Private foundation · EIN 68-0422083 · Lafayette, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Wayne and Roberta Musser Foundation Ca Non-Profit Public Benefit Corp

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, $250K total, median $33K. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$250K
Median grant
$33K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Petaluma Boys and Girls ClubPetaluma, CAOperational assistance$50K
Redwood Empire Food BankSanta Rosa, CAOperational assistance$50K
Council on AgingSanta Rosa, CAOperational assistance$50K
Petaluma Educational FoundationPetaluma, CAOperational assistance$40K
Petaluma People Services CenterPetaluma, CAOperational assistance$25K
Salvation ArmyRohnert Park, CAOperational assistance$20K
Contra Costa and Solano Food BankConcord, CAOperational assistance$10K
Canine CompanionsSanta Rosa, CAOperational assistance$5,000

About this foundation

Wayne and Roberta Musser Foundation Ca Non-Profit Public Benefit Corp is a private grantmaking foundation in Lafayette, California, administered in care of Wayne Musser, tax-exempt since 1999. 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 Wayne and Roberta Musser Foundation Ca Non-Profit Public Benefit Corp 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 Wayne and Roberta Musser Foundation Ca Non-Profit Public Benefit Corp give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $250K across 8 grants, a median of $33K.

Where does Wayne and Roberta Musser Foundation Ca Non-Profit Public Benefit Corp give?

California (8 grants), per its latest filing.

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