Peter a and Vernice H Gasser Foundation
Historical FunderNapa, California · EIN 94-2816159 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$3.5M
Organizations funded78
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$98.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | NANCY WATT |
|---|---|
| Address | 433 SOSCOL AVENUE SUITE A120, NAPA CA 94559 |
| Phone | 7072551646 |
| NANCY@GASSERFOUNDATION.ORG | |
| Form and materials | BUDGETED GRANTS: NONPROFITS CAN SUBMIT A LETTER OF INTENT DUE BY SEPTEMBER 1ST FOR A GRANT REQUEST TO BE FUNDED IN THE FOLLOWING YEAR. THE LETTERS ARE REVIEWED BY THE BOARD AND DECISIONS ARE MADE ON WHICH ORGANIZATIONS WILL BE INVITED TO APPLY. THE BOARD PROVIDES APPROVALS AND A FUNDING SCHEDULE IS CREATED IN JANUARY FOR THE YEAR. RESERVE GRANTS: THE BOARD BUDGETS A RESERVE FUND FOR GRANT AWARDS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR OUTSIDE THE NORMAL GRANT CYCLE. CEO'S/PRESIDENT'S FUND GRANTS: THE BOARD BUDGETS A FUND EACH YEAR THAT PROVIDES THE PRESIDENT/CEO THE DISCRETION TO AWARD GRANTS UP TO $2,000 EACH TO NONPROFITS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. SCHOLARSHIPS: EACH HIGH SCHOOL IN NAPA COUNTY IS GRANTED $5,000 EACH EVERY YEAR TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS. TEACHER STIPEND: EACH ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL IN NAPA COUNTY HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO APPLY FOR TWO STIPENDS EVERY YEAR UP TO $500 EACH FOR FIELD TRIPS, INSTRUCTION SUPPLIES, BOOKS, AND MORE. |
| Deadlines | BUDGETED GRANTS: SEPTEMBER 1ST FOR NEXT YEAR FUNDING. TEACHER STIPENDS DEADLINE SELECTED EACH YR. |
| Restrictions | GRANTS MUST BE ALIGNED WITH GASSER'S MISSION, BE AWARDED TO 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS AND PROVIDE BENEFIT WITHIN NAPA COUNTY. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partnership Health Plan of California | Fairfield, CA | Property donation | $1,770,000 |
| Monarch Justice Center | Napa, CA | 2024 operational support grant | $375,000 |
| Queen of the Valley Foundation | Napa, CA | Operational and program support | $200,000 |
| Justin-Siena High School | Napa, CA | Operations grant | $200,000 |
| Canv | Napa, CA | Canv solar panel installation | $177,000 |
| News Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse | Napa, CA | Operational support | $75,000 |
| Kolbe Academy & Trinity Prep | Napa, CA | Agape food program | $70,000 |
| Abode Services Inc | Fremont, CA | Joe peatman award 2025 - south napa shelter | $60,000 |
| Share the Care Napa Valley | Napa, CA | De clutter program grant | $58,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Napa Valley | Napa, CA | Security fencing | $42,500 |
| Rail Arts District | Napa, CA | Napa quake mural | $25,000 |
| Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leader | San Rafael, CA | Operational support $15,000, award of excellence sponsorship $10,000 | $25,000 |
| Our Town St Helena | St Helena, CA | C/O jennifer LA liberte purpose: 2024 operations support | $25,000 |
| American Canyon Community and Parks Foundation | American Canyon, CA | Outdoor connect trail program | $20,000 |
| Rianda House Senior Activity Center | St Helena, CA | Roof replacement | $20,000 |
| Napa County Resource Conservation Distr | Napa, CA | Watershed symposium | $18,000 |
| Napa High Choral Boosters Inc | Napa, CA | A cappella extravaganza sponsorship | $16,000 |
| Napa County Resources Conservation Corps | Napa, CA | 2024 student rotating internship | $15,000 |
| Cope Family Center | Napa, CA | 1St year operations grant | $15,000 |
| Downtown Street Teams | San Jose, CA | Back to work program, napa county | $15,000 |
| Providence Community Health Program | Napa, CA | Security fencing | $15,000 |
| Molly's Angels | Napa, CA | Operational support | $15,000 |
| Napa County Bicycle Coalition | Napa, CA | Alston park informational signage | $12,900 |
| Puertas Abiertas | Napa, CA | Cinco de mayo festiva, budgeted grants, 2022 reserve grant | $10,000 |
| Hands Across the Valley | Napa, CA | Hands across the valley annual event sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Napa Chamber of Commerce | Napa, CA | 2024 economic development strategy sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Napa Community Animal Response Team | Napa, CA | Cart's technology equipment | $10,000 |
| Up Valley Family Center | Calistoga, CA | 2024 student internship | $7,500 |
| On the Move | Napa, CA | 2024 student internship - javier avina | $7,500 |
| Feeding It Forward Inc | Napa, CA | Operational support | $7,500 |
| Napa Valley Independent Studies | Napa, CA | 2024 annual scholarships | $5,000 |
| American Canyon High School Scholarship | American Canyon, CA | 2024 annual scholarships | $5,000 |
| Burbank Housing Develop | Santa Rosa, CA | Hh & vv furnishings - CEO fund grant | $5,000 |
| Wayfinder Family Services | Citrus Heights, CA | Napa kindship support program | $5,000 |
| Napa Valley Chamber Orchestra | Napa, CA | Concert sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Napa Valley High School | Napa, CA | 2024 scholarship program | $5,000 |
| Napa Valley College Foundation | Napa, CA | Annual scholarship sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Napa Adult School | Napa, CA | 2024 annual scholarship fund9550 scholarships | $5,000 |
| St Helena High School | St Helena, CA | St. helena high school parent group | $5,000 |
| Valley Oak High School Scholarship | Napa, CA | 2024 scholarship program | $5,000 |
| Vintage High School Scholarship Program | Napa, CA | 2024 annual scholarships | $5,000 |
| Calistoga High School Scholarships | Calistoga, CA | 2024 scholarship program | $5,000 |
| New Technology High School | Napa, CA | 2024 annual scholarships | $5,000 |
| Progress Foundation | San Fransisco, CA | Hartle ct maintenance | $4,150 |
| E & M Presents Inc (Do Not Use) | Napa, CA | Production costs for nv idol 20249530 | $4,000 |
| Napa Solano Audubon | Napa, CA | Education programs assistance | $4,000 |
| Cassandra Walker Company | Napa, CA | Invoice #4 for services performed in march and april 2024 | $3,450 |
| Department of State Hospitals | Napa, CA | Patient benefit fund | $3,000 |
| St Apollinaris Church | Napa, CA | 2024 teachers stipends elementary and middle school | $3,000 |
| Congregation Beth Shalom | Napa, CA | Fundraising sponsorship | $2,500 |
| Napa Valley Music Festival | Napa, CA | Mostly mozart concert | $2,100 |
| Hopewell Baptist Christian Academy | Napa, CA | Teacher stipend 2024 - middle school | $2,000 |
| Napa Christian Campus of Ed (Elemidd) | Napa, CA | Four 2024 teacher stipends - 2 middle and 2 elementary | $2,000 |
| Kolbe Academy and Trinity Prep | Napa, CA | Teacher stipend 2024 - elementary school | $2,000 |
| Environmental Education Coalition of Napa County-Eecnc | Napa, CA | Earth day sponsorship | $2,000 |
| St Helena Montessori School | St Helena, CA | 2024 teacher stipends - 2 elementary and 2 middle | $2,000 |
| Foothills Christian Academy | St Helena, CA | 2024 teacher stipend grant elementary school | $2,000 |
| California Waterfowl Association | Napa, CA | April 20, 2024 fundraising event sponsorship | $1,500 |
| Irene Snow Elementary School | Napa, CA | 2024 teacher stipends | $1,000 |
| Calistoga Junior-Senior High School | Calistoga, CA | Teacher stipend 2024 | $1,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 78 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,450,600 | 78 |
| 2023 | $2,680,796 | 86 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349105405
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-2816159
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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