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Gordon Rausser Foundation is a private corporation based in BERKELEY, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2013. It holds total assets of $12.5M. Annual income is reported at $47M. Total assets have grown from $1.1M in 2012 to $6.2M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of environment. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including California, New York, Massachusetts. According to available records, Gordon Rausser Foundation has made 41 grants totaling $824K, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has grown from $106K in 2020 to $332K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $385K distributed across 7 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $383K, with an average award of $20K. The foundation has supported 36 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, New York, District of Columbia, which account for 71% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 11 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$250
Average Grant
$6K
Largest Grant
$50K
Based on 18 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Gordon Rausser Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of environment. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 41 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NY, DC.
Gordon Rausser Foundation has distributed a total of $824K across 41 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $20K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $383K.
Gordon Rausser Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Gordon Rausser Foundation is headquartered in BERKELEY, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 11 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon S Rausser | Vice President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Wendy Enkema | Scty/Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Stephanie Rausser | Vice President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Gordon Rausser | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Paige Rausser | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$346K
Total Assets
$6.2M
Fair Market Value
$7.3M
Net Worth
$6.2M
Grants Paid
$332K
Contributions
$8K
Net Investment Income
$224K
Distribution Amount
$267K
Total: $5.2M
Total Grants
41
Total Giving
$824K
Average Grant
$20K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
36
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Cancer SocietyGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Hagerstown, MD | $500 | 2023 |
| Veterans Of Foreign WarsGENERAL SUPPORT | Kansas City, MO | $150 | 2020 |
| A2z ExplorationBERT HSU ACADEMY | San Francisco, CA | $258K | 2023 |
| Central European UniversityGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Cato InsituteGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $20K | 2023 |
| Next Play Education IncGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| St Jude Children'S Research HospitaGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Memphis, TN | $7K | 2023 |
| Fulbright AssociationGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| KqedGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Fresno State UniversityANIMAL SCIENCE DEVELOPMENT FUND | Fresno, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Wounded Warrior ProjectGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Jacksonville, FL | $2K | 2023 |
| Doctors Without BordersGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Shriners Hospitals For ChildrenGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Tampa, FL | $1K | 2023 |
| Aclu FoundationGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Alpha Gamma Rho FoundationGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Kansas City, MO | $1K | 2023 |
| Wolf Creek Community AllianceGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Grass Valley, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Srjc FoundationEDWARDS ANIMAL SCIENCE | Santa Rosa, CA | $500 | 2023 |
| Uc Berkeley FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Berkeley, CA | $383K | 2022 |
| Sustainable ConservationGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $500 | 2022 |
| Sierra ClubGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Oakland, CA | $500 | 2022 |
| Project Hope FoundationGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Greenville, SC | $100 | 2022 |
| National Assoc Of Chiefs Of PoliceGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Titusville, FL | N/A | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of Orange CountyGENERAL SUPPORT | Irvine, CA | $50K | 2020 |
| Cornell UniversityGENERAL SUPPORT | Ithaca, NY | $34K | 2020 |
| San Diego Food BankGENERAL SUPPORT | San Diego, CA | $8K | 2020 |
| Americans For Oxford IncRESEARCH PROGRAM SUPPORT | New York, NY | $6K | 2020 |
| Cuttingball TheaterGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2020 |
| Actblue CharitiesGENERAL SUPPORT | Somerville, MA | $500 | 2020 |
| Alameda Education FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Alameda, CA | $450 | 2020 |
| Aclu Foundation Of No CalifGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $250 | 2020 |
| Cato InstituteGENERAL SUPPORT | Washingon, DC | $250 | 2020 |
| Alameda Point CollaborativeGENERAL SUPPORT | Alameda, CA | $250 | 2020 |
| Alzheimer'S AssociationGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $200 | 2020 |
| Above The CloudsGENERAL SUPPORT | Norwood, MA | $192 | 2020 |
| Amnesty InternationalGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $100 | 2020 |
| SmithsonianGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | N/A | 2020 |