Obren B & Marilyn M Gerich Foundation
Invitation OnlyMoorpark, California · EIN 95-3686022 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$95K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$585K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $11,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
66% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Tikhons Orthodox Seminary | South Canaan, PA | Contribution provided | $25,000 |
| Lift Up Uganda | Berthoud, CO | Contribution provided | $19,480 |
| St Stevens Serbian Orthodox Cathedral | Alhambra, CA | Contribution provided | $13,600 |
| FOCUS North America | Carnegie, PA | Contribution provided | $11,000 |
| St Paisius Womens Monastery | Safford, AZ | Contribution provided | $11,000 |
| St Vladimirs Seminary | Yonkers, NY | Contribution provided | $6,000 |
| Chi Omega Foundation | Memphis, TN | Contribution provided | $1,500 |
| Trinity Lutheran Church | Simi Valley, CA | Contribution provided | $1,500 |
| Western American Diocese | Alhambra, CA | Contribution provided | $1,500 |
| Samaritans Purse | Boone, NC | Contribution provided | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers | Staten Island, NY | Contribution provided | $660 |
| International Orthodox Christian Charities | Baltimore, MD | Contribution provided | $500 |
| Special Olympics Southern California | Long Beach, CA | Contribution provided | $500 |
| The Leadership Institute | Arlington, VA | Contribution provided | $500 |
| Food Share Inc | Oxnard, CA | Contribution provided | $500 |
| Judicial Watch | Washington, DC | Contribution provided | $400 |
| Media Research Center | Herdon, VA | Contribution provided | $400 |
| Serbian United Benevolent Society | Los Angeles, CA | Contribution provided | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $95,290 | 18 |
| 2023 | $472,276 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533159349100308
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-3686022
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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