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Gemological Institute of America Inc

Carlsbad, California  ·  EIN 953797687  ·  Private foundation

Based in Carlsbad, California, Gemological Institute of America Inc has awarded $8.5M across 75 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to American Gem Society. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$7.5M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$629.8M
Total assets
75
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Gemological Institute of America Inc funds

Gemological Institute of America Inc's giving carries a documented focus on education.

Education

Populations it has supported include women girls.

women girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Gemological Institute of America Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
American Gem Society
GEMOLOGY EDUCATION ENDOWMENT
Las Vegas, NV$5.0M2022
American Gem Society
SUPPORT GEMOLOGY EDUCATION & AGS CONCLAVE
Las Vegas, NV$500K2023
American Gem Society
SUPPORT GEMOLOGY EDUCATION & AGS CONCLAVE
Las Vegas, NV$500K2024
Pact Inc
SUPPORT EDUCATION OF ARTISANAL MINERS IN GEM MINING COMMUNITIES
Washington, DC$451K2023
Pact Inc
SUPPORT EDUCATION OF ARTISANAL MINERS IN GEM MINING COMMUNITIES
Washington, DC$288K2024
Pact Institute
SUPPORT EDUCATION OF ARTISANAL MINERS IN GEM MINING COMMUNITIES
Washington, DC$240K2019
Pact Inc
SUPPORT EDUCATION OF ARTISANAL MINERS IN GEM MINING COMMUNITIES
Washington, DC$216K2022
American Gem Society
AGS CONCLAVE
Las Vegas, NV$125K2019
United States Association for Unhcr
SUPPORT OF HUMANITARIAN AID TO REFUGEES
Washington, DC$100K2022
American Gem Society
AGS CONCLAVE
Las Vegas, NV$100K2020
Mercury Free Mining Inc
SUPPORT EDUCATION OF ARTISANAL MINERS IN GEM MINING COMMUNITIES
Corvallis, OR$93K2024
American Gem Society
AGS CONCLAVE
Las Vegas, NV$75K2022
Resolve Inc
SUPPORT OF PEACE DIAMONDS PROGRAM FOR MINE RECLAMATION
Washington, DC$38K2022
Jewelers for Children
ADVANCE GEMOLOGICAL EDUCATION
New York, NY$35K2022
Pact Institute
SUPPORT EDUCATION OF ARTISANAL MINERS IN GEM MINING COMMUNITIES
Washington, DC$35K2017

Gemological Institute of America Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$113K
2019$527K
2020$201K
2022$5.5M
2023$1.1M
2024$988K

How to apply for funding from Gemological Institute of America Inc

Gemological Institute of America Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at gia.edu.

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Frequently asked questions about Gemological Institute of America Inc

Does Gemological Institute of America Inc accept grant applications?
Gemological Institute of America Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Gemological Institute of America Inc fund?
Gemological Institute of America Inc's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include American Gem Society, American Gem Society, American Gem Society. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Gemological Institute of America Inc give in grants?
Gemological Institute of America Inc reported $7.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $8.5M over 75 grants.
Where is Gemological Institute of America Inc located?
Gemological Institute of America Inc is based in Carlsbad, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 953797687.
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About this profile. This page is built from Gemological Institute of America Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Gemological Institute of America Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.