California Grape Rootstock Research Foundation
To fund and support grape rootstock research.
California Grape Rootstock Research Foundation at a glance
In short: California Grape Rootstock Research Foundation gave $268K across 4 grants in 2026 (avg $67K), mostly in California. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $268,082
- +182.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 4
- +100.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $67,021
- +41.2% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $49,442
- Total assets
- $2,274,120
- -3.5% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- California (71% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who California Grape Rootstock Research Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was The Regents of the University of California ($159K). Together the top 4 received $268K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 10 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How California Grape Rootstock Research Foundation gives
- Giving grew 732% from 2023 to 2026. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2023) to $562K (2022). In 2026 it made 4 grants totaling $268K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Regents of the University of California Los Angeles, CA | Research | $159,198 |
| University of Kentucky Research Foundation Lexington, KY | Research | $78,884 |
| Usda ARS Albany, CA | Research | $20,000 |
| Regents of the University of California Berkeley Berkeley, CA | Research | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,274,120 | $233,779 | $390,317 | $268,082 | 4 | $208,779 |
| 2025 | $2,356,174 | $321,907 | $121,292 | $94,955 | 2 | $170,907 |
| 2024 | $2,162,322 | $245,605 | $284,290 | $260,220 | 2 | $94,855 |
| 2023 | $2,015,019 | $230,919 | $53,069 | $32,225 | 1 | $79,169 |
| 2022 | $1,990,350 | $369,642 | $591,137 | $561,940 | 1 | $167,942 |
| 2021 | $2,361,374 | $308,520 | $93,147 | $70,800 | 1 | $158,370 |
| 2020 | $1,828,236 | $222,343 | $67,740 | $45,000 | 1 | $71,532 |
About California Grape Rootstock Research Foundation
Based on IRS filings
California Grape Rootstock Research Foundation is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Sacramento, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 4 grants totaling $268K. Net investment income was $209K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
California Grape Rootstock Research Foundation is led by Rich Schaefers, Chairman since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Rich Schaefers
Chairman
Director → Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Frick
Trustee
Secretary → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ernie Bowman
Trustee
Vice Chairman → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Pratt
Trustee
Chairman → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Walker
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Zaninovich
Vice Chairman
Director → Vice Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry Bettiga
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debbie Murdock
Executive Di
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Nick Dokoozlian (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about California Grape Rootstock Research Foundation
How much does California Grape Rootstock Research Foundation give each year?
California Grape Rootstock Research Foundation gave $268K across 4 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $95K across 2 grants.
What is California Grape Rootstock Research Foundation's typical grant size?
California Grape Rootstock Research Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $49,442, and its average grant was $67,021, across 4 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Where does California Grape Rootstock Research Foundation give grants?
California Grape Rootstock Research Foundation gives mostly in California: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kentucky (29%).
Does California Grape Rootstock Research Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on California Grape Rootstock Research Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Research" (4 grants).
How large is California Grape Rootstock Research Foundation?
California Grape Rootstock Research Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $234K.
What is California Grape Rootstock Research Foundation?
California Grape Rootstock Research Foundation is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Sacramento, CA. It holds $2.3M in total assets as of 2026.
What is California Grape Rootstock Research Foundation's EIN?
California Grape Rootstock Research Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3373651. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 31, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 26, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 25, 2024)
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