Gordon Rausser Foundation
Invitation OnlyBerkeley, California · EIN 46-1309241 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$413K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$16.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
25% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| A to Z Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Scholarship fund | $402,779 |
| UC Berkley | Berkeley, CA | General program support | $2,500 |
| Kqed | San Francisco, CA | General program support | $2,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Hospital | San Francisco, CA | General program support | $2,000 |
| Hoover Institute Stanford | Stanford, CA | General program support | $2,000 |
| Wounded Worriors | Jacksonville, FL | General program support | $1,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Tampa, FL | General program support | $1,000 |
| Berkeley Police Association | Berkeley, CA | General program support | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $413,479 | 8 |
| 2024 | $264,200 | 10 |
| 2023 | $332,081 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601349349102455
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-1309241
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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