Private foundation · EIN 85-3179877 · Novato, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Peppers Family Good Soil Foundation Inc

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: 4 grants paid, $339K total, median $28K. 50% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
4
$339K
Median grant
$28K
Stays in CA
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.3M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Grace of Church of MarinSan Anselmo, CAGeneral fund$281K
Mark Day SchoolSan Rafael, CAFull of heart fund$35K
International Justice MissionWashington, DCGeneral fund$20K
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCGeneral fund$2,500

By state: California 2 · District of Columbia 1 · North Carolina 1

About this foundation

Peppers Family Good Soil Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Novato, California, tax-exempt since 2021. 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 Peppers Family Good Soil Foundation Inc 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 Peppers Family Good Soil Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $339K across 4 grants, a median of $28K.

Where does Peppers Family Good Soil Foundation Inc give?

California (2 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), North Carolina (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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