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Dorothy W Gach Family Foundation at a glance

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Dorothy W Gach Family Foundation

Its FY2024 filing reports that it funds preselected organizations and did not take unsolicited requests; check the foundation's own site before ruling it out.

$50k
Granted FY2024still arriving
19
Grants FY2024still arriving
6
States reached
$10k
Largest
01What it fundsRead
02The needRead
03Its granteesRead
04Its fieldRead
05Through PlinthRead
01What it funds
0189% classified

What it funded, over time

Every grant placed by its stated purpose and the recipient’s mission, by year, FY2017 to 2024.

Civil Rights$61kInternational$36kHuman Services$34kArts & Culture$21kHealth$17kFood & Nutrition$16kCommunity Improvement$14kPhilanthropy$12kOther$0
02FY2024 · 19 grants

Where the money goes

Grants by size, and the largest recipients.

By grant size · FY2024

  • Under $10k18 grants · $40k
  • $10k–50k1 grant · $10k
$1,000
Median grant
6
States reached
$750k
Total assets
Largest grants
RecipientAmount
COMMUNITY PARTNERS$10,000
ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE$5,000
Individual grant recipient$5,000
FRIENDS OF THE ISRAELI DEFENSE FORCES$5,000
UCLA FOUNDATION$5,000
ACLU FOUNDATION$2,500
UNITED WAY OF NORTH CAROLINA$2,500
ANGEL CITY CHORALE$2,500
CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS$2,500
NO CHILD HUNGRY INC$1,000
SEEDS OF PEACE$1,000
WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN$1,000
NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL$1,000
TEMPLE AKIBA$1,000
PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION$1,000
02The need
03

Does the money reach high-need areas?

Each grant placed by the hardship in its grantee’s ZIP, against the area’s typical level.

show:

Its human-services grants (FY19–22, $33k) land where the poverty rate runs at 12%, against an area that typically sits at 10%. 77% of those dollars go to grantees based in above-average-need neighborhoods. Most of its grants land in higher-need ZIPs.

area typical 10%IMMIGRANT LEGAL RESOURCE CENTER: $1k → 10%NAT'L DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE: $1k → 10%ONE 22 RESOURCE CENTER: $8k → 5%CHANGE 4 CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION: $12k → 14%CHANGE 4 CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION: $6k → 14%CHANGE 4 CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION: $5k → 14%0%20%40%50%more need →
grant to an above-average-need area below average· circle size = grant amount
How this is measured
Matched: human-services grants are those whose grantee’s IRS cause code is Human Services. Placed by people below the poverty line in the grantee’s ZIP, averaged from the tracts in that ZIP.

Which US states its grants reach

NY
MA
WY
OH
PA
CA
MO
NC
SC
DC
AL
TX
How this is measured
US grants placed by each grantee’s ZIP, which can differ from where services are delivered. Need from public data (U.S. Census/ACS, CDC PLACES, Eviction Lab, USDA), shown as context about the area, never attributed to the funder’s giving.
03Its grantees
repeat funding

Who it funds again

Organizations funded in more than one year, against those funded once.

65%of every dollar goes to organizations it has funded before.
$171k · 18 repeat orgs$93k to everyone else

Grantees it renews have grown median revenue +35% since the first grant, against +1% for those funded once.

18 repeat relationships: 12 still active in FY2024, 6 since wound down; 5 grantees were first funded in FY2024 (too recent to call).

How the two cohorts compare

Re-uppedFunded once

Organizations

18
29

Total granted

$171k
$75k

Median revenue growth · since first grant

+35%
+1%

Still filing today

50%
62%

New vs renewed · share of each year

In FY2024, 58% of grant dollars renewed an existing relationship; $19k went to new ones.

50%100%’17’19’20’21’22’23’24
RenewedFirst-time

Where new relationships form · theme of each grantee’s first grant

’17’19’20’21’22’23’24
InternationalHuman ServicesEnvironmentCivil RightsEducationArts & CultureOther
How this is measured
First-time means a grantee’s first year in the filing window; renewed means funded in an earlier year too. The renewed share climbs naturally as a portfolio matures, so the signal is a year that bucks it (a wave of new grantees). The earliest year is left-censored: relationships that predate the data read as new. Theme is the grantee’s IRS cause.

Backed again, and grew

  • AL
    ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE
    5× · 2019–2024 · $23k · revenue +47%
  • AC
    ANGEL CITY CHORALE
    4× · 2021–2024 · $12k · revenue +35%
  • PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA INC
    4× · 2021–2024 · $7k · revenue +26%

Funded once

  • SW
    STAND WITH US
    one grant, 2023 · $10k
  • GLOBALGIVING FOUNDATION INC
    one grant, 2022 · $8k · revenue -40%
  • OI
    One22 Inc
    one grant, 2021 · $8k · revenue -3%
How this is measured

Repeat means funded in two or more distinct years. Growth and survival are read from each grantee’s own subsequent IRS filings.

04Its field

Closest unfunded matches

The nonprofits that most resemble its grantees but are not funded by it, scored along the direction from the rest of the field toward the portfolio. A resemblance in what they say they do, not a recommendation.

1
American Civil Liberties Union Fund of the District of Columbia

Preservation of civil liberties through litigation and public education.

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2
The Union of Concerned Scientists Inc

The union of concerned scientists puts rigorous, independent science into action, developing solutions and advocating for a healthy, safe, and just future.

International
3
Actionaid Usa

Actionaid is an international network building a just, equitable, and sustainable world in solidarity with communities on the frontlines of poverty and injustice. actionaid usa is the u.s. branch of actionaid international, which works in…

Social Science
4
California Forward

Ca fwd drives action to identify solutions that can be taken to scale to meet the challenges the state is facing. the organization is driven by the belief that regional solutions across the state will help ensure economic, environmental,…

Public Benefit
5
American Flood Coalition Inc

To drive transformational adaptation to protect communities across the country from higher seas, stronger storms, and more frequent flooding.

Environment
6
American Gas Association

American gas association's (the association) mission is to develop and advocate for informed, innovative, and durable policy that fulfills our nation's energy needs, environmental aspirations and economic potential. we are committed to…

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7
International Federation of Accountants

Ifac acts in the public interest and has no profit-making purpose. ifac serves the public interest by: speaking out and engaging as the voice for the global profession; leading and developing a future-ready accountancy profession; and…

Education
8
League of California Community Foundations

The league of california community foundations promotes and strengthens community foundations in california. through collaboration and shared learning among member foundations and building partnerships with private and public entities, we…

Philanthropy
9
Association of California School Administrators

The association serves its members by creating resources that enable california school administrators to develop and apply creative leadership and management skills and in turn, improve the educational process for all students.

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10
Internet Society Foundation

At the internet society foundation, we focus on funding initiatives that strengthen the internet in function and reach so that it can effectively serve all people. our work advances the vision of the internet society (isoc): the internet…

International
11
Childfund Alliance

Childfund alliance is a global network of 11 child-focused development and humanitarian organizations working in more than 70 countries. we help nearly 30 million children and their families to overcome poverty and the underlying…

International
12
Asociacion Interamericana Para La Defensa Del Ambiente

To strenghten people's ability to guarantee their individual and collective right to a healthy environment, via the development, implementation, and effective enforcement of national and international law.

Crime & Legal
How this is measured
The grantee most central to the portfolio’s shape is California Community Foundation; the most unlike its peers is Judaism Alive Dba Jewish Rock Radio. Resemblance is measured on each organization’s own IRS 990 mission text; it reflects how work is described, not its quality or impact.
04the grantee network

37 grantees tracked through their own filings, 2017–2025.

Each grant beside the grantee’s revenue from every source, year by year.

How this is measured

Counted here: distinct organizations funded across 2017 to 2025, not grant rows in a single year, so this will not match the grant count on the cover. 37 of the 55 grantees resolved in that span have returns of their own we could reconcile.

Each grantee is resolved to its own IRS returns. Association, dated; never a causal claim.

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Load-bearing (≥25% of a budget)
2
Early backer (in before they grew)
35/37
Grantees still filing
19/37
Grew since first funded

Where the money sits, by cause and then by grantee

Individual grant recipient: $22,000 · OtherIndividual grant recipientACLU: $17,500 · OtherACLULOS ANGELES REGIONAL FOOD BANK: $13,500 · OtherLOS ANGELES REGIONAL FOOD BANKSTAND WITH US: $10,000 · OtherSTAND WITH USFREEPRESSNET: $5,500 · OtherUSA FOR UNHCR: $5,000 · OtherUCLA FOUNDATION: $7,000 · OtherPLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA INC: $6,500 · Other+26 more: $50,650 · Other+26 moreFRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCES: $15,000 · InternationalFRIENDS OF THE I…WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN INC: $9,500 · InternationalWORLD CENTRAL KI…GLOBALGIVING FOUNDATION INC: $7,500 · InternationalGLOBALGIVING FOU…MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES USA INC: $4,500 · InternationalMEDECINS SANS FR…UNITED STATES FUND FOR UNICEF: $2,500 · InternationalUNITED STATES FU…+1 more: $1,000 · InternationalCHANGE 4 CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION: $23,000 · Human ServicesCHANGE 4 CHIL…One22 Inc: $7,500 · Human ServicesOne22 IncNATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE: $2,000 · Human ServicesNATIONAL DOME…+1 more: $1,000 · Human ServicesANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE: $23,000 · Civil RightsANTI-DEFAMA…THE CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS INC: $2,500 · Civil RightsTHE CENTER …AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION FOUNDATION INC: $2,500 · Civil RightsAMERICAN CI…ANGEL CITY CHORALE: $12,000 · Arts & CultureMUSICARES FOUNDATION INC: $4,000 · Arts & CultureFOLK ALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL: $2,500 · Arts & CultureCALIFORNIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION: $7,000 · PhilanthropyUNITED WAY OF NORTH CAROLINA: $2,500 · PhilanthropyJEWISH FEDERATION COUNCIL OF GREATER LA: $2,000 · PhilanthropyTHE MAYOR'S FUND FOR LOS ANGELES: $1,000 · PhilanthropyCOMMUNITY PARTNERS: $10,000 · Community Improvement
Other$137,650International$40,000Human Services$33,500Civil Rights$28,000Arts & Culture$18,500Philanthropy$12,500Community Improvement$10,000

Each grantee by its size and the funder’s share of it; top left is load-bearing

25%50%75%100%$1.0M$10M$100Mgrantee revenue →↑ funder's share of their budgetCHANGE 4 CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION: $23,000 over 3y, 9.1% of budgetANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE: $23,000 over 5y, 0.0% of budgetFRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCES: $15,000 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetLOS ANGELES REGIONAL FOOD BANK: $13,500 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetANGEL CITY CHORALE: $12,000 over 4y, 0.8% of budgetCOMMUNITY PARTNERS: $10,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetWORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN INC: $9,500 over 3y, 0.0% of budgetGLOBALGIVING FOUNDATION INC: $7,500 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetOne22 Inc: $7,500 over 1y, 0.2% of budgetUCLA FOUNDATION: $7,000 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetCALIFORNIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION: $7,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetPLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA INC: $6,500 over 4y, 0.0% of budgetMEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES USA INC: $4,500 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetNATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL INC: $4,000 over 4y, 0.0% of budgetMUSICARES FOUNDATION INC: $4,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetInfact DBA Corporate Accountability: $3,500 over 4y, 0.0% of budgetUNITED STATES FUND FOR UNICEF: $2,500 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetFOLK ALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL: $2,500 over 1y, 0.2% of budgetUNITED WAY OF NORTH CAROLINA: $2,500 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetTHE CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS INC: $2,500 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetAMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION FOUNDATION INC: $2,500 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetNATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE: $2,000 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetJEWISH FEDERATION COUNCIL OF GREATER LA: $2,000 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetCENTER FOR THE STUDY OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN GROUPS: $2,000 over 1y, 0.4% of budgetALEXS LEMONADE STAND FOUNDATION: $2,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetCULVER CITY EDUCATION FOUNDATION: $1,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetWORLD WILDLIFE FUND INC: $1,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetIMMIGRANT LEGAL RESOURCE CENTER: $1,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetHEROES CARE INC: $1,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetDARKNESS TO LIGHT INC: $1,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetCulver City Council of PTAs: $1,000 over 1y, 1.8% of budgetTHE MAYOR'S FUND FOR LOS ANGELES: $1,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetSEEDS OF PEACE INC: $1,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetSOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER INC: $1,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetTETON SCIENCE SCHOOLS INC: $1,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetJUDAISM ALIVE DBA JEWISH ROCK RADIO: $1,000 over 1y, 0.5% of budgetPACIFIC RIDGE SCHOOL: $150 over 1y, 0.0% of budget
Grantee by grantee: a decade per organization, before and after funding

A decade per grantee: revenue shaded, grants as bars, all rows on one timeline.

Co-funders

Grantmakers whose grantees overlap with this funder’s far more than size alone predicts. Closer means stronger alignment; arcs show where they also fund each other. Here they form a tightly interlocked group: most of these funders back each other's grantees too.

Jewish Community Foun…California Community …Silicon Valley Commun…American Endowment Fo…Paypal Charitable Giv…National Philanthropi…Morgan Stanley Global…American Online Givin…Donor Advised Charita…Vanguard Charitable E…Network for GoodThe Bank of America C…
Jewish Community Foundation of Los AngelesCA13× affinity4 shared granteesties to 11 of 11Hover any node to trace its alignments.Compare side by side →

Open a dossier: Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles · California Community Foundation · Silicon Valley Community Foundation · American Endowment Foundation · Paypal Charitable Giving Fund · National Philanthropic Trust · Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc · American Online Giving Foundation Inc · Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc · Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program · Network for Good · The Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc

How this is measured
Affinity is a Gamma-Poisson posterior co-funding rate, re-centered on the typical rate, so thin evidence shrinks toward no signal. Overlap is association, not proof of shared intent.

How much its grantees rely on government

Each dot is one organization Dorothy W Gach Family Foundation funds: left to right is the share of its income from government, bottom to top the share from Dorothy W Gach Family Foundation. Bigger dots raise more.

2024
’20’21’22’23’24’25
no gov · 00%1%3%6%10%funder's share of their income ↑0%25%50%75%100%share of the org’s income from government →median 0%
  • Infact Dba Corporate Accountability: 0% of income from government
no gov moneyreceives it· size = income
0get no government money at all
11report government grants on their 990 we could not trace to a source (not plotted)
0rely on government for over half their income
typical government reliance, FY20–25
How this is measured
Government income is each org’s traced federal awards (USASpending grants and contracts) plus state payments (open checkbooks) as a share of its total revenue (IRS Form 990); the self-reported government-grant line (990 line 1e) is carried for cross-check: a grantee that reports government grants we could not trace to a source is left off the chart rather than shown as receiving none. An association, not a claim that a grant caused the public funding. Coverage is precision-first, a floor rather than a census; state records exist for 9 states, so a grantee outside them shows no state figure (dimmed) rather than a false zero. Federal award amounts are obligations, which can span years, so a single-year share is indicative. 990 filings lag 12 to 24 months.
05Through Plinth

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Find your warmest path to Dorothy W Gach Family Foundation through trustees and officers whose names appear on both boards. Search for your organization and Plinth traces the shortest route it can evidence.

Each link is a name appearing on two organizations’ public IRS 990 filings, matched on that name and, where the filings support it, on location. A same-state match has geographic support, which is a second matching feature rather than confirmation that the two are one person; a cross-state one is the likeliest to be two people who share a name. Every hop shows its tier, low-confidence and distant paths are held back rather than guessed, and it is worth confirming the person before you use the introduction.

On method. Every financial figure here is read from IRS e-file XML, the funder’s own 990/990-PF, and from the multi-year returns of the 55 grantees we resolved, each linked to its source. Grantee outcomes are each organization’s own program-service reporting (Form 990, Part III), read as association with funding, never as caused by it. Low-confidence name matches are suppressed rather than guessed. How we build these →

How this is measured
Each figure carries one of six labels. Filed is what the funder reported on its return. Official is another government record about an organization, such as a federal award or a charity register, joined by name where no shared identifier exists. Resolved is an identity we worked out where the filing named a recipient without an EIN, kept only above a measured confidence threshold. Computed is arithmetic over those, like themes, portfolio clusters and co-funder strength. Context is a statistic about a place rather than about an organization, which is what the need overlay is: it describes the area a grantee’s address sits in, not where its work lands. Inferred is drawn by a model from text, like the partnerships read out of public news and organization websites. Each is labeled where it appears.

Generated from the IRS Form 990-PF e-file return for fiscal year 2024, released 2024. Filings run roughly 12 to 24 months behind; figures are dated accordingly.

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