Robert and Coley Elder California Foundation
Invitation OnlyForestville, California · EIN 47-4217654 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.3M
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $17,977 and $503,013.
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
0% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California | Berkeley, CA | Education | $1,019,122 |
| Catholic Charities of Santa Rosa | Santa Rosa, CA | Charity | $509,173 |
| Food For Thought | Forestville, CA | Food relief | $503,013 |
| Escuela Bilingue International | Oakland, CA | Education | $151,790 |
| The Trevor Project | Hollywood, CA | LGBTQ Support | $50,000 |
| UCSF Foundation | San Franciso, CA | Medical research | $25,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Santa Rosa | Santa Rosa, CA | Charity | $17,977 |
| Redwood Empire Food Bank | Santa Rosa, CA | Food assistance | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,286,075 | 8 |
| 2023 | $146,027 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 25, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202530579349100103
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-4217654
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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