Verla Regnery Foundation
The Verla Regnery Foundation is a private foundation based in Mill Valley, California. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including environmental conservation, land preservation, education, equestrian activities, health care, and culture.
Verla Regnery Foundation at a glance
In short: Verla Regnery Foundation gave $46K across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in California. 61% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $46,153
- +36.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- +17.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,399
- +16.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $552
- Total assets
- $443,489
- -5.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 61% first-time grantees (20 of 33, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (87% 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 Verla Regnery Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. The filing lists no application form or materials and no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Mailing address: 125 Oakdale Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941
Phone: (415) 388-7343
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Verla Regnery Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Turtle Island ($15K). Together the top 10 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
154 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 154 grants of 154 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in California. The remaining reported shares were New Jersey (3%), New York (2%), Louisiana (2%), and Colorado (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Verla Regnery Foundation open to new grantees?
61%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 20 of 33 grantees (61%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $643; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $526 first-time, $750 repeat.
- 18% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+4%). Method
- In 2021 it paid out 124% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $14K (2020) to $82K (2022). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Turtle Island Forest Knolls, CA | Environmental | $15,000 |
| Marin Agricultural Land Trust Pt Reyes Station, CA | Land Preservation | $10,000 |
| San Geronimo Community Center San Geronimo, CA | Education Support | $1,763 |
| United States Equestrian Foundation Gladstone, NJ | Olympic Team Equestrian | $1,500 |
| By The Bay Health Larkspur, CA | Conservation | $1,400 |
| Michael J Fox Org New York, NY | Medical | $1,030 |
| Marin Horse Council Novato, CA | Equestrian Support | $1,000 |
| Nicasio Valley Fire Dept Ladies Aux Nicasio, CA | Fire Dept Support | $1,000 |
| San Anselmo Co-op Nursery School San Anselmo, CA | Education | $1,000 |
| Archie Wlliams HIgh School San Anselmo, CA | Education | $1,000 |
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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 | $443,489 | $41,305 | $68,291 | $46,153 | 33 | $46,153 | $19,167 | — |
| 2023 | $470,475 | $392 | $53,061 | $33,748 | 28 | $33,748 | — | — |
| 2022 | $523,144 | $125,421 | $100,106 | $82,251 | 41 | $82,251 | $19,541 | — |
| 2021 | $497,829 | $142,284 | $63,849 | $44,520 | 28 | $44,520 | $122,955 | $35,942 |
| 2020 | $419,394 | $28,943 | $31,297 | $13,611 | 24 | — | $11,257 | $29,612 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Marin Agricultural Land Trust describes its mission as permanently protecting Marin’s agricultural land for agricultural use, while River Otter Ecology Project says it links river otter recovery to watershed health through education, research, advocacy, and community science. The American Indian College Fund says it invests in Native students and tribal college education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 33 grants totaling $46,153. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $15,000, with a median of $552. Its largest listed grants were $15,000 to Turtle Island for environmental purposes and $10,000 to Marin Agricultural Land Trust for land preservation. Other listed awards included $1,763 to San Geronimo Community Center for education support; $1,500 to the United States Equestrian Foundation for Olympic Team Equestrian; and $1,400 to By The Bay Health for conservation.
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. The filing lists no application form or materials and no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gretchen Wallerich as president, Christopher Sefton as secretary, and Willow Horne as treasurer.
Verla Regnery Foundation is led by Gretchen Wallerich, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gretchen Wallerich
President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$11K (2020) → $12K (2024)
Christopher Sefton
Secretary
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Willow Horne
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 $12K, to Gretchen Wallerich (President).
Frequently asked questions about Verla Regnery Foundation
How much does Verla Regnery Foundation give each year?
Verla Regnery Foundation gave $46K across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $34K across 28 grants.
What is Verla Regnery Foundation's typical grant size?
Verla Regnery Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $552, and its average grant was $1,399, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Verla Regnery Foundation that year got $643 on average.
Where does Verla Regnery Foundation give grants?
Verla Regnery Foundation gives mostly in California: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (5 grants), Nicasio, CA (3 grants), Forest Knolls, CA (2 grants) and San Geronimo, CA (2 grants).
Does Verla Regnery Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 33 grants with a stated purpose on Verla Regnery Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (5 grants), "Conservation" (4 grants) and "Cultural" (3 grants).
Who are Verla Regnery Foundation's largest grantees?
Verla Regnery Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Turtle Island ($15,000), Marin Agricultural Land Trust ($10,000) and San Geronimo Community Center ($1,763), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Verla Regnery Foundation?
Verla Regnery Foundation reported $443K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $41K.
What does Verla Regnery Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Verla Regnery Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Verla Regnery Foundation's EIN?
Verla Regnery Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0196507. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Verla Regnery 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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