The HMSF Foundation
The HMSF Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Gatos, California. Its 2025 filing reports $29,006 in grants to 17 organizations, including a $18,000 donation to Friends of the Campbell Library.
The HMSF Foundation at a glance
In short: The HMSF Foundation gave $29K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $29,006
- +227.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- -10.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,706
- +266.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $20,239
- -59.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (76% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The HMSF Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 321193, Los Gatos, CA 95032
Phone: (408) 772-1152
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The HMSF Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Friends of the Campbell Library ($18K). Together the top 10 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 37 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states. California received 76% of grant dollars, followed by Texas at 5%, and Florida, Tennessee, and Virginia at 3% each. The filing lists grants to organizations in California and other states, including Florida, Tennessee, Georgia, Virginia, Oklahoma, and Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The HMSF Foundation gives
- 53% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $247 (2023) to $29K (2025). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $29K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Campbell Library Campbell, CA | Cash Donation | $18,000 |
| Allgs Los Gatos, CA | Cash Donation | $1,256 |
| Campbell Police Foundation Campbell, CA | Cash Donation | $1,250 |
| Wounded Warriors Jacksonville, FL | Cash Donation | $1,000 |
| St Judes Memphis, TN | Cash Donation | $1,000 |
| Second Harvest San Jose, CA | Cash Donation | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Americus, GA | Cash Donation | $500 |
| Meals on Wheels Arlington, VA | Cash Donation | $500 |
| Rainn Washington, DC | Cash Donation | $500 |
| California Conservation Fund Arlington, VA | Cash Donation | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,239 | $910 | $31,079 | $29,006 | 17 | $29,006 | $910 |
| 2024 | $50,408 | $41,871 | $11,107 | $8,858 | 19 | $8,858 | $1,374 |
| 2023 | $19,691 | $20,035 | $344 | $247 | 1 | $247 | $35 |
| 2022 | $1 | $1 | — | — | — | — | — |
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 include donations to organizations such as a library, a police foundation, food-support organizations, and charitable organizations serving causes including veterans and cancer care.
Meals on Wheels Inc. of Lynchburg describes its mission as addressing hunger, isolation, and the needs of homebound people through meals, visits, and safety checks. Habitat for Humanity of North Central Georgia describes its work as partnering with sponsors and volunteers to build homes with low-income families. These are the organizations’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $29,006. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $18,000, with a median of $500. The largest listed grants were $18,000 to Friends of the Campbell Library in Campbell, California; $1,256 to ALLGS in Los Gatos, California; and $1,250 to Campbell Police Foundation in Campbell, California.
Other listed grants included $1,000 each to Wounded Warriors, St Judes, and Second Harvest, and $500 each to Habitat for Humanity, Meals on Wheels, RAINN, California Conservation Fund, Loaves and Fishes, and Cal Fire Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ellen Rose Fratzke, Donald Herman Ehrlich, and Susan Frances Ehrlich as trustees.
The HMSF Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Donald Herman Ehrlich
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Ellen Rose Fratzke
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Susan Frances Ehrlich
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 The HMSF Foundation
How much does The HMSF Foundation give each year?
The HMSF Foundation gave $29K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $9K across 19 grants.
What is The HMSF Foundation's typical grant size?
The HMSF Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $1,706, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The HMSF Foundation give grants?
The HMSF Foundation gives mostly in California: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Campbell, CA (2 grants) and Arlington, VA (2 grants).
Does The HMSF Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on The HMSF Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Cash Donation" (17 grants).
Who are The HMSF Foundation's largest grantees?
The HMSF Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Friends of the Campbell Library ($18,000), Allgs ($1,256) and Campbell Police Foundation ($1,250), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The HMSF Foundation?
The HMSF Foundation reported $20K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $910.
What does The HMSF Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include donations to organizations such as a library, a police foundation, food-support organizations, and charitable organizations serving causes including veterans and cancer care. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The HMSF Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The HMSF Foundation's EIN?
The HMSF Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-6133621. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does The HMSF 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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