Niebla Foundation Inc
Niebla Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in San Francisco, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including California nonprofits and a contribution to a donor-advised fund.
Niebla Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Niebla Foundation Inc gave $6.5M across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $270K), mostly in New York. 9% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,480,078
- +1356.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $270,003
- +1234.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $7,054,529
- -38.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (2 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (94% 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 Niebla Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 193337, San Francisco, CA 94119
Phone: (415) 362-5990
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Niebla Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Schwab Charitable Fund ($6.1M). Together the top 10 received $6.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
114 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 105 grants of 114 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 6% to recipients in California. The largest grant was to a New York recipient; several other listed grants went to California organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Niebla Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 23 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $3M; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $3M first-time, $10K repeat.
- 91% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 2412% 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 $254K (2020) to $6.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $6.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable Fund New York, NY | Donor Advised Fund | $6,070,078 |
| Save the Redwoods San Francisco, CA | For General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Oakland Zoo Oakland, CA | For General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Marine Mammal Center Sausalito, CA | For General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Community Music Center San Francisco, CA | For General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Samaritan House San Mateo, CA | For General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Ravenswood Family Health Center East Palo Alto, CA | For General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| International Bird Rescue Fairfield, CA | For General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Second Harvest San Jose, CA | For General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Peninsula Volunteers Menlo Park, CA | Support the Welfare of Senior Citizens | $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 | $7,054,529 | $1,067,451 | $6,713,117 | $6,480,078 | 24 | $6,607,378 | $1,057,060 | $619,538 |
| 2023 | $11,485,514 | $1,486,045 | $645,670 | $445,000 | 22 | $545,008 | $1,221,965 | $505,603 |
| 2022 | $10,413,905 | $1,343,254 | $665,819 | $412,500 | 22 | $535,860 | $614,583 | $541,046 |
| 2021 | $9,736,470 | $2,356,827 | $503,898 | $258,000 | 23 | $375,655 | $1,395,276 | $528,063 |
| 2020 | $7,883,541 | $2,154,385 | $458,780 | $253,500 | 23 | — | $954,260 | $375,204 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Niebla Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $620K 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 show support for organizations working in areas including wildlife and environmental work, community services, music, and senior welfare. For example, International Bird Rescue describes its mission as rescuing waterbirds in crisis, while Samaritan House says it provides food, shelter access, healthcare, and other supportive services to people in need. Community Music Center says it makes music accessible regardless of financial means, and Peninsula Volunteers describes programs supporting seniors’ dignity, independence, and engagement.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 24 grants totaling $6,480,078. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $6,070,078, with a median of $12,500. The largest grant, $6,070,078 to Schwab Charitable Fund, was designated for a donor-advised fund. Other notable grants included $50,000 each to Save the Redwoods and Oakland Zoo, and $25,000 each to Marine Mammal Center, Community Music Center, Samaritan House, Ravenswood Family Health Center, and International Bird Rescue.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dina Solomon as president, Marilyn Solomon as vice president/secretary, and David Solomon as treasurer.
Niebla Foundation Inc is led by Dina Solomon, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dina Solomon
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$35K (2020) → $0 (2024)
David Solomon
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marilyn Solomon
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $35K, to Dina Solomon (President).
Frequently asked questions about Niebla Foundation Inc
How much does Niebla Foundation Inc give each year?
Niebla Foundation Inc gave $6.5M across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $445K across 22 grants.
What is Niebla Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Niebla Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $12,500, and its average grant was $270,003, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Niebla Foundation Inc that year got $3M on average.
Where does Niebla Foundation Inc give grants?
Niebla Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (7 grants), Oakland, CA (2 grants), East Palo Alto, CA (2 grants) and Menlo Park, CA (2 grants).
Does Niebla Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 38% of Niebla Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Niebla Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Niebla Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Schwab Charitable Fund ($6,070,078), Oakland Zoo ($65,000 across 2 grants) and Save the Redwoods ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Niebla Foundation Inc?
Niebla Foundation Inc reported $7.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $620K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Niebla Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including wildlife and environmental work, community services, music, and senior welfare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Niebla Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 Niebla Foundation Inc's EIN?
Niebla Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3882457. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Niebla Foundation Inc 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 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Niebla Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/niebla-foundation-inc-morg_f94f8ad8fece4f3bb5e3fd81ac4f9eda
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