Glasser Family Fund
The Glasser Family Fund is a private foundation based in Oakland, California. Its 2025 filing is marked as a final return, indicating that the fund appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Glasser Family Fund at a glance
In short: Glasser Family Fund gave $805 across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $805), mostly in California. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $805
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- Average grant
- $805
- Median grant
- $805
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Glasser Family Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its 2025 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Because that filing is marked as final, this should not be treated as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Rw-1980 Mountain Blvd 202, Oakland, CA 94611
Phone: (415) 271-8585
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Glasser Family Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust (DAF) ($805).
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 70 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported grant dollars in 2026 went to a recipient in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Glasser Family Fund gives
- Giving fell 100% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF 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 $805 (2026) to $1.1M (2023). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $805.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust (DAF) Menlo Park, CA | Donation to donor advised fund with grant goals consistent with glasser family fund. | $805 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | $28,624 | $805 | 1 | $13,802 | — | $287 |
| 2025 | $28,624 | $24 | $17,988 | — | — | $14,071 | — | $2,124 |
| 2024 | $46,588 | $5,596 | $53,370 | $17,000 | 3 | $22,277 | — | $7,611 |
| 2023 | $94,362 | $21,319 | $1,075,859 | $1,054,409 | 33 | $1,059,714 | $1,869 | $50,024 |
| 2022 | $1,148,902 | $18,734 | $235,964 | $214,000 | 33 | $220,765 | $167 | $62,854 |
| 2021 | $1,366,132 | $1,004,999 | $193,945 | $187,002 | 29 | $190,114 | $1,068 | $30,394 |
| 2020 | $555,078 | $298,543 | $367,994 | $357,040 | 27 | — | — | $20,021 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Glasser Family Fund reported a distributable amount of $287 for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
The fund reported one grant totaling $805 in 2026; its sole grant was also its smallest, largest, and median grant that year. In 2024, it reported three grants totaling $17,000. It reported no grants in 2025.
The 2026 grant went to Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust (DAF) in Menlo Park, California: $805. The stated purpose was a donation to a donor-advised fund with grant goals consistent with the Glasser Family Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Barbara Murphy as secretary; Gail Glasser as treasurer and director; and Harvey Glasser as president and director.
Glasser Family Fund is led by Harvey Glasser, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Harvey Glasser
President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$500 (2020) → $0 (2026)
Gail Glasser
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Murphy
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
Frequently asked questions about Glasser Family Fund
How much does Glasser Family Fund give each year?
Glasser Family Fund gave $805 across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
How do I apply for a grant from Glasser Family Fund?
The foundation stated on its 2025 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Glasser Family Fund make grants?
All reported grant dollars in 2026 went to a recipient in California.
How much is Glasser Family Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2026, Glasser Family Fund reported a distributable amount of $287 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Glasser Family Fund's EIN?
Glasser Family Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4732393. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does Glasser Family Fund 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 28, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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