Private foundation · EIN 87-3791346 · Covina, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Primordium 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: 1 grants paid, $58K total, median $58K. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$58K
Median grant
$58K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Michael RubelBurbank, CAThe purpose of the telescope project is to enhance scientific observations in deep space for scientific and educational purposes.$58K

About this foundation

Primordium Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Covina, California, administered in care of Erika Reinhardt, tax-exempt since 2022. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Primordium 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 Primordium Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $58K across 1 grants, a median of $58K.

Where does Primordium Foundation give?

California (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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