The John Ernest Foundation
To turn a dream into a reality. To plant ideas, imagine unorthodox relationships, nurture a passion and devise and audit realistic budgets.
The John Ernest Foundation at a glance
In short: The John Ernest Foundation gave $30K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $30K), mostly in California. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $30,000
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- Average grant
- $30,000
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $12,359
- -83.2% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who The John Ernest Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was University of California at Santa Cruz ($30K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of California at Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA | Organizational Support | $30,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $12,359 | $58,840 | $120,006 | $30,000 | 1 | $40 |
| 2020 | $73,525 | $59,402 | $48,878 | — | — | $80 |
About The John Ernest Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The John Ernest Foundation is a public charity, based in San Francisco, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $12K in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $30K. Net investment income was $40.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The John Ernest Foundation's 2021 filing lists 11 officers; none of the 11 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Adam Robb
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Derek Yoder
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randall Niemeyer
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Perry
Director
Secretary → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Wang
Director
New on the 2021 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marga Hewko
Director
New on the 2021 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Gerber
Director
New on the 2021 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Crowder
Co-Chair
Director → Co-Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jared Hansen
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Esposto
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zineb Laraki
Co-Chair
Director → Co-Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Andrew Fowler (2020) — Chairman
- Former: Christian Groenke (2020) — Director
- Former: Kenneth C. Kaufman (2020) — Chariman Emeritus & Fellow
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 John Ernest Foundation
How much does The John Ernest Foundation give each year?
The John Ernest Foundation gave $30K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990.
How large is The John Ernest Foundation?
The John Ernest Foundation reported $12K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $59K.
Where does The John Ernest Foundation operate?
The John Ernest Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is The John Ernest Foundation's EIN?
The John Ernest Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3170824. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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