Private foundation · EIN 95-4643807 · Van Nuys, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Rickey & Robbi Gelb Charitable 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: 13 grants paid, $140K total, median $2,500. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
13
$140K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.3M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 12 of 13 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Chabad of the ValleyTarzana, CAScholarships$5,000
Los Angeles Valley College FoundationValley Glen, CAScholarships$5,000
Discover Cube Los AngelesSylmar, CAGeneral purpose$3,700
California State University - NorthridgeNorthridge, CAGeneral purpose$3,655
Expediente Rojo ProjectLos Angeles, CAScholarships$2,550
Childrens Hospital Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAGeneral purpose$2,500
California State University - NorthridgeNorthridge, CAScholarships$2,054
Child Development InstituteReseda, CAGeneral purpose$1,000
Discover Cube Los AngelesSylmar, CAScholarships$1,000
The Valley Economic AllianceSherman Oaks, CAGeneral purpose$1,000
OnegenerationVan Nuys, CAGeneral purpose$500
Sutter Middle SchoolWinnetka, CAScholarships$300

About this foundation

Rickey & Robbi Gelb Charitable Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Van Nuys, California, administered in care of Richard M Gelb, 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 Rickey & Robbi Gelb Charitable 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 Rickey & Robbi Gelb Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $140K across 13 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does Rickey & Robbi Gelb Charitable Foundation Inc give?

California (13 grants), per its latest filing.

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