The Gamble Foundation
The Gamble Foundation is a private foundation located in Reno, Nevada. It supports organizations working to regenerate the health, vitality, and capability of whole living systems, with a current funding theme of regenerative agriculture and a focus on organizations serving San Francisco Bay Area residents.
The Gamble Foundation at a glance
In short: The Gamble Foundation gave $1.5M across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $52K), mostly in California. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,455,000
- +9.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- +3.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $51,964
- +5.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $8,184,361
- -6.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (14 of 28, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (75% 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 The Gamble Foundation
- Invitation Only
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The foundation’s website says proposals are accepted by invitation only. Its 2024 filing lists a letter of request as the application material, names Melissa Morazan as the contact for applying, and limits awards to charitable organizations.
- Review Cycle
- The 2024 filing states that there are no deadlines.
- Deadline
- The 2024 filing states that there are no deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Melissa Morazan
Mailing address: 1660 Bush Street Suite 1600, San Francisco, CA 94109
Phone: (415) 561-6540
Website: https://gamblefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Gamble Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The GF Fund ($305K). Together the top 10 received $825K.
Grant Size Distribution
136 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 136 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it supports 501(c)(3) organizations serving residents of San Francisco Bay Area counties. In 2024, 75% of grant dollars went to California recipients and 21% to Nevada recipients; Oklahoma and Georgia each received 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Gamble Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 28 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $42K; repeat grants $62K. How we count
Medians: $40K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 46% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $883K (2020) to $1.5M (2022). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The GF Fund Reno, NV | General Purpose | $305,000 |
| Mendocino County Resource Conservation District Ukiah, CA | General Purpose | $60,000 |
| Earth Island Institute Berkeley, CA | General Purpose | $60,000 |
| Farm to Grow Inc Oakland, CA | General Purpose | $60,000 |
| Tribal Eco Restoration Alliance Potter Valley, CA | General Purpose | $60,000 |
| California Farmlink Aptos, CA | General Purpose | $60,000 |
| Agriculture and Land Based Training Association Salinas, CA | General Purpose | $60,000 |
| Kitchen Table Advisors Berkeley, CA | General Purpose | $60,000 |
| Sustainable Conservation San Francisco, CA | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Center for Land-Based Learning Woodland, CA | General Purpose | $50,000 |
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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 | $8,184,361 | $1,097,902 | $1,645,819 | $1,455,000 | 28 | $1,594,875 | $1,062,337 | $1,640,396 |
| 2023 | $8,732,303 | $1,168,965 | $1,490,624 | $1,325,000 | 27 | $1,447,393 | $1,141,166 | $1,434,901 |
| 2022 | $9,044,926 | $1,214,182 | $1,697,387 | $1,499,400 | 30 | $1,593,660 | $1,123,455 | $1,482,317 |
| 2021 | $9,528,132 | $982,616 | $1,675,938 | $1,452,500 | 29 | $1,562,461 | $872,329 | $1,575,574 |
| 2020 | $10,221,455 | $1,043,325 | $1,064,234 | $883,000 | 22 | — | $948,798 | $1,262,301 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gamble Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.6M 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
The foundation’s mission is to nurture local communities by growing grassroots organizations and advancing their missions, while collaborating on sustainable solutions to community needs. Its current funding theme is regenerative agriculture. It also supports innovative, collaborative programs that provide ecological, economic, and community benefits, and has a special interest in helping organizations develop their sustainability. The foundation supports organizations that measure the effectiveness of their services.
The foundation says it supports 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving residents of San Francisco Bay Area counties. Its 2024 grantees illustrate a range of work: Earth Island Institute describes its work as supporting urgent environmental initiatives; California Farmlink says it invests in the prosperity and well-being of farmers, ranchers, and fishers with limited access to financial resources; and the Center for Land-Based Learning says it cultivates future farmers, agricultural leaders, and natural-resource stewards. River Partners describes its mission as restoring rivers and creating wildlife habitat, while Urban Tilth describes work in community gardening, local food production, and restoring relationships to land.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 28 grants totaling $1,455,000. Awards ranged from $10,000 to $305,000, with a median grant of $50,000. The largest listed grant was $305,000 to The GF Fund in Reno for general purposes. Other notable grants included $60,000 each to Mendocino County Resource Conservation District, Earth Island Institute, Farm to Grow, Tribal Eco Restoration Alliance, California Farmlink, Agriculture and Land-Based Training Association, and Kitchen Table Advisors, all for general purposes.
The foundation says it commits to organizations over multiple years with unrestricted funding and seeks an annual check-in application and general reporting on progress. It requires grantees to submit a report at the completion of the grant period.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Greg T. Price as president, David J. Gamble as vice president, Susan Grover as treasurer, and Emma C. Price as secretary. Directors listed were Aimee Gamble Price, Launce A. Gamble, and Thomas G. Price. The foundation’s website identifies Melissa Morazan as senior program officer and team lead.
The Gamble Foundation is led by Greg T. Price, President on every filing since 2023; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Greg T. Price
President
On filings since 2023
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aimee Gamble Price
Director
Vice President & Trustee → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Launce A. Gamble
Director
Trustee → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas G. Price
Director
On filings since 2023
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Grover
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
0.8 hrs/week
$4K (2023) → $4K (2024)
David J. Gamble
Vice President
On filings since 2023
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emma C. Price
Secretary
On filings since 2023
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Mark D. Gamble (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Katherine Dean (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Gregory T. Price (2020–2021) — President
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $4K, to Susan Grover (Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about The Gamble Foundation
How much does The Gamble Foundation give each year?
The Gamble Foundation gave $1.5M across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.3M across 27 grants.
What is The Gamble Foundation's typical grant size?
The Gamble Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $51,964, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Gamble Foundation that year got $42K on average.
Where does The Gamble Foundation give grants?
The Gamble Foundation gives mostly in California: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Nevada (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Berkeley, CA (2 grants), San Francisco, CA (2 grants), Chico, CA (2 grants) and Lakeport, CA (2 grants).
Does The Gamble Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Gamble Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Gamble Foundation's largest grantees?
The Gamble Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The GF Fund ($305,000), Mendocino County Resource Conservation District ($60,000) and Earth Island Institute ($60,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Gamble Foundation?
The Gamble Foundation reported $8.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Gamble Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to nurture local communities by growing grassroots organizations and advancing their missions, while collaborating on sustainable solutions to community needs. Its current funding theme is regenerative agriculture. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Gamble Foundation?
The foundation’s website says proposals are accepted by invitation only. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Gamble Foundation's EIN?
The Gamble Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-1680503. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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