Peter & Marie-Helene Gotcher Foundation
Invitation OnlyHillsborough, California · EIN 94-3214668 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$26K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$108K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $3,000.
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
0% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second Harvest Food Bank | San Jose, CA | Assist W/ the effort to end hunger in the US | $10,000 |
| Peninsula Humane Societyspca | Burlingame, CA | Dedicated to animal welfare | $5,000 |
| Dawn Redwoods Trust | Tiburon, CA | Provide help to the bohemian community | $3,000 |
| Good Works Kitchen | Paradise, CA | Serving the unsheltered and those facing homelessness | $2,000 |
| Sarcoma-Oma Foundation | San Jose, CA | Educate and assist sarcoma patients | $2,000 |
| Call Primrose | Burlingame, CA | Providing free, healthy groceries to those in need | $1,984 |
| Lymelight Foundation | Burlingame, CA | Fund research for lyme disease patients | $1,500 |
| Filoli | Woodside, CA | Preservation and stewardship of the filoli estate, history, and grounds | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26,484 | 8 |
| 2024 | $22,700 | 6 |
| 2023 | $13,500 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620989349100917
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-3214668
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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