Obren B & Marilyn M Gerich Foundation
The Obren B & Marilyn M Gerich Foundation is a private foundation based in Moorpark, California. In 2024, it reported 18 grants totaling $95,290 to charitable organizations, including religious institutions, humanitarian organizations, and groups working in education and community services.
Obren B & Marilyn M Gerich Foundation at a glance
In short: Obren B & Marilyn M Gerich Foundation gave $95K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), top state Pennsylvania. 6% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $95,290
- -79.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- -41.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,294
- -65.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,250
- Total assets
- $496,089
- -10.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (1 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (38% 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 Obren B & Marilyn M Gerich 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: 6808 Trevino Drive, Moorpark, CA 93021-0000
Phone: (805) 523-2850
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Obren B & Marilyn M Gerich Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Tikhons Orthodox Seminary ($25K). Together the top 10 received $92K.
Grant Size Distribution
140 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 135 grants of 140 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania (38%), Colorado (20%), and California (19%), followed by Arizona (12%) and New York (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Obren B & Marilyn M Gerich Foundation open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 18 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $19K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 64% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 307% of 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 $58K (2021) to $472K (2023). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $95K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Tikhons Orthodox Seminary South Canaan, PA | Contribution Provided | $25,000 |
| Lift up Uganda Berthoud, CO | Contribution Provided | $19,480 |
| St Stevens Serbian Orthodox Cathedral Alhambra, CA | Contribution Provided | $13,600 |
| FOCUS North America Carnegie, PA | Contribution Provided | $11,000 |
| St Paisius Womens Monastery Safford, AZ | Contribution Provided | $11,000 |
| St Vladimirs Seminary Yonkers, NY | Contribution Provided | $6,000 |
| Chi Omega Foundation Memphis, TN | Contribution Provided | $1,500 |
| Trinity Lutheran Church Simi Valley, CA | Contribution Provided | $1,500 |
| Western American Diocese Alhambra, CA | Contribution Provided | $1,500 |
| Samaritans Purse Boone, NC | Contribution Provided | $1,000 |
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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 | $496,089 | $40,236 | $108,015 | $95,290 | 18 | $95,290 | $34,043 | $31,050 |
| 2023 | $556,754 | $368,283 | $482,140 | $472,276 | 31 | $472,276 | $362,578 | $33,442 |
| 2022 | $669,116 | $44,043 | $175,086 | $172,537 | 38 | $173,811 | $42,121 | $60,751 |
| 2021 | $815,935 | $32,035 | $60,834 | $58,041 | 26 | $59,437 | $30,638 | $62,122 |
| 2020 | $844,734 | $37,805 | $77,582 | $73,675 | 27 | — | $36,351 | $56,511 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Obren B & Marilyn M Gerich Foundation reported a distributable amount of $31K 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 a range of organizations. For example, Lift Up Uganda describes its work as improving health and education in northern Uganda and encouraging self-sufficiency. FOCUS North America says it serves people in need by providing food, clothing, shelter, and other forms of assistance. Chi Omega Foundation describes its work as supporting educational and leadership development through scholarships, grants, and learning opportunities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 18 grants totaling $95,290. Awards ranged from $250 to $25,000, with a median grant of $1,250. The filing lists grant purposes as “contribution provided.”
Largest reported grants included $25,000 to St Tikhons Orthodox Seminary, $19,480 to Lift Up Uganda, $13,600 to St Stevens Serbian Orthodox Cathedral, and $11,000 each to FOCUS North America and St Paisius Womens Monastery. Other reported grants included $6,000 to St Vladimirs Seminary, $1,500 each to Chi Omega Foundation, Trinity Lutheran Church, and Western American Diocese, and $1,000 to Samaritan’s Purse. The foundation also gave $500 to International Orthodox Christian Charities. Other 2024 recipients described in their own statements include Food Share, which says it feeds people experiencing hunger in Ventura County, and Serbian United Benevolent Society, which describes cemetery and burial-related services.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Obren B Gerich as President and Director; Marilyn M Gerich as Secretary and Director; Carrie G Bullard and Julia G Brankovic as Vice Presidents and Directors; and Brian D Bullard and Alex Brankovic as Directors.
Obren B & Marilyn M Gerich Foundation is led by Obren B Gerich, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Obren B Gerich
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Alex Brankovic
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brian D Bullard
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carrie G Bullard
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julia G Brankovic
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marilyn M Gerich
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
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 Obren B & Marilyn M Gerich Foundation
How much does Obren B & Marilyn M Gerich Foundation give each year?
Obren B & Marilyn M Gerich Foundation gave $95K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $472K across 31 grants.
What is Obren B & Marilyn M Gerich Foundation's typical grant size?
Obren B & Marilyn M Gerich Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,250, and its average grant was $5,294, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Obren B & Marilyn M Gerich Foundation that year got $19K on average.
Where does Obren B & Marilyn M Gerich Foundation give grants?
Obren B & Marilyn M Gerich Foundation's top state is Pennsylvania, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (20%) and California (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Alhambra, CA (2 grants).
Does Obren B & Marilyn M Gerich Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Obren B & Marilyn M Gerich Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution Provided" (18 grants).
Who are Obren B & Marilyn M Gerich Foundation's largest grantees?
Obren B & Marilyn M Gerich Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include St Tikhons Orthodox Seminary ($25,000), Lift up Uganda ($19,480) and St Stevens Serbian Orthodox Cathedral ($13,600), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Obren B & Marilyn M Gerich Foundation?
Obren B & Marilyn M Gerich Foundation reported $496K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $95K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $31K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Obren B & Marilyn M Gerich Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Lift Up Uganda describes its work as improving health and education in northern Uganda and encouraging self-sufficiency. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Obren B & Marilyn M Gerich 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 Obren B & Marilyn M Gerich Foundation's EIN?
Obren B & Marilyn M Gerich Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3686022. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Obren B & Marilyn M Gerich 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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