The Fremont Group Foundation
The Fremont Group Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in San Francisco, California. Established in April 1997, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a focus on supporting educational institutions and nonprofit organizations through direct giving, employee matching gift, and volunteer service programs.
Key facts about The Fremont Group Foundation
- EIN
- 33-3255428
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $727,164
- Grants made (2024)
- 35
- Average grant
- $20,776
- Median grant
- $10,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (14 of 35, 2024)
- Total assets
- $24,557,006
- Primary geography
- Virginia (56% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Fremont Group Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Fremont Group Foundation's 35 itemized 2024 grants were Virginia (56%) and California (40%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (8 grants), San Rafael, CA (2 grants), Kentfield, CA (2 grants) and Oakland, CA (2 grants). None of its 35 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.
Is The Fremont Group Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 35 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $31K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 51% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$24.6M
+28.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$727K
+3.0% YoY
Grant Count
35
-30.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$21K
+47.2% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Fremont Group Foundation reported a distributable amount of $873K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation provides support to eligible educational institutions and 501(c)(3) organizations. Its primary emphasis is on:
- Education
- Youth development
- Civic causes
- Community development
- Human services
Grantmaking
Grant Range
approximately $9,000-$10,000
Average Grant
amount: approximately $16,000
Review Cycle
are provided.
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking is concentrated primarily in California, Virginia, and New Jersey, which account for 88% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states, with particular emphasis on California-based organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 35 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Income (Most Recent Data):
- Total assets: $24.6 million (2024)
- Total assets: $19.1 million (2023)
- Annual income: $6.3 million
- Total giving: $727,164-$857,000 (recent years)
- Total liabilities: $0 (2023)
Asset Growth: Total assets have grown from $7.3 million in 2011 to $24.6 million in 2024.
Governance: The foundation is governed by 9 officers and trustees.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $24,557,006 | $19,051,965 | $19,508,956 |
| Revenue | $6,346,335 | $369,264 | $672,189 |
| Expenses | $861,294 | $826,255 | $984,332 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $842,580 | $819,451 | $965,251 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,346,335 | $357,628 | $662,314 |
| Distributable Amount | $873,242 | $822,901 | $750,432 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
225 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include The Blackbaud Giving Fund ($380,764), Trips for Kids Marin ($32,500), Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health ($30,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE BLACKBAUD GIVING FUND Alexandria, VA | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO LOCAL CHARITIES FOR PROGRAMS AND ORGANIZATIONS FOR CHILDREN IN NEED, PARTICULARLY EDUCATION, TRAINING, SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, AND CHARACTER-BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOW-INCOME CHILDREN. | $380,764 |
| TRIPS FOR KIDS MARIN San Rafael, CA | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION OF PROVIDING TRANSFORMATIVE CYCLING EXPERIENCES TO UNDERSERVED YOUTH. | $32,500 |
| LUCILE PACKARD FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN'S HEALTH Palo Alto, CA | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO RAISE FUNDS FOR CHILD AND MATERNAL HEALTH AT LUCILE PACKARD CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AND TO SHAPE AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT MAKE HEALTH CARE MORE ACCESSIBLE FOR CHILDREN WITH COMPLEX MEDICAL NEEDS. | $30,000 |
| WILLIAM AND MARY FOUNDATION Williamsburg, VA | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION OF PROVIDING FOR ITS PEOPLE AND PROGRAMS BY OFFERING VITAL RESOURCES FOR SCHOLARSHIPS, PROFESSORSHIPS, RESEARCH AND PROGRAM FUNDING. | $30,000 |
| FERTILE GROUNDWORKS Livermore, CA | TO ENCOURAGE, EMPOWER, AND TEACH INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES TO GROW HEALTHY, NUTRITIOUS FOOD ORGANICALLY AND SUSTAINABLY. | $27,500 |
| FIRST GRADUATE San Francisco, CA | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO HELP STUDENTS BECOME THE FIRST IN THEIR FAMILIES TO GRADUATE FROM COLLEGE READY TO PURSUE CAREERS THAT ARE MEANINGFUL TO THEM. | $22,500 |
| LILY'S LEGACY SENIOR DOG SANCTUARY Petaluma, CA | TO PROVIDE A SAFE AND LOVING HOME FOR LARGE BREED SENIOR DOGS WHO HAVE BEEN DISPLACED FROM THEIR HOMES AND/OR ABANDONED FOR ANY REASON UNTIL THEY ARE ADOPTED OR TO REMAIL AT THE SANCTUARY UNTIL THEY PASS ON. | $20,000 |
| REDWOOD DAY SCHOOL Oakland, CA | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO KEEP EVERY CHILD ENGAGED AND GROWING. | $20,000 |
| SAN FRANCISCO CASA San Francisco, CA | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH TRAUMATIZED AND DISPLACED IN THE FOSTER CARE AND RELATED SYSTEMS BY PROVIDING ONE CONSISTENT, CARING VOLUNTEER ADVOCATE, TRAINED TO ADDRESS EACH CHILD'S NEEDS IN THE COURT AND COMMUNITY. | $17,500 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco, CA | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO INSPIRE AND ENABLE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE FROM DISADVANTAGED CIRCUMSTANCES, TO REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, RESPONSIBLE, AND CARING CITIZENS. | $15,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| David R Covin | President & Director | — | — |
| Margaret Lip | Director & Secretary | — | — |
| Wendy Aitken | Director | — | — |
| Wen Zhang | Director & Asst Secretary | — | — |
| Stephen a Ramsay | Director & Treasurer | — | — |
| Charles Lesem | President & Director | — | — |
| Angela Ko | Director | — | — |
| Michael Dachs | Director | — | — |
| Berit Ashla | Director | — | — |
| Adam Whitaker | Asst Secretary | — | — |
| Mariam Martirosyan | V-P & Director | — | — |
Contact Information
- Location: San Francisco, California
- Mailing Address: PO Box 193809, San Francisco, CA 94119-3809
- Phone: (415) 284-8503
- EIN: 33-3255428
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Fremont Group Foundation fund?
The foundation provides support to eligible educational institutions and 501(c)(3) organizations. Its primary emphasis is on: • Education • Youth development • Civic causes • Community development • Human services
How do I apply for a grant from The Fremont Group Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does The Fremont Group Foundation make grants?
The foundation's grantmaking is concentrated primarily in California, Virginia, and New Jersey, which account for 88% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states, with particular emphasis on California-based organizations.
What size grants does The Fremont Group Foundation award?
In 2024, The Fremont Group Foundation awarded 35 grants totaling $727K — an average of about $21K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is The Fremont Group Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Fremont Group Foundation reported a distributable amount of $873K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Fremont Group Foundation's EIN?
The Fremont Group Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-3255428. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Fremont Group Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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