The Richmond Ermet Aid Foundation
The Richmond Ermet Aid Foundation is a San Francisco, California-based public charity formed in 1994. It raises funds through entertainment events and supports organizations providing HIV/AIDS services, hunger programs, and programs for homeless and underserved youth in the San Francisco Bay Area.
The Richmond Ermet Aid Foundation at a glance
In short: The Richmond Ermet Aid Foundation gave $148K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in California. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $148,139
- -16.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,814
- -24.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,347
- Total assets
- $140,663
- +75.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (3 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (81% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Richmond Ermet Aid Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 447 Sutter St Ste 714, San Francisco, CA 94108
Phone: (415) 362-8921
Website: https://richmondermet.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Richmond Ermet Aid Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Broadway Cares ($27K). Together the top 10 received $148K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 25 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated mission focuses on services and programs in the San Francisco Bay Area. In 2024, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 19% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Richmond Ermet Aid Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 10 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $16K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $99K (2022) to $177K (2023). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $148K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway Cares New York, NY | AIDS Services | $27,472 |
| Project Open Hand San Francisco, CA | Support Program | $25,498 |
| Cathedral City Senior Center Cathedral City, CA | Support Program | $20,300 |
| Safe School Desert Cities Palm Springs, CA | Support Program | $16,000 |
| The Bent Theater Company Cathedral Cityy, CA | Supports Cultural Programs | $15,674 |
| Cheeky Charity Palm Springs, CA | Support Program | $11,020 |
| Guide Dogs of the Desert Palm Springs, CA | Support Program | $10,500 |
| Find Food Bank Indio, CA | Support Program | $8,500 |
| PALM SPRINGS SYMPHONYl Palm Desert, CA | Support Program | $7,750 |
| The L Fund Palm Springs, CA | Support Program | $5,425 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $140,663 | $516,387 | $431,745 | $148,139 | 10 | $41 |
| 2023 | $80,211 | $357,229 | $426,864 | $176,504 | 9 | $247 |
| 2022 | $151,737 | $330,696 | $325,301 | $99,250 | 6 | $162 |
| 2021 | $197,273 | $183,577 | $192,961 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $164,288 | $198,382 | $200,210 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that it contributes net proceeds from an annual musical variety show to charitable organizations providing services to AIDS patients and supporting hunger programs, programs for homeless people, and underserved youth in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Among its 2024 grantees, Project Open Hand describes its mission as improving health outcomes and quality of life by providing nutritious meals to sick and vulnerable people and caring for and educating the community. Guide Dogs of the Desert says it provides custom-trained guide dogs for blind people and people with special needs, supporting safe mobility, companionship, and independence.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $148,139. Grant amounts ranged from $5,425 to $27,472, with a median of $13,347.
Its largest 2024 grants included $27,472 to Broadway Cares for AIDS services, $25,498 to Project Open Hand, $20,300 to Cathedral City Senior Center, $16,000 to Safe School Desert Cities, and $15,674 to The BENT Theater Company. Other reported grants were $11,020 to Cheeky Charity, $10,500 to Guide Dogs of the Desert, $8,500 to FIND Food Bank, $7,750 to Palm Springs Symphony, and $5,425 to The L Fund. The filing lists support programs as the purpose for most of these grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Patrick Gallineaux, Cameron Stiehl, Sophie Azouaou, Gary Thackeray, Beth Schnitzer, Brent Marek, Cecil Russell, and Jeffrey Doney as directors. It also lists Kathleen Brennen under Human Resources and Gregory Hammer as a member.
The Richmond Ermet Aid Foundation is led by Kenneth Henderson, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 13 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kenneth Henderson
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$45K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Joseph Seiler
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beth Schnitzer
Director
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brent Marek
Director
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cameron Stiehl
Director
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cecil Russell
Director
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Thackeray
Director
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Doney
Director
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Gallineaux
Director
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sophie Azouaou
Director
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emmanuel Santos
CFO
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Brennen
Human Resources
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gregory Hammer
Member
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Sophie Azaaoaou (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Al Treuter (2020) — Box Officer Manager
- Former: Douglas Hudson (2020) — Voc Cmte Chair
- Former: Lawrence Helman (2020) — Pr & Media
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 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $60K, to Kenneth Henderson (Executive Direc).
Frequently asked questions about The Richmond Ermet Aid Foundation
How much does The Richmond Ermet Aid Foundation give each year?
The Richmond Ermet Aid Foundation gave $148K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $177K across 9 grants.
What is The Richmond Ermet Aid Foundation's typical grant size?
The Richmond Ermet Aid Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $13,347, and its average grant was $14,814, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Richmond Ermet Aid Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does The Richmond Ermet Aid Foundation give grants?
The Richmond Ermet Aid Foundation gives mostly in California: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Palm Springs, CA (4 grants).
Does The Richmond Ermet Aid Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Richmond Ermet Aid Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Program" (8 grants).
Who are The Richmond Ermet Aid Foundation's largest grantees?
The Richmond Ermet Aid Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Broadway Cares ($27,472), Project Open Hand ($25,498) and Cathedral City Senior Center ($20,300), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Richmond Ermet Aid Foundation?
The Richmond Ermet Aid Foundation reported $141K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $516K.
What does The Richmond Ermet Aid Foundation fund?
The foundation states that it contributes net proceeds from an annual musical variety show to charitable organizations providing services to AIDS patients and supporting hunger programs, programs for homeless people, and underserved youth in the San Francisco Bay Area. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Richmond Ermet Aid Foundation?
The Richmond Ermet Aid Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check richmondermet.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Richmond Ermet Aid Foundation's EIN?
The Richmond Ermet Aid Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3232222. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Richmond Ermet Aid Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-richmond-ermet-aid-foundation-morg_f20fe5d1a4d440809813f22c8e3d3801
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