Ricochet Foundation
Historical FunderWalnut Creek, California · EIN 82-3740581 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | STEPHEN MESSINGER |
|---|---|
| Address | 1630 N MAIN ST 164, WALNUT CREEK CA 94596 |
| Phone | 4153738619 |
| Form and materials | MUST CONTAIN INFORMATION ON TAX-EXEMPT STATUS AND PROPOSED USE OF FUNDS |
| Deadlines | DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS JUNE 30 |
| Restrictions | AWARDS ARE APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS |
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
50% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Community Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Los angeles wildfires | $10,000 |
| Rural West Communities Fund | Newark, DE | General fund | $5,000 |
| American Farmland Trust | Washington, DC | General fund | $1,000 |
| John Muir Land Trust | Martinez, CA | General fund | $500 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($26,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $42,500 | 7 |
| 2024 | $52,500 | 10 |
| 2023 | $46,056 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642609349100419
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-3740581
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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