, US | Expanding Education | 2023 |
| Unicef Usa | $1,100 | New York, NY, US | Child Welfare Programs | 2023 |
| Cool Effect Inc | $1,100 | Greenbrae, CA, US | Environmental Conservation Programs | 2023 |
| University Of Chicago | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Underprivileged Youth Educational Access | 2023 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation | $1,000 | Newtown, CT, US | Child Welfare And Gun Death Prevention | 2023 |
| Second Harvest Of Silicon Valley | $1,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Hunger Prevention | 2023 |
| First Nations Development Institute | $1,000 | Longmont, CO, US | Marginalized Community Empowerment | 2023 |
| Alzheimer's Disease Research Foundation | $1,000 | Wellesley Hills, MA, US | Support For Those Affected By Alzheimers | 2023 |
| Naacp Empowerment Programs Inc | $1,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Marginalized Communities Empowerment | 2023 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Civil Liberties Protection | 2023 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Environmental Conservation Programs | 2023 |
| Negrense Volunteers For Change Foundation | $500 | Boise, ID, US | Child Welfare Programs | 2023 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | $400 | Washington, DC, US | Animal Conservation Programs | 2023 |
| Broadway Caresequity Fights Aids | $200 | New York, NY, US | Support For Those Affected By Aids | 2023 |
| The Heal Project | $200 | Half Moon Bay, CA, US | Hunger Prevention | 2023 |
| Girl Scouts Of The United States Of America | $120 | New York, NY, US | Child Welfare Programs | 2023 |
| Ymca Of The Usa | $105 | Chicago, IL, US | Youth Community Services | 2023 |
| Autism Speaks | $100 | Princeton, NJ, US | Support For Those Affected By Autism | 2023 |
| Quest Scholars Program | $1,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Underprivileged Youth Education | 2023 |
| Magen David Adom (Mda) | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Disaster Relief | 2023 |
| World Central Kitchen | $8,025 | Washington, DC, US | Disaster Relief | 2022 |
| Quest Scholars Program | $7,500 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Underprivileged Youth Education | 2022 |
| Unicef Usa | $6,000 | New York, NY, US | Child Welfare Programs | 2022 |
| Ocean Conservancy | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Environmental Conservation Programs | 2022 |
| I Have A Dream Foundation | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Underprivileged Youth Education | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of America | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Female Empowerment | 2022 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council Inc | $1,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Environmental Conservation Programs | 2022 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Civil Liberties Protection | 2022 |
| Naacp Empowerment Programs Inc | $1,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Marginalized Community Empowerment | 2022 |
| Cool Effect Inc | $1,000 | Greenbrae, CA, US | Environmental Conservation Programs | 2022 |
| Alzheimers Disease Research Foundation | $1,000 | Wellesley Hills, MA, US | Support For Those Affected By Alzheimers | 2022 |
| First Nations Development Institute | $1,000 | Longmont, CO, US | Marginalized Community Empowerment | 2022 |
| Second Harvest Of Silicon Valley | $1,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Hunger Prevention | 2022 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation | $1,000 | Newtown, CT, US | Child Welfare And Gun Death Prevention | 2022 |
| University Of Chicago | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Underprivileged Youth Educational Access | 2022 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | $410 | Washington, DC, US | Animal Conservation Programs | 2022 |
| Ymca Of The Usa | $103 | Chicago, IL, US | Youth Community Services | 2022 |
| Autism Speaks | $100 | Princeton, NJ, US | Support For Those Affected By Autism | 2022 |
| Girl Scouts Of The United States Of America | $90 | New York, NY, US | Child Welfare Programs | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen | $8,025 | Washington, DC, US | Disaster Relief | 2022 |
| Quest Scholars Program | $7,500 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Underprivileged Youth Education | 2022 |
| Unicef Usa | $6,000 | New York, NY, US | Child Welfare Programs | 2022 |
| Ocean Conservancy | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Environmental Conservation Programs | 2022 |
| I Have A Dream Foundation | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Underprivileged Youth Education | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of America | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Female Empowerment | 2022 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council Inc | $1,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Environmental Conservation Programs | 2022 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Civil Liberties Protection | 2022 |
| Naacp Empowerment Programs Inc | $1,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Marginalized Community Empowerment | 2022 |
| Cool Effect Inc | $1,000 | Greenbrae, CA, US | Environmental Conservation Programs | 2022 |
| Alzheimers Disease Research Foundation | $1,000 | Wellesley Hills, MA, US | Support For Those Affected By Alzheimers | 2022 |
| First Nations Development Institute | $1,000 | Longmont, CO, US | Marginalized Community Empowerment | 2022 |
| Second Harvest Of Silicon Valley | $1,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Hunger Prevention | 2022 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation | $1,000 | Newtown, CT, US | Child Welfare And Gun Death Prevention | 2022 |
| University Of Chicago | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Underprivileged Youth Educational Access | 2022 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | $410 | Washington, DC, US | Animal Conservation Programs | 2022 |
| Ymca Of The Usa | $103 | Chicago, IL, US | Youth Community Services | 2022 |
| Autism Speaks | $100 | Princeton, NJ, US | Support For Those Affected By Autism | 2022 |
| Girl Scouts Of The United States Of America | $90 | New York, NY, US | Child Welfare Programs | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen | $8,025 | Washington, DC, US | Disaster Relief | 2022 |
| Quest Scholars Program | $7,500 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Underprivileged Youth Education | 2022 |
| Unicef Usa | $6,000 | New York, NY, US | Child Welfare Programs | 2022 |
| Ocean Conservancy | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Environmental Conservation Programs | 2022 |
| I Have A Dream Foundation | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Underprivileged Youth Education | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of America | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Female Empowerment | 2022 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council Inc | $1,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Environmental Conservation Programs | 2022 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Civil Liberties Protection | 2022 |
| Naacp Empowerment Programs Inc | $1,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Marginalized Community Empowerment | 2022 |
| Cool Effect Inc | $1,000 | Greenbrae, CA, US | Environmental Conservation Programs | 2022 |
| Alzheimers Disease Research Foundation | $1,000 | Wellesley Hills, MA, US | Support For Those Affected By Alzheimers | 2022 |
| First Nations Development Institute | $1,000 | Longmont, CO, US | Marginalized Community Empowerment | 2022 |
| Second Harvest Of Silicon Valley | $1,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Hunger Prevention | 2022 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation | $1,000 | Newtown, CT, US | Child Welfare And Gun Death Prevention | 2022 |
| University Of Chicago | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Underprivileged Youth Educational Access | 2022 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | $410 | Washington, DC, US | Animal Conservation Programs | 2022 |
| Ymca Of The Usa | $103 | Chicago, IL, US | Youth Community Services | 2022 |
| Autism Speaks | $100 | Princeton, NJ, US | Support For Those Affected By Autism | 2022 |
| Girl Scouts Of The United States Of America | $90 | New York, NY, US | Child Welfare Programs | 2022 |
| Unicef Usa | $1,100 | New York, NY, US | Child Welfare Programs | 2021 |
| Ocean Cleanup North Pacific Foundation | $1,194 | New York, NY, US | Environmental Conservation Programs | 2021 |
| World Wildlife Fund | $565 | Washington, DC, US | Animal Conservation Programs | 2021 |
| Girls On The Run Bay Area Inc | $415 | San Francisco, CA, US | Female Empowerment Through Sports | 2021 |
| San Mateo County Health Foundation | $404 | San Mateo, CA, US | Healthcare Access Programs | 2021 |
| Family Giving Tree | $223 | Milpitas, CA, US | Children And Family Services For The Poor | 2021 |
| Aspca | $207 | New York, NY, US | Animal Welfare | 2021 |
| Autism Speaks | $105 | Princeton, NJ, US | Support For Those Affected By Autism | 2021 |
| Ymca Of The Usa | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Youth Community Services | 2021 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Gam Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 85-3863977 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 100 DE SABLA RD Hillsborough, CA 94010-6804 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Gam Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Kristen Gasior |
|---|---|
| Treasurer | Roman A Margolin |
Forms 990-PF
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Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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