Next Octave Foundation
Next Octave Foundation is a private foundation based in Soquel, California. Its 2024 filing reports 11 grants totaling $575,000 to recipients in several states, for projects including media and content creation, education, health, collaboration, journalism, and technology.
Next Octave Foundation at a glance
In short: Next Octave Foundation gave $575K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $52K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $575,000
- +35.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +37.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $52,273
- -1.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $3,378,194
- +510.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (26% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Next Octave Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5200 Ironwood Dr, Soquel, CA 95073
Phone: (831) 464-1777
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Next Octave Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Torus Media LLC ($75K). Together the top 10 received $525K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states. The largest stated state shares were California (26%) and Florida (22%), followed by New Jersey, Nebraska, and Arizona (9% each).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Next Octave Foundation gives
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 776% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $425K (2023) to $575K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $575K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Torus Media LLC Miami, FL | Creation of new video and written content exploring data ownership, privacy, and potential remuneration for citizens for sharing their personal online data | $75,000 |
| Andrew Freeman Coherence Education Santa Cruz, CA | Offering of courses to children and young adults to explore new scientific concepts including basis of a unified field philosophy | $50,000 |
| Children's Health Defense Franklin Lakes, NJ | Health Education | $50,000 |
| Good of the Whole Inc Minden, NE | Developing and Testing Organizational Model for Effective Collaboration | $50,000 |
| Larken Rose Phoenix, AZ | Creation of new content, visuals, technology providing self-directive interactive exploration of worldview to expose values and logical consequences of living in accord with them. | $50,000 |
| Radio Showco USA LLC Kissimmee, FL | Creation and free distribution of a new book, written and audio, on peaceful parenting | $50,000 |
| Safeblood Foundation Inc Quincy, CA | Infrastructure for Self-Directed Blood Transfusions | $50,000 |
| Jeremy Hammond Worldview Media LLC Petoskey, MI | Developing Model for Self-Sustaining Independent Journalism | $50,000 |
| Judith Richards - TRTP US Inc Dover, DE | New Model of Trauma Therapy | $50,000 |
| Protection of the Educational Rights of Kids (Perk) Newbury Park, CA | Developing Model for Self-Sustaining Independent Journalism | $50,000 |
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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 | $3,378,194 | $3,664,814 | $842,980 | $575,000 | 11 | $675,831 | $3,561,308 | $87,113 |
| 2023 | $553,590 | $1,037,450 | $484,068 | $425,000 | 8 | $456,742 | $1,009,712 | $3,179 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Next Octave Foundation reported a distributable amount of $87K 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 for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include projects addressing data ownership and privacy, education, health, organizational collaboration, independent journalism, trauma therapy, and technology.
Among its grantees, Children’s Health Defense describes its mission as ending childhood health epidemics by eliminating toxic exposure. The organization says it seeks to protect children’s health by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, holding responsible parties accountable, and establishing safeguards against future harm.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $575,000. Grant amounts ranged from $50,000 to $75,000, with a median of $50,000.
Selected 2024 grants include $75,000 to Torus Media LLC for new video and written content exploring data ownership, privacy, and potential remuneration for sharing personal online data; and $50,000 each to Andrew Freeman Coherence Education for courses exploring scientific concepts, Children’s Health Defense for health education, Good of the Whole Inc for developing and testing an organizational model for collaboration, and SafeBlood Foundation Inc for infrastructure for self-directed blood transfusions. Other $50,000 grants included support for content and tools related to worldview exploration, peaceful parenting, independent journalism, trauma therapy, and privacy-protective technology.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kimberly Carter Gamble as executive director; Foster Gamble as president/CEO; Teresa Collins and Rob Leslie as chairs of the board; Ray Gale as treasurer; and Marshall Lefferts as secretary.
Next Octave Foundation is led by Foster Gamble, President & CEO on every filing since 2023; all 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Foster Gamble
President & CEO
On filings since 2023
4.6 hrs/week
$18K (2023) → $58K (2024)
Kimberly Carter Gamble
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
4.6 hrs/week
$18K (2023) → $58K (2024)
Teresa Collins
Chair of the Board
On filings since 2023
0.6 hrs/week
$2K (2023) → $1K (2024)
Rob Leslie
Chair of the Board
New on the 2024 filing
0.6 hrs/week
$500 (2024)
Marshall Lefferts
Secretary
On filings since 2023
0.7 hrs/week
$2K (2023) → $500 (2024)
Ray Gale
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
0.6 hrs/week
$2K (2023) → $1K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $58K, to Kimberly Carter Gamble (Executive Director). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Next Octave Foundation
How much does Next Octave Foundation give each year?
Next Octave Foundation gave $575K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $425K across 8 grants.
What is Next Octave Foundation's typical grant size?
Next Octave Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $52,273, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Next Octave Foundation give grants?
Next Octave Foundation's top state is California, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (22%) and New Jersey (9%).
Does Next Octave Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Next Octave Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Next Octave Foundation's largest grantees?
Next Octave Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Torus Media LLC ($75,000), Andrew Freeman Coherence Education ($50,000) and Children's Health Defense ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Next Octave Foundation?
Next Octave Foundation reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $676K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $87K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Next Octave Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include projects addressing data ownership and privacy, education, health, organizational collaboration, independent journalism, trauma therapy, and technology. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Next Octave Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Next Octave Foundation's EIN?
Next Octave Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-2959326. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does Next Octave 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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