Vesper Society
Invitation OnlySan Francisco, California · EIN 94-6122250 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$34K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$32M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,000.
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
6% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humboldt Area Foundation | Bayside, CA | Aunties on the river | $10,000 |
| Native Americans in Philanthropy | Washington, DC | Sponsorship for 2026 annual conference | $5,000 |
| The Ink People | Eureka, CA | Norcan 2026 funding | $5,000 |
| Alameda County Community Food Bank | Oakland, CA | General support | $2,000 |
| Marin City Health | San Rafael, CA | Table sponsorship for winter gala benefit | $1,750 |
| The Los Angeles United Methodist Urban Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Sponsorship for oct 2025 kid city community care luncheon | $1,128 |
| Beloved Everybody Church | Wildomar, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Community Partners | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Erv Community Center | Fortuna, CA | Norcan survey | $1,000 |
| Napa Valley College | Napa, CA | In memory of rich gelber, machine tool technology program | $1,000 |
| Next Door Solutions | San Jose, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Operation Access | San Francisco, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Public Health Institute | Oakland, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Taulama for Tongans | San Mateo, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Walk Oakland Bike Oakland | Oakland, CA | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $33,878 | 15 |
| 2024 | $29,546 | 15 |
| 2023 | $36,000 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642259349100739
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-6122250
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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