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    General Atomics Sciences Education Foundation

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    SAN DIEGO, CAWebsite8584553000

    About General Atomics Sciences Education Foundation

    The General Atomics Sciences Education Foundation concentrates on supporting hands-on STEM and science education for K–12 youth in the San Diego area, funding local nonprofits that deliver classroom and out-of-school programming. Grants are targeted to organizations that run science enrichment programs and youth development initiatives rather than infrastructure or research. Their giving signals an interest in practical, community-facing science education opportunities for underserved or elementary-aged students.

    Focus Areas

    Hands-on K–5 science enrichment programs in San DiegoElementary STEM teacher support and classroom science experiencesOut-of-school youth development programs with a STEM focus (Boys & Girls Clubs)

    Giving Approach

    Concentrated, small-to-mid sized discretionary grants (three awards totaling $55,000) focused locally; the foundation makes a few targeted contributions per cycle rather than many small grants, with individual awards in the $15k–$25k range.

    Notable grantees: Science Spark, The Elementary Institute of Science, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego

    About General Atomics Sciences Education Foundation

    General Atomics Sciences Education Foundation’s recent giving is anchored by large K-12 science and engineering education grants in San Diego County, with the biggest listed award going to Science Spark in Encinitas and multiple awards to local organizations that run hands-on STEM programming. The pattern points to a foundation that funds community-based science enrichment rather than research or capital projects. Recipients include the Elementary Institute of Science in San Diego and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego, both of which fit the foundation’s focus on practical classroom and out-of-school learning opportunities. The foundation’s grant list also shows support for science-fair infrastructure, youth development groups, and museums that deliver public-facing STEM experiences. San Diego-area organizations appear repeatedly, alongside occasional awards to national education groups. Within that mix, the foundation favors programs that reach K-12 students directly and that can be delivered through materials, activities, and local programming. The recurring emphasis on elementary and middle-school science experiences, plus support for student-facing enrichment providers, gives the foundation a clear profile as a local STEM education funder.

    What General Atomics Sciences Education Foundation Funds

    Hands-on science enrichment is the clearest theme in the foundation’s grantmaking. It gave $10,000 to San Diego Childrens Discovery Museum for contribution provided, and $8,000 to the Elementary Institute of Science for contribution provided, both aligned with direct student learning. The foundation also backs youth development groups that weave STEM into broader programming. It awarded $15,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greather San Diego for contribution provided, and $10,000 to Boys and Girls Club of Greater San Diego for contribution provided, signaling support for out-of-school access. Science fairs and STEM access programs are another visible lane. Grants include $10,000 to Greater San Diego Science & Engineering Fair for contribution provided and $5,000 to Greater Than Tech for contribution provided, showing interest in student-facing STEM participation and regional science activity.

    How General Atomics Sciences Education Foundation Gives

    Typical grants are small: the 25th percentile is $458, median grant size is $500, and the 75th percentile is $2,500. That distribution suggests many modest awards, with a smaller number of larger grants such as the $25,000 award in the recent list. The grant list shows repeated support across multiple years for some recipients, including San Diego-area organizations and a few national education groups, which indicates renewal rather than purely one-time gifts. The foundation appears to operate as a private foundation making direct grants, and it also funds individuals. Several of its active programs accept unsolicited requests, including the K-12 STEM grant and employee-mediated outreach channels.

    Financial Snapshot

    Annual Giving

    $124K

    Total Assets

    $105K

    Total Revenue

    $181K

    Total Expenses

    $127K

    Typical Grant Size

    Most grants fall between $458 and $3K, with a median of $500.

    25th Percentile

    $458

    Median

    $500

    75th Percentile

    $3K

    Geographic Reach

    Local12 states funded
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    Where General Atomics Sciences Education Foundation Makes Grants

    Grantmaking is overwhelmingly concentrated in California, with 91% of grants to recipients in the HQ state. Within that pattern, San Diego and nearby cities show up most often, including San Diego, Escondido, Encinitas, Oceanside, Alpine, and Carson. The recipient country distribution is entirely U.S.-based, with 229 grants in the United States. That aligns with a local giving profile centered on San Diego County and the surrounding Southern California area.

    Frequently Asked Questions About General Atomics Sciences Education Foundation

    What kinds of programs does General Atomics Sciences Education Foundation support?

    The foundation supports K-12 STEM and science education, with grants tied to hands-on educational materials, classroom science experiences, science fairs, youth development programs, and regional science-related nonprofits. Its active programs also include employee outreach and early literacy participation tied to student learning.

    How large are its typical grants?

    Typical awards are small. The grant-size distribution shows a 25th percentile of $458, a median of $500, and a 75th percentile of $2,500. The recent grant list also includes larger awards, such as a $25,000 grant.

    Does the foundation fund organizations outside California?

    Most giving is in California, and 91% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state. The recent recipient list is entirely U.S.-based, with some national organizations appearing alongside the Southern California nonprofits that dominate the portfolio.

    Can nonprofits submit unsolicited requests?

    Yes for some of its active grant channels. The K-12 STEM grant program and employee outreach programs are marked as accepting unsolicited requests, while one funding-guidelines program for nonprofits is not.

    Does the foundation support the same grantees more than once?

    Yes. The recent grants list shows repeated support for several organizations across multiple years, including San Diego Childrens Discovery Museum, Greater Than Tech, and the San Diego Natural History Museum.

    Latest 990 Filing

    2025

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.

    Open Grant Opportunities

    Current and upcoming funding from General Atomics Sciences Education Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.

    Open nowRolling / open intake

    GASSSS Education Outreach / Educational Materials & Equipment for Outreach Use

    K-12 STEM outreachHands-on educational materialsEmployee volunteer engagement / mentoring

    Who can apply: GA employees may access materials for outreach and be listed as GASSSS participants; educators/schools may request GA employee volunteers or materials by contacting the program lead. The matchmaker is intended to connect GA employees and educators; external nonprofit partners typically coordinate with GA employee volunteers.

    Deadline: No formal deadlines; requests handled on a case-by-case basis (ongoing/operational outreach scheduling).

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    Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: $1K – $15K

    GASEF Funding for Non-Profits (K-12 STEM Grants)

    K-12 STEM educationEquity / underserved studentsVocational STEM training for high school students+1 more

    Who can apply: Applicant must be a non-profit organization (provide EIN). Preference for programs with countywide or multi-district impact and those serving traditionally underserved students. In rare, compelling cases, unique school or district requests may be considered (pre-contact required).

    Deadline: No fixed external deadline; decisions made approximately every 4 months (end of April, August, December). Submissions accepted year-round; proposals reviewed on those decision cycles.

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    Open nowRolling / open intake

    Chapter One (TutorMate) participation

    Early literacyK-1 reading supportSTEM literacy integration

    Who can apply: Open to GA employees who volunteer to tutor; program targeted at at-risk 1st graders through the Chapter One / TutorMate nonprofit.

    Deadline: Registration described as "still open" (no specific deadlines).

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    Recent Grants

    Most recent grants reported to the IRS.

    RecipientLocationAmountYearPurpose
    San Diego Childrens Discovery MuseumEscondido, CA$10,0002025Contribution provided
    Chapter One NFPOdessa, FL$10,0002025Contribution provided
    Air and Space Force AssociationArlington, VA$10,0002025Contribution provided
    Classics 4 KidsSan Diego, CA$5,0002025Contribution provided
    Ocean Discovery InstituteSan Diego, CA$5,0002025Contribution provided
    Nativity Prep Academy of San DiegoSan Diego, CA$5,0002025Contribution provided
    North County Education FoundationEscondido, CA$5,0002025Contribution provided
    San Diego Fleet Week FoundationSan Diego, CA$5,0002025Contribution provided
    San Diego Natural History MuseumSan Diego, CA$5,0002025Contribution provided
    North County Education FoundationEscondido, CA$5,0002025Contribution provided
    Greater Than TechSan Diego, CA$5,0002025Contribution provided
    San Diego Unified School District Rowan ElementarySan Diego, CA$5,0002025Contribution provided
    Olivewood GardensNational City, CA$5,0002025Contribution provided
    Expanding Your Horizons of San DiegoSan Diego, CA$4,0002025Contribution provided
    The Links FoundationWashington, DC$3,0002025Contribution provided
    A Step BeyoneEscondido, CA$2,5002025Contribution provided
    The Ready Now FoundationChula Vista, CA$2,5002025Contribution provided
    Classics 4 KidsSan Diego, CA$2,5002025Contribution provided
    All Girls STEM SocietySan Diego, CA$2,0002025Contribution provided
    Youth Inspiration Nation IncLa Puente, CA$2,0002025Contribution provided
    Grace JiangCastle Rock, CO$1,5842025Contribution provided
    Los Angeles Science and Engineering FairSouth Pasadena, CA$1,5002025Contribution provided
    Laura TranSan Diego, CA$1,5002025Contribution provided
    Chau NguyenLa Mesa, CA$1,0002025Contribution provided
    Huntsville Botanical GardenHuntsville, AL$1,0002025Contribution provided
    Thomas DittmannSan Diego, CA$9102025Contribution provided
    Don CzechowiczSan Diego, CA$6142025Contribution provided
    Kari MorenoTupelo, MS$5002025Contribution provided
    Brian NgseeSan Diego, CA$5002025Contribution provided
    Zebediah KrantzCoquille, OR$5002025Contribution provided
    Christopher HiemckeEscondido, CA$5002025Contribution provided
    Santosh VetticadenSan Diego, CA$5002025Contribution provided
    Kyle WheatcroftSan Diego, CA$5002025Contribution provided
    Kevin BradyEscondido, CA$5002025Contribution provided
    Yangyang YuSan Diego, CA$5002025Contribution provided
    Eisenhower De LeonSan Diego, CA$5002025Contribution provided
    Kyle WirthEscondido, CA$5002025Contribution provided
    Ayman BattikhaSan Diego, CA$5002025Contribution provided
    Etienne RosamontLas Vegas, NV$5002025Contribution provided
    Cameron PaschalydisSante, CA$5002025Contribution provided
    Robert CalatuttoSan Diego, CA$5002025Contribution provided
    George KatsanisPoway, CA$5002025Contribution provided
    David DuncanSan Diego, CA$5002025Contribution provided
    Courtney WainwrightMidvale, UT$5002025Contribution provided
    Pallavi HerleSan Diego, CA$5002025Contribution provided
    Kevin CardinalRamona, CA$5002025Contribution provided
    Rania BattikahaSan Diego, CA$5002025Contribution provided
    FRC Team Nomad IncEscondido, CA$5002025Contribution provided
    Chunmei ZhaoSan Diego, CA$5002025Contribution provided
    Ubaldo MartinezSan Diego, CA$5002025Contribution provided

    San Diego Childrens Discovery Museum

    $10,000
    Escondido, CA2025

    Contribution provided

    Chapter One NFP

    $10,000
    Odessa, FL2025

    Contribution provided

    Air and Space Force Association

    $10,000
    Arlington, VA2025

    Contribution provided

    Classics 4 Kids

    $5,000
    San Diego, CA2025

    Contribution provided

    Ocean Discovery Institute

    $5,000
    San Diego, CA2025

    Contribution provided

    Nativity Prep Academy of San Diego

    $5,000
    San Diego, CA2025

    Contribution provided

    North County Education Foundation

    $5,000
    Escondido, CA2025

    Contribution provided

    San Diego Fleet Week Foundation

    $5,000
    San Diego, CA2025

    Contribution provided

    San Diego Natural History Museum

    $5,000
    San Diego, CA2025

    Contribution provided

    North County Education Foundation

    $5,000
    Escondido, CA2025

    Contribution provided

    Greater Than Tech

    $5,000
    San Diego, CA2025

    Contribution provided

    San Diego Unified School District Rowan Elementary

    $5,000
    San Diego, CA2025

    Contribution provided

    Olivewood Gardens

    $5,000
    National City, CA2025

    Contribution provided

    Expanding Your Horizons of San Diego

    $4,000
    San Diego, CA2025

    Contribution provided

    The Links Foundation

    $3,000
    Washington, DC2025

    Contribution provided

    A Step Beyone

    $2,500
    Escondido, CA2025

    Contribution provided

    The Ready Now Foundation

    $2,500
    Chula Vista, CA2025

    Contribution provided

    Classics 4 Kids

    $2,500
    San Diego, CA2025

    Contribution provided

    All Girls STEM Society

    $2,000
    San Diego, CA2025

    Contribution provided

    Youth Inspiration Nation Inc

    $2,000
    La Puente, CA2025

    Contribution provided

    Grace Jiang

    $1,584
    Castle Rock, CO2025

    Contribution provided

    Los Angeles Science and Engineering Fair

    $1,500
    South Pasadena, CA2025

    Contribution provided

    Laura Tran

    $1,500
    San Diego, CA2025

    Contribution provided

    Chau Nguyen

    $1,000
    La Mesa, CA2025

    Contribution provided

    Huntsville Botanical Garden

    $1,000
    Huntsville, AL2025

    Contribution provided

    Thomas Dittmann

    $910
    San Diego, CA2025

    Contribution provided

    Don Czechowicz

    $614
    San Diego, CA2025

    Contribution provided

    Kari Moreno

    $500
    Tupelo, MS2025

    Contribution provided

    Brian Ngsee

    $500
    San Diego, CA2025

    Contribution provided

    Zebediah Krantz

    $500
    Coquille, OR2025

    Contribution provided

    Christopher Hiemcke

    $500
    Escondido, CA2025

    Contribution provided

    Santosh Vetticaden

    $500
    San Diego, CA2025

    Contribution provided

    Kyle Wheatcroft

    $500
    San Diego, CA2025

    Contribution provided

    Kevin Brady

    $500
    Escondido, CA2025

    Contribution provided

    Yangyang Yu

    $500
    San Diego, CA2025

    Contribution provided

    Eisenhower De Leon

    $500
    San Diego, CA2025

    Contribution provided

    Kyle Wirth

    $500
    Escondido, CA2025

    Contribution provided

    Ayman Battikha

    $500
    San Diego, CA2025

    Contribution provided

    Etienne Rosamont

    $500
    Las Vegas, NV2025

    Contribution provided

    Cameron Paschalydis

    $500
    Sante, CA2025

    Contribution provided

    Robert Calatutto

    $500
    San Diego, CA2025

    Contribution provided

    George Katsanis

    $500
    Poway, CA2025

    Contribution provided

    David Duncan

    $500
    San Diego, CA2025

    Contribution provided

    Courtney Wainwright

    $500
    Midvale, UT2025

    Contribution provided

    Pallavi Herle

    $500
    San Diego, CA2025

    Contribution provided

    Kevin Cardinal

    $500
    Ramona, CA2025

    Contribution provided

    Rania Battikaha

    $500
    San Diego, CA2025

    Contribution provided

    FRC Team Nomad Inc

    $500
    Escondido, CA2025

    Contribution provided

    Chunmei Zhao

    $500
    San Diego, CA2025

    Contribution provided

    Ubaldo Martinez

    $500
    San Diego, CA2025

    Contribution provided