Private foundation · EIN 33-3255428 · San Francisco, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Fremont Group Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 35 grants paid, $727K total, median $10K. 74% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
35
$727K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in CA
74%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$25M

Grants paid in 2024

35 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Blackbaud Giving FundAlexandria, VATo provide support to local charities for programs and organizations for children in need, particularly education, training, skills develop…$381K
Trips for Kids MarinSan Rafael, CATo support the organization's mission of providing transformative cycling experiences to underserved youth.$33K
Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's HealthPalo Alto, CATo support the organization's mission to raise funds for child and maternal health at lucile packard children's hospital and to shape and s…$30K
William and Mary FoundationWilliamsburg, VATo support the organization's mission of providing for its people and programs by offering vital resources for scholarships, professorships…$30K
Fertile GroundworksLivermore, CATo encourage, empower, and teach individuals and communities to grow healthy, nutritious food organically and sustainably.$28K
FIRST GraduateSan Francisco, CATo support the organization's mission to help students become the first in their families to graduate from college ready to pursue careers…$23K
Lily's Legacy Senior Dog SanctuaryPetaluma, CATo provide a safe and loving home for large breed senior dogs who have been displaced from their homes and/or abandoned for any reason unti…$20K
Redwood Day SchoolOakland, CATo support the organization's mission to keep every child engaged and growing.$20K
San Francisco CASASan Francisco, CATo support the organization's mission to transform the lives of children and youth traumatized and displaced in the foster care and related…$18K
Boys & Girls Clubs of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CATo support the organization's mission to inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize…$15K
South of Market Child CareSan Francisco, CATo provide childcare and early education services to children in san francisco.$15K
Princeton UniversityPrinceton, NJTo support the university's mission to achieve the highest levels of distinction in the discovery and transmission of knowledge and underst…$15K
ExtrafoodKentfield, CATo support the organization's mission to end hunger and wasted food in the bay area.$13K
Loaves & Fishes Family KitchenKentfield, CATo support the organization's mission to provide hot and nutritious prepared meals, delivered and served to feed hungry families, children,…$13K
White Pony ExpressConcord, CATo support the organization's mission to eliminate hunger and poverty by delivering the abundance to those in need.$13K
Coyotes Lacrosse Club IncBurlingame, CATo support coyotes lacrosse club, inc. in its goal to provide children the opportunity to learn and play the game of lacrosse.$10K
Hillsborough Little LeagueBurlingame, CATo support hillsborough little league in teaching teamwork, leadership, and sportsmanship, as well as building strong and engaged communiti…$10K
Mount Tamalpais SchoolMill Valley, CATo support the organization's mission to develop knowledge and goodness within children in an inclusive, nurturing, and academically inspir…$10K
Meto IncWashington, DCTo support the organization's intent on making access to quality higher education a reality for all students, with a special focus on creat…$5,000
Nonprofit Finance FundNew York, NYTo support the organization's mission to achieve communities' aspirations through tailored capital, strategic advice, and accessible insigh…$5,000
St Gabriel SchoolSan Francisco, CATo support the organization's mission to provide a collaborative and inclusive catholic elementary education that nurtures gospel values, s…$3,150
Abraham Lincoln High PtsaSan Francisco, CATo support the organization in helping to provide opportunities for student scholarships, artistic literacy, community engagement, college…$2,500
Bethany CampSinclairville, NYTo support the organization's mission of creating a purposeful and relevant camping experience for campers, families, and guest groups.$2,500
Caritas CreekOccidental, CATo support the organization's mission to help young people discover the connection between all living things; to build bridges between dive…$2,500
Girls on the Run of the Bay AreaSan Francisco, CATo support the organization's goal of teaching critical life skills and to inspire girls of all abilities to strengthen confidence and othe…$2,500
Korean American Community Foundation of San Francisco (kacf-Sf)Oakland, CATo support the organization's mission to uplift and connect the korean-america community through philanthropy.$2,500
Sutter Bay HospitalsSacramento, CATo support the organization's mission to help ensure those in need have access to care and social services.$2,500
Young Men's Christian Association of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CATo support the organization's mission of offering full service health and wellness facilities, a saltwater pool, as well as robust youth, f…$2,500
St Patrick SchoolLarkspur, CATo support the organization's mission to offer a warm and caring kindergarten through eighth grade learning environment that incorporates a…$1,000
City of San RafaelSan Rafael, CATo support the san rafael police department's patrol boat maintenance fund.$1,000
American Cancer SocietyHagarstown, MDTo support the organization's mission to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient…$250
Brooks Community Health CenterProvidence, RITo support the organization's mission to deliver high-quality, low-cost health care for the underprivileged, and provide a competitive and…$250
League to Save Lake TahoeSouth Lake Tahoe, CATo support the organization's mission to protect and restore the environmental health, sustainability and scenic beauty of the lake tahoe b…$250
Sonoma County Regional Parks FoundationsSanta Rosa, CATo support the organization's mission to raise funds, foster partnerships, and advocate on behalf of sonoma county regional parks.$250
The Great American Songbook FoundationCarmel, INTo support the organization's mission to inspire and educate by celebrating america's timeless popular music and its role in our society.$250

By state: Virginia 2 · California 26 · New Jersey 1 · New York 2 · District of Columbia 1 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

The Fremont Group Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Francisco, California, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does The Fremont Group Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does The Fremont Group Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $727K across 35 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does The Fremont Group Foundation give?

Virginia (2 grants), California (26 grants), New Jersey (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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