Rick and Marcie Sexauer Foundation
The Rick and Marcie Sexauer Foundation is a private foundation based in Camarillo, California. Its 2021 filing reports grants for scholarships and contributions to charitable organizations. The most recent filing on record is for 2021, with no filings since; the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Rick and Marcie Sexauer Foundation at a glance
In short: Rick and Marcie Sexauer Foundation gave $247K across 26 grants in 2021 (avg $10K), mostly in California. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $247,289
- +269.5% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 26
- +100.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $9,511
- +84.8% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $8,873
- Total assets
- $591,385
- -20.8% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- California (72% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Rick and Marcie Sexauer Foundation
- 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: 2517 La Sierra Ct, Camarillo, CA 93012
Phone: (805) 484-8771
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rick and Marcie Sexauer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was CASA of Ventura County ($30K). Together the top 10 received $161K.
Organizations only. It also paid 6 individual scholarships ($55,656), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 39 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2021, 72% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 20% to New York, 4% to Massachusetts, and 4% to Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
How Rick and Marcie Sexauer Foundation gives
- 35% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
- In 2021 it paid out 504% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $67K (2020) to $247K (2021). In 2021 it made 26 grants totaling $247K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CASA of Ventura County Camarillo, CA | Donation | $30,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation New York, NY | Donation - for Scholarships | $30,000 |
| World Vision Monrovia, CA | Donation | $25,000 |
| 6 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $55,656 |
| Meadowlark Service League Camarillo, CA | Charitable Contribution to Scholarship Fund | $14,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Camarillo Camarillo, CA | Building Fund | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Donation | $10,000 |
| Food Share of Ventura County Oxnard, CA | Donation | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | Scholarship for College Student | $10,000 |
| Pace University New York, NY | Scholarship for College Student | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $591,385 | $92,725 | $250,557 | $247,289 | 26 | $247,289 | $92,725 | $49,033 |
| 2020 | $747,143 | $18,517 | $71,454 | $66,920 | 13 | — | $18,517 | $47,076 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rick and Marcie Sexauer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $49K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants included scholarships for college students, contributions to charities, and support for a building fund. The grantees represent a range of charitable and educational activities. For example, CASA of Ventura County says it works to ensure court-dependent children who have experienced abuse or neglect have safety, permanence, and a volunteer advocate. The Boys & Girls Club of Camarillo says it helps young people reach their potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Pace University describes its mission as educating “thinking professionals,” while MIT says it advances knowledge and educates students in science, technology, and other areas of scholarship.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation made 26 grants totaling $247,289. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $30,000, with a median of $8,873. Examples include $30,000 to CASA of Ventura County, $30,000 to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for scholarships, $25,000 to World Vision, and $14,737 to California State University Long Beach for a college student scholarship. It also gave $14,000 to Meadowlark Service League for a scholarship fund, $10,000 each to the Boys & Girls Club of Camarillo, Doctors Without Borders, Food Share of Ventura County, MIT, and Pace University, and $10,434 to UCLA for a college student scholarship.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists Eric Sexauer as president and treasurer, and Marcella Sexauer as vice president and secretary.
Rick and Marcie Sexauer Foundation is led by Eric Sexauer, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Eric Sexauer
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcella Sexauer
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Rick and Marcie Sexauer Foundation
How much does Rick and Marcie Sexauer Foundation give each year?
Rick and Marcie Sexauer Foundation gave $247K across 26 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $67K across 13 grants.
What is Rick and Marcie Sexauer Foundation's typical grant size?
Rick and Marcie Sexauer Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $8,873, and its average grant was $9,511, across 26 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Rick and Marcie Sexauer Foundation give grants?
Rick and Marcie Sexauer Foundation gives mostly in California: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Camarillo, CA (5 grants), New York, NY (3 grants), Oxnard, CA (2 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Rick and Marcie Sexauer Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on Rick and Marcie Sexauer Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship for College Student" (11 grants), "Donation" (6 grants) and "Scholarship for College Students" (3 grants).
Who are Rick and Marcie Sexauer Foundation's largest grantees?
Rick and Marcie Sexauer Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include CASA of Ventura County ($30,000), Michael J Fox Foundation ($30,000) and World Vision ($25,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 6 individual scholarships ($55,656), which are not listed by name. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How large is Rick and Marcie Sexauer Foundation?
Rick and Marcie Sexauer Foundation reported $591K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $247K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $49K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Rick and Marcie Sexauer Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants included scholarships for college students, contributions to charities, and support for a building fund. The grantees represent a range of charitable and educational activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rick and Marcie Sexauer Foundation?
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 Rick and Marcie Sexauer Foundation's EIN?
Rick and Marcie Sexauer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2808255. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Does Rick and Marcie Sexauer 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 October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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