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Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Foundation

Public charity · Grantmaker Los Gatos, CA EIN: 77-0495708 Website

To provide training of personnel and training equipment for the los gatos-monte sereno police department, a municipal corporation of the state of California.

Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Foundation at a glance

In short: Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Foundation gave $68K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $68K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2025)
$68,112
Grants made (2025)
1
Average grant
$68,112
Median grant
$68,112
Total assets
$161,294
+156.8% vs 2024
Primary geography
California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Who Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Foundation funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2025

Los Gatos Police Department: $68KLos Gatos Police Department$68K

The largest 2025 recipient was Los Gatos Police Department ($68K).

Grant Size Distribution

1 grant across all recorded years

<$50K1$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

States

Cities

Los Gatos

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K$80K0 grants2023 0 grants2024 1 grant2025

In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $68K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Los Gatos Police Department Los Gatos, CAGeneral Support$68,112
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2025$161,294$194,357$95,874$68,1121$135
2024$62,811$96,407$86,751———
2023$53,968$72,722$85,678———

About Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Foundation is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Los Gatos, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $161K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $68K. Net investment income was $135.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Foundation is led by Jonathan Knowles, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Jonathan Knowles

    President

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Eric Drew

    Secretary

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ginger Taylor McDonald

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Megan Shea

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Patrick Moeckler

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Patti Perry

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Stephen M. Rice

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sue Farwell

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Teri Hope

    Vice President

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Foundation

How much does Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Foundation give each year?

Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Foundation gave $68K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.

How large is Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Foundation?

Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Foundation reported $161K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $194K.

What is Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Foundation?

Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Foundation is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Los Gatos, CA. It holds $161K in total assets as of 2025.

Where does Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Foundation operate?

Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Foundation has awarded grants in California.

What is Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Foundation's EIN?

Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0495708. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

(1)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)

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