The Ms Grumbacher Foundation
Historical FunderSebastapol, California · EIN 23-2697348 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JOSHUA SCHULTZ |
|---|---|
| Address | 2545 BURNSIDE ROAD, SEBASTOPOL CA 95472 |
| Phone | 7074843723 |
| Form and materials | IN LETTER FORM WITH ALL PERTINENT INFORMATION FURNISHED/INCLUDED |
| Deadlines | NOVEMBER 1 TO APRIL 30 |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
38% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big City Mountaineers | Arvada, CO | Endowment | $73,000 |
| Education Through Music LA | Burbank, CA | Endowment | $73,000 |
| Scaling Student Success | Los Angeles, CA | Support of the nonprofit mission | $45,000 |
| Homeboy Industries | Los Angeles, CA | Support of the nonprofit mission | $25,000 |
| Education Through Music LA | Burbank, CA | Support of the nonprofit mission | $20,000 |
| Big City Mountaineers | Arvada, CO | Support of expanded service in california | $15,000 |
| Common Sense Media | San Francisco, CA | Accelerate a school program | $15,000 |
| Outside the Lens | San Diego, CA | Cameras in the classroom | $15,000 |
| Canal Alliance | San Rafael, CA | Support of the nonprofit mission | $10,000 |
| Cancer Support Community-Santa Monica | Los Angeles, CA | Children, teen, and family program | $10,000 |
| Heart of Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Support of the nonprofit mission | $10,000 |
| Landpaths | Santa Rosa, CA | Support of the nonprofit mission | $10,000 |
| Sacred Rock | Yosemite, CA | Support of the nonprofit mission | $10,000 |
| War Legacies Project | Chester, VT | Support of the nonprofit mission | $10,000 |
| Aclu | New York, NY | Support of the nonprofit mission | $5,000 |
| Cure Alzheimer's Fund | Wellesley Hills, MA | Support of the nonprofit mission | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Support of work in ukraine | $5,000 |
| Onegoal | Chicago, IL | Support of programs in california | $5,000 |
| Per Scholas | Bronx, NY | Support of programs in california | $5,000 |
| Red Bud Resource Group | Rohnert Park, CA | Support of the nonprofit mission | $5,000 |
| Writegirl | Los Angeles, CA | Support of nonprofit mission | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $376,000 | 21 |
| 2023 | $342,000 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543459349100619
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-2697348
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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