Rickey & Robbi Gelb Charitable
Rickey & Robbi Gelb Charitable is a private foundation based in Van Nuys, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants primarily for scholarships, alongside grants for general purposes.
Rickey & Robbi Gelb Charitable at a glance
In short: Rickey & Robbi Gelb Charitable gave $140K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $140,259
- -5.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,789
- +89.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $2,277,039
- +26.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% 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 Rickey & Robbi Gelb Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 8370, Van Nuys, CA 91409
Phone: (818) 377-2277
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rickey & Robbi Gelb Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was 99 Individual Scholarships Reg Sec ($112K). Together the top 10 received $133K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($7,054), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 76 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Rickey & Robbi Gelb Charitable gives
- 80% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 81% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 215% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $78K (2021) to $177K (2022). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $140K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 99 Individual Scholarships Reg Sec Van Nuys, CA | Scholarship Award | $112,000 |
| Chabad of the Valley Tarzana, CA | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $7,054 |
| Discover Cube Los Angeles Sylmar, CA | General Purpose | $3,700 |
| California State University - Northridge Northridge, CA | General Purpose | $3,655 |
| Expediente Rojo Project Los Angeles, CA | Scholarships | $2,550 |
| Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Child Development Institute Reseda, CA | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Discover Cube Los Angeles Sylmar, CA | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| The Valley Economic Alliance Sherman Oaks, CA | General Purpose | $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 | $2,277,039 | $-37,175 | $154,252 | $140,259 | 13 | $141,921 | $20,294 | $65,935 |
| 2023 | $1,805,611 | $73,216 | $159,436 | $148,053 | 26 | $148,053 | $58,494 | $86,557 |
| 2022 | $1,891,178 | $53,341 | $191,088 | $176,794 | 27 | $176,794 | $36,798 | $95,838 |
| 2021 | $2,028,387 | $893,001 | $105,504 | $77,500 | 9 | $77,692 | $15,258 | $71,305 |
| 2020 | $1,241,188 | $24,172 | $90,829 | $85,000 | 1 | — | $12,791 | $33,861 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rickey & Robbi Gelb Charitable reported a distributable amount of $66K 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 included scholarship awards and grants designated for general purposes. Among the recipients, California State University, Northridge says its mission is to support and enhance the university by raising, investing, and managing private philanthropic gifts. The Valley Economic Alliance describes its mission as uniting regional stakeholders to raise living standards and economic vitality. OneGeneration says it enriches the lives of seniors, children, and families and promotes healthy aging.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $140,259. Grant amounts ranged from $300 to $112,000, with a median of $2,500.
The largest reported grant was $112,000 for “99 Individual Scholarships Reg Sec” in Van Nuys, designated as a scholarship award. Other notable grants included $5,000 each to Chabad of the Valley for scholarships and an individual recipient Valley College Foundation for scholarships; $3,700 to an individual recipient for general purposes; and $3,655 to California State University, Northridge for general purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Richard Gelb as president and Roberta Gelb as secretary. It also lists Brian H Standing, Barry Allen, Yale Weiser, Gloria Pollack, Valerie Dusablon, and Lisa Gelb as directors, and David Friedrich as CFO.
Rickey & Robbi Gelb Charitable is led by Richard Gelb, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard Gelb
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Barry Allen
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brian H. Standing
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gloria Pollack
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lisa Gelb
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Valerie Dusablon
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Yale Weiser
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David Friedrich
CFO
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Roberta Gelb
Secretary
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 Rickey & Robbi Gelb Charitable
How much does Rickey & Robbi Gelb Charitable give each year?
Rickey & Robbi Gelb Charitable gave $140K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $148K across 26 grants.
What is Rickey & Robbi Gelb Charitable's typical grant size?
Rickey & Robbi Gelb Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $10,789, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Rickey & Robbi Gelb Charitable give grants?
Rickey & Robbi Gelb Charitable gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Van Nuys, CA (2 grants), Los Angeles, CA (2 grants) and Sylmar, CA (2 grants).
Does Rickey & Robbi Gelb Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 46% of Rickey & Robbi Gelb Charitable's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (6 grants).
Who are Rickey & Robbi Gelb Charitable's largest grantees?
Rickey & Robbi Gelb Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include 99 Individual Scholarships Reg Sec ($112,000), Chabad of the Valley ($5,000) and Discover Cube Los Angeles ($4,700 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($7,054), which are not listed by name. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Rickey & Robbi Gelb Charitable?
Rickey & Robbi Gelb Charitable reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $142K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $66K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Rickey & Robbi Gelb Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included scholarship awards and grants designated for general purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rickey & Robbi Gelb Charitable?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; 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 Rickey & Robbi Gelb Charitable's EIN?
Rickey & Robbi Gelb Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4643807. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Rickey & Robbi Gelb Charitable 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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