The Fred Gellert Family Foundation
Historical FunderMill Valley, California · EIN 94-6062859 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$194K
Organizations funded45
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$5.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | THE FRED GELLERT FAMILY FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 1038 REDWOOD HWY BLDG B STE 2, MILL VALLEY CA 94941 |
| Phone | 4153817575 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN REQUESTS |
| Deadlines | FEBRUARY 1ST AND AUGUST 1ST |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION MAKES GRANTS TO THE FOLLOWING 5 PROGRAM AREAS: 1. EDUCATION 2. ENVIRONMENT 3. HEALTH 4. COMMUNITY SERVICE 5. DISCRETIONARY. ALL GRANTS (EXCEPT ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH, AND EDUCATION) ARE RESTRICTED TO SAN MATEO, SAN FRANCISCO AND MARIN COUNTIES. |
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
6% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Play Association | San Rafael, CA | Education | $20,000 |
| Pseads | San Anselmo, CA | Education | $20,000 |
| Green Science Policy Institute | Berkeley, CA | Environment | $15,000 |
| Climate Center | Cotati, CA | Environment | $10,000 |
| Free Speech for People | Amherst, MA | Environment | $10,000 |
| Resource Renewal Institute | Fairfax, CA | Environment | $10,000 |
| Reproductive Freedom for All Foundation | Washington, DC | Healthcare | $10,000 |
| Vivalon | San Rafael, CA | Social services | $8,500 |
| Extrafoodorg | Kentfield, CA | Social services | $6,000 |
| Enriching Lives Through Music | San Rafael, CA | Education | $5,000 |
| Kqed Inc | San Francisco, CA | Education | $5,000 |
| Oasis for Girls | San Francisco, CA | Education | $5,000 |
| Sustainable Conservation | San Francisco, CA | Environment | $5,000 |
| Oil and Gas Action Network (Climate Health Now) | Berkeley, CA | Environment | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Shasta-Diablo Inc | Concord, CA | Healthcare | $5,000 |
| Holy Family Day Home | San Francisco, CA | Social services | $5,000 |
| Giant Steps Therapeutic Equestrian Center | Petaluma, CA | Education | $2,000 |
| Turning Green | Sausalito, CA | Education | $2,000 |
| 826 Valencia | San Francisco, CA | Education | $2,000 |
| Aspire Education | Oakland, CA | Education | $2,000 |
| Nature Bridge | Sausalito, CA | Education | $2,000 |
| Trips for Kids Bay Area | San Rafael, CA | Education | $2,000 |
| The Marine Mammal Center | Sausalito, CA | Environment | $2,000 |
| Coral Reef Alliance | San Francisco, CA | Environment | $2,000 |
| Refugia Marin | Larkspur, CA | Environment | $2,000 |
| Huckleberry Youth Programs | San Francisco, CA | Healthcare | $2,000 |
| Hair to Stay | San Francisco, CA | Healthcare | $2,000 |
| Marinhealth Foundation | Greenbrae, CA | Healthcare | $2,000 |
| Tahoe Forest Health System Foundation | Truckee, CA | Healthcare | $2,000 |
| Adopt a Family of Marin | San Rafael, CA | Social services | $2,000 |
| Canal Alliance | San Rafael, CA | Social services | $2,000 |
| Make It Home | San Rafael, CA | Social services | $2,000 |
| Ritter Center | San Rafael, CA | Social services | $2,000 |
| Freedom Fwd | San Francisco, CA | Social services | $2,000 |
| Larkin Street Youth Services | San Francisco, CA | Social services | $2,000 |
| Homeward Bound of Marin | Novato, CA | Social services | $2,000 |
| Side by Side | San Anselmo, CA | Social services | $2,000 |
| Menlo College | Atherton, CA | Education | $1,000 |
| Trustees of Tufts College | Medford, MA | Education | $1,000 |
| Foundation for Reed Schools | Tiburon, CA | Education | $1,000 |
| Belevedere-Tiburon Library Foundation | Tiburon, CA | Education | $1,000 |
| Pristine Mind Foundation | Greenbrae, CA | Healthcare | $1,000 |
| To Celebrate Life Breast Cancer Foundation | Kentfield, CA | Healthcare | $1,000 |
| Belvedere-Tiburon Landmarks Society | Tiburon, CA | Maritime history | $1,000 |
| Dawn Redwoods Charitable Trust | Tiburon, CA | Social services | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $194,500 | 45 |
| 2023 | $139,500 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503149349101215
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-6062859
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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