G Fredrick Charitable Foundation
The G Fredrick Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Novato, California. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2024 recipients included organizations working in areas such as education, marine conservation, music, community services, and the arts.
G Fredrick Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: G Fredrick Charitable Foundation gave $702K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $41K), mostly in California. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $702,000
- -21.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $41,294
- -26.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $674,923
- +356.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (6 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (64% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to G Fredrick Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1500 Grant Avenue 210, Novato, CA 94947
Phone: (415) 561-3456
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who G Fredrick Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Empower Me Academy ($250K). Together the top 10 received $656K.
Grant Size Distribution
92 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 92 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went primarily to recipients in California (64%) and Washington, DC (20%). Other recipient states included Pennsylvania (5%), Vermont (4%), and Ohio (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is G Fredrick Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 15 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $69K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $40K repeat.
- 47% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 27% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $468K (2022) to $967K (2021). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $702K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Empower Me Academy San Francisco, CA | General Support | $250,000 |
| OSA Conservation Washington, DC | General Support | $139,000 |
| Innoceana Riverside, CA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Human Needs Project San Rafael, CA | General Support | $40,000 |
| Music Heals International Mill Valley, CA | General Support | $40,000 |
| Amigos of Costa Rica West Chester, PA | General Support | $32,000 |
| Inquiring Systems Inc Santa Rosa, CA | Support of Wildtender | $25,000 |
| One Tree Planted Shelburne, VT | General Support | $25,000 |
| Cleveland Film Society Cleveland, OH | General Support | $20,000 |
| Earth University Foundation Atlanta, GA | General Support | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $674,923 | $1,233,379 | $706,348 | $702,000 | 17 | $702,327 | $3,262 | $12,792 |
| 2023 | $147,892 | $1,005,765 | $899,137 | $894,600 | 16 | $894,725 | $5,555 | $14,873 |
| 2022 | $41,264 | $475,000 | $472,236 | $468,000 | 19 | $468,000 | — | $10,239 |
| 2021 | $38,500 | $976,000 | $971,081 | $966,650 | 24 | $966,650 | — | $21,297 |
| 2020 | $33,581 | $542,025 | $537,268 | $535,000 | 16 | — | — | $4,519 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, G Fredrick Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Empower Me Academy says it teaches skills and fundamentals to student-athletes. Innoceana describes its work as marine conservation through research and education, while Music Heals International says it brings music to children as a means of education, creativity, and healing. Human Needs Project describes building community centers that provide services including clean water, education, and skills training. The Cleveland Film Society says it promotes significant film arts through education and exhibition.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $702,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $250,000, with a median grant of $20,000. The largest awards included $250,000 to Empower Me Academy and $139,000 to Osa Conservation, both for general support. Other grants included $50,000 to Innoceana, $40,000 each to Human Needs Project and Music Heals International, and $32,000 to Amigos of Costa Rica.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
George F. Gund IV is listed as chair, secretary, and treasurer on the 2024 filing.
G Fredrick Charitable Foundation is led by George F. Gund IV, Chair, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
George F. Gund IV
Chair, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 G Fredrick Charitable Foundation
How much does G Fredrick Charitable Foundation give each year?
G Fredrick Charitable Foundation gave $702K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $895K across 16 grants.
What is G Fredrick Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
G Fredrick Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $41,294, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from G Fredrick Charitable Foundation that year got $14K on average.
Where does G Fredrick Charitable Foundation give grants?
G Fredrick Charitable Foundation gives mostly in California: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (3 grants), San Rafael, CA (3 grants) and Santa Rosa, CA (2 grants).
Does G Fredrick Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 82% of G Fredrick Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are G Fredrick Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
G Fredrick Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Empower Me Academy ($250,000), OSA Conservation ($139,000) and Human Needs Project ($60,000 across 3 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is G Fredrick Charitable Foundation?
G Fredrick Charitable Foundation reported $675K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $702K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does G Fredrick Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Empower Me Academy says it teaches skills and fundamentals to student-athletes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from G Fredrick Charitable Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is G Fredrick Charitable Foundation's EIN?
G Fredrick Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4984870. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does G Fredrick Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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