Question 1

What does PETER A & VERNICE H GASSER FOUNDATION fund?

Accepted Answer

PETER A & VERNICE H GASSER FOUNDATION has funded 126 organizations with 297 grants on file.

Question 2

How much does PETER A & VERNICE H GASSER FOUNDATION give in grants?

Accepted Answer

In the most recent filing year, PETER A & VERNICE H GASSER FOUNDATION awarded $2,101,594 in grants. The foundation holds $84,353,066 in total assets. Grant data is available for 3 years, from 2021 to 2024. There are 297 individual grants on file.

Question 3

Who runs PETER A & VERNICE H GASSER FOUNDATION?

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PETER A & VERNICE H GASSER FOUNDATION is led by MITCH WIPPERN (COO), NANCY WATT (CEO/SECRETARY), JOSEPH G PEATMAN (TREASURER/DIRECTOR (THROUGH 8/30/24)), and 3 others. This information is from their 2024 IRS 990-PF filing.

Question 4

Where is PETER A & VERNICE H GASSER FOUNDATION located?

Accepted Answer

PETER A & VERNICE H GASSER FOUNDATION is located in NAPA, CA. Their EIN is 94-2816159. Their website is https://WWW.GASSERFOUNDATION.ORG.

Question 5

How to apply for a grant from PETER A & VERNICE H GASSER FOUNDATION?

Accepted Answer

Grant application processes vary by foundation. PETER A & VERNICE H GASSER FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals. BUDGETED GRANTS: NONPROFITS CAN SUBMIT A LETTER OF INTENT DUE BY SEPTEMBER 1ST FOR A GRANT REQUEST TO BE FUNDED IN THE FOLLOWING YEAR. THE LETTERS ARE REVIEWED BY THE BOARD AND DECISIONS ARE MADE ON WHICH ORGANIZATIONS WILL BE INVITED TO APPLY. THE BOARD PROVIDES APPROVALS AND A FUNDING SCHEDULE IS CREATED IN JANUARY FOR THE YEAR. RESERVE GRANTS: THE BOARD BUDGETS A RESERVE FUND FOR GRANT AWARDS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR OUTSIDE THE NORMAL GRANT CYCLE. CEO'S/PRESIDENT'S FUND GRANTS: THE BOARD BUDGETS A FUND EACH YEAR THAT PROVIDES THE PRESIDENT/CEO THE DISCRETION TO AWARD GRANTS UP TO $2,000 EACH TO NONPROFITS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. SCHOLARSHIPS: EACH HIGH SCHOOL IN NAPA COUNTY IS GRANTED $5,000 EACH EVERY YEAR TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS. TEACHER STIPEND: EACH ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL IN NAPA COUNTY HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO APPLY FOR TWO STIPENDS EVERY YEAR UP TO $500 EACH FOR FIELD TRIPS, INSTRUCTION SUPPLIES, BOOKS, AND MORE. Visit their website for more information. You can also use Signal990 to research their grant history and find the best approach.

Year	Total Granted	Grants Made	Avg Grant
2024	$3,450,600	78	$44,238
2023	$2,680,796	86	$31,172
2021	$6,121,708	133	$46,028

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