Ronald D & Lily H Glosser Foundation
The Ronald D & Lily H Glosser Foundation is a private foundation based in Greenwood, California. In its 2025 filing, it reported giving $44,700 through 19 grants to charitable organizations.
Ronald D & Lily H Glosser Foundation at a glance
In short: Ronald D & Lily H Glosser Foundation gave $45K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state California. 42% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $44,700
- +71.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- +58.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,353
- +8.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $290,052
- -10.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (8 of 19, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (39% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ronald D & Lily H Glosser 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: 2501 Peaceful Glen Way, Greenwood, CA 95635
Phone: (916) 458-2029
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ronald D & Lily H Glosser Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Last Chance Corral ($10K). Together the top 10 received $38K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($100), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 73 grants of 73 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in California (39%), Ohio (27%), Washington (10%), Washington, DC (7%), and Texas (6%). The listed grants also included recipients in Illinois and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Ronald D & Lily H Glosser Foundation open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 19 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 42% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 129% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 274% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2022) to $45K (2025). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Last Chance Corral Athens, OH | Funding for the Rehabilitation of Equine | $10,000 |
| The Campanile Foundation San Diego, CA | Funding for Education - College Student Grants | $5,500 |
| Bavc Media San Francisco, CA | Funding for empowering media makers to inspire social change | $5,100 |
| Habitat for Humanity Roseville, CA | Funding for materials to build house for people in need | $5,000 |
| Mobile Loaves & Fishes Austin, TX | Funding to Provide Food to Homeless People | $2,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Funding for Delivering Medial Aid Without Borders | $2,000 |
| Evergreen State College Olympia, WA | Funding for Investing in Education of Future Changemakers | $2,000 |
| From the Heart Productions Oxnard, CA | Funding for Indie Filmmakers | $2,000 |
| One Acre Fund Highland Park, IL | Funding for tools and seed to african smallholder farmers | $2,000 |
| Seattle Symphony Seattle, WA | Funding for Music Education | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $290,052 | $18,162 | $51,216 | $44,700 | 19 | $47,509 | $15,015 | $17,350 |
| 2024 | $323,106 | $50,161 | $31,313 | $26,000 | 12 | $28,584 | $47,432 | $16,756 |
| 2023 | $304,370 | $10,536 | $36,970 | $31,500 | 16 | $33,991 | $8,047 | $17,012 |
| 2022 | $330,995 | $30,767 | $24,898 | $19,500 | 13 | $21,740 | $27,609 | $18,186 |
| 2021 | $325,231 | $20,742 | $45,158 | $39,500 | 13 | $39,500 | $20,742 | $21,409 |
| 2020 | $349,923 | $19,840 | $27,356 | $22,200 | 10 | — | $19,840 | $18,746 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ronald D & Lily H Glosser Foundation reported a distributable amount of $17K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants included support for college student grants, housing construction, food for people experiencing homelessness, independent filmmakers, music education, and aid to children in crisis.
Among its grantees, The Campanile Foundation says its mission is to provide San Diego State University with community expertise, oversight, and advocacy to increase private giving and manage the university’s philanthropic assets. From The Heart Productions says it helps independent filmmakers create and complete films that make a difference through fiscal sponsorship, grants, education, mentorship, and community support. One Acre Fund says it works to empower farm families in Africa to address hunger and poverty.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $44,700 through 19 grants. Grants ranged from $100 to $10,000, with a median grant of $2,000.
Notable 2025 grants included $10,000 to Last Chance Corral for equine rehabilitation; $5,500 to The Campanile Foundation for college student grants; $5,100 to BAVC Media to empower media makers to inspire social change; and $5,000 to Habitat for Humanity for materials to build a house for people in need. Other grants included $2,500 to Mobile Loaves & Fishes for food for people experiencing homelessness, and $2,000 each to From The Heart Productions for independent filmmakers, One Acre Fund for tools and seed for African smallholder farmers, and Seattle Symphony for music education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Jennifer Whitney is listed as a trustee on the 2025 filing.
Ronald D & Lily H Glosser Foundation is led by Jennifer Whitney, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jennifer Whitney
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lily H. Glosser (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Ronald D & Lily H Glosser Foundation
How much does Ronald D & Lily H Glosser Foundation give each year?
Ronald D & Lily H Glosser Foundation gave $45K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $26K across 12 grants.
What is Ronald D & Lily H Glosser Foundation's typical grant size?
Ronald D & Lily H Glosser Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,353, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ronald D & Lily H Glosser Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Ronald D & Lily H Glosser Foundation give grants?
Ronald D & Lily H Glosser Foundation's top state is California, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Ohio (27%) and Washington (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants), Olympia, WA (2 grants) and Cleveland, OH (2 grants).
Does Ronald D & Lily H Glosser Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Ronald D & Lily H Glosser Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Ronald D & Lily H Glosser Foundation's largest grantees?
Ronald D & Lily H Glosser Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Last Chance Corral ($10,000), The Campanile Foundation ($5,500) and Bavc Media ($5,100), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($100), which are not listed by name. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ronald D & Lily H Glosser Foundation?
Ronald D & Lily H Glosser Foundation reported $290K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $48K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ronald D & Lily H Glosser Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for college student grants, housing construction, food for people experiencing homelessness, independent filmmakers, music education, and aid to children in crisis. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ronald D & Lily H Glosser 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 Ronald D & Lily H Glosser Foundation's EIN?
Ronald D & Lily H Glosser Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1528195. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Ronald D & Lily H Glosser 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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