Gem Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Del Mar, California · EIN 20-2016199
- California
- Del Mar
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in California
- Grants itemized on the 990
- $200KTax year 2025
- Grants made
- 2Tax year 2025
- Total assets
- $3.1MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
INITIATED BY THE GEM FOUNDATION, IN COLLABORATION WITH YOUNG CIVIC LEADERS, HUMANKIND IS A CONTINUING EXPLORATION OF WAYS TO SPARK AND CULTIVATE DEEPER CONNECTIONS THAT MOVE BEYOND BOUNDARIES, OPEN UP POSSIBILITIES AND REINFORCE OUR HUMANITY. IT AIMS TO CREATE A NETWORK OF SELF-SUSTAINING, SELF-ORGANIZING TEAMS THAT WILL FOSTER MEANINGFUL, IF DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS THAT CAN MORE EFFECTIVELY MEET INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY, COMMUNITY AND SYSTEMIC CHALLENGES.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Partnership for the Advancement of New Americans (Pana) | $100K | 2025 |
| Samaritan Capital Foundation | $100K | 2025 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (2 grants in 2025) is available with a free account.
Website: www.thegemfoundation.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.