Private foundation · EIN 46-1309241 · Berkeley, California · Environment

Gordon Rausser 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $413K total, median $2,000. 75% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$413K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in CA
75%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$14M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
A to Z FoundationSan Francisco, CAScholarship fund$403K
UC BerkleyBerkeley, CAGeneral program support$2,500
KqedSan Francisco, CAGeneral program support$2,000
St Jude Childrens HospitalSan Francisco, CAGeneral program support$2,000
Hoover Institute StanfordStanford, CAGeneral program support$2,000
Wounded WorriorsJacksonville, FLGeneral program support$1,000
Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenTampa, FLGeneral program support$1,000
Berkeley Police AssociationBerkeley, CAGeneral program support$200

By state: California 6 · Florida 2

About this foundation

Gordon Rausser Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Berkeley, California, tax-exempt since 2013. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Gordon Rausser Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Gordon Rausser Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $413K across 8 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Gordon Rausser Foundation give?

California (6 grants), Florida (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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