Private foundation · EIN 68-0396816 · Richmond, California · Unknown

Overaa Family Group

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in California. The foundation accepts applications (November 15 for calendar year requested.) and its median grant is $4,000.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 13 grants paid, $100K total, median $4,000. 92% of grants stayed in California. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
13
$100K
Median grant
$4,000
Stays in CA
92%
of grants
Deadline
See below
November 15 for calendar year requested.
Assets
$1.6M

How to apply

Letter explaining charitable purpose, proof of exempt status, relevant printed matter regarding the organization,use of funds, and contact person for further information. Contact: Gerald Overaa, 200 Parr Blvd, Richmond, Ca, 9252841727 Deadlines: November 15 for calendar year requested. Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Lafayette Park Theater TrustLafayette, CACharitable operations$50K
ALS Therapy Development InstituteWatertown, MACharitable operations$15K
Bay Area Rescue MissionRichmond, CACharitable operations$5,000
California Polytechnic State University FoundationSan Luis Obispo, CACharitable operations$5,000
St Mary's College of CaliforniaMoraga, CACharitable operations$5,000
Richmond Community FoundationRichmond, CACharitable operations$4,000
Lafayette Community GardenLafayette, CACharitable operations$4,000
Oakland ZooOakland, CACharitable operations$3,300
Marin CASASan Rafael, CACharitable operations$3,000
Lafayette Partners in EducationLafayette, CACharitable operations$2,000
White Pony ExpressConcord, CACharitable operations$2,000
Acalanes Booster Club - Boys SoccerLafayette, CACharitable operations$1,000
Dipsea FoundationMill Valley, CACharitable operations$500

By state: California 12 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Overaa Family Group is a private grantmaking foundation in Richmond, California, administered in care of Reich and Walner Llp, 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 Overaa Family Group accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Letter explaining charitable purpose, proof of exempt status, relevant printed matter regarding the organization,use of funds, and contact person for further information. Deadlines: November 15 for calendar year requested..

How much does Overaa Family Group give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $100K across 13 grants, a median of $4,000.

Where does Overaa Family Group give?

California (12 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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