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Gsf Foundation

Irvine, California  ·  EIN 460501728  ·  Private foundation

Gsf Foundation is a private foundation based in Irvine, California. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $788K in grants paid and $14.5M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 675 individual grants from this funder — $7.3M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for food & agriculture. Below is its full funding profile.

$788K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$14.5M
Total assets
675
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Gsf Foundation funds

Gsf Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on food & agriculture, youth development.

Food & AgricultureYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, men boys, women girls, youth pop.

childrenmen boyswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Gsf Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Back(pack) to School
GENERAL SUPPORT
Irvine, CA$236K2024
Backpack to School
GENERAL SUPPORT
Irvine, CA$222K2023
Back(pack) to School
GENERAL SUPPORT
Irvine, CA$188K2022
Backpacks (various Schools)
GENERAL SUPPORT
Irvine, CA$184K2017
Backpacks (various Schools)
GENERAL SUPPORT
Irvine, CA$179K2018
Backpacks (various Schools)
GENERAL SUPPORT
Irvine, CA$143K2020
Rmhc Global
GENERAL SUPPORT
Chicago, IL$125K2024
Build-a-bike (various Charitable Organizations)
GENERAL SUPPORT
Irvine, CA$124K2017
Best Foot Forward
GENERAL SUPPORT
Irvine, CA$108K2024
Bike Building
GENERAL SUPPORT
Irvine, CA$85K2022
Bike Building
GENERAL SUPPORT
Irvine, CA$80K2023
Bike Building
GENERAL SUPPORT
Irvine, CA$79K2024
Rmhc Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana
GENERAL SUPPORT
Oak Brook, IL$76K2018
Best Foot Forward
GENERAL SUPPORT
Boca Raton, FL$75K2018
Best Foot Forward
GENERAL SUPPORT
Santa Ana, CA$72K2022

Gsf Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.2M
2018$1.5M
2020$788K
2022$1.1M
2023$1.1M
2024$1.6M

How to apply for funding from Gsf Foundation

Gsf Foundation'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 gsffoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Gsf Foundation

Does Gsf Foundation accept grant applications?
Gsf Foundation'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 Gsf Foundation fund?
Gsf Foundation's grants focus on food & agriculture. Recent recipients include Back(pack) to School, Backpack to School, Back(pack) to School. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Gsf Foundation give in grants?
Gsf Foundation reported $788K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $7.3M over 675 grants.
Where is Gsf Foundation located?
Gsf Foundation is based in Irvine, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 460501728.
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About this profile. This page is built from Gsf Foundation'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 Gsf Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.