Peter a & Vernice H Gasser Foundation
EIN 942816159Total Given 2020–2024
$15.6M
507 grants · $3.1M avg/year
based on 5 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$2K
typical micro grants · $500–$9K
grant size
47%
supporter · 108/230 multi-year
repeat
$98.7M
Assets (2024)
230
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
NANCY WATT
Phone
(707) 255-1646
Deadlines
BUDGETED GRANTS: SEPTEMBER 1ST FOR NEXT YEAR FUNDING. TEACHER STIPENDS DEADLINE SELECTED EACH YR.
How to Apply
BUDGETED GRANTS: NONPROFITS CAN SUBMIT A LETTER OF INTENT DUE BY SEPTEMBER 1ST FOR A GRANT REQUEST TO BE FUNDED IN THE FOLLOWING YEAR. THE LETTERS ARE REVIEWED BY THE BOARD AND DECISIONS ARE MADE ON WHICH ORGANIZATIONS WILL BE INVITED TO APPLY. THE BOARD PROVIDES APPROVALS AND A FUNDING SCHEDULE IS CREATED IN JANUARY FOR THE YEAR. RESERVE GRANTS: THE BOARD BUDGETS A RESERVE FUND FOR GRANT AWARDS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR OUTSIDE THE NORMAL GRANT CYCLE. CEO'S/PRESIDENT'S FUND GRANTS: THE BOARD BUDGETS A FUND EACH YEAR THAT PROVIDES THE PRESIDENT/CEO THE DISCRETION TO AWARD GRANTS UP TO $2,000 EACH TO NONPROFITS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. SCHOLARSHIPS: EACH HIGH SCHOOL IN NAPA COUNTY IS GRANTED $5,000 EACH EVERY YEAR TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS. TEACHER STIPEND: EACH ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL IN NAPA COUNTY HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO APPLY FOR TWO STIPENDS EVERY YEAR UP TO $500 EACH FOR FIELD TRIPS, INSTRUCTION SUPPLIES, BOOKS, AND MORE.
Restrictions
GRANTS MUST BE ALIGNED WITH GASSER'S MISSION, BE AWARDED TO 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS AND PROVIDE BENEFIT WITHIN NAPA COUNTY.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $1.3M | $130.1M | $7.4M | 113 |
| 2021 | $6.1M | $124.7M | $8.9M | 133 |
| 2022 | $2.0M | $113.4M | $11.7M | 97 |
| 2023 | $2.7M | $106.0M | $6.9M | 86 |
| 2024 | $3.5M | $98.7M | $8.3M | 78 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 507 grants on record
Minimum
$250
25th Pctl
$500
Median
$2K
Average
$31K
75th Pctl
$9K
Maximum
$4.3M
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
CR
Cathy a Roche
5+ yrs
Chair/Director
Leadership
HG
Henry H Gundling
5+ yrs
Past Chair/Director
Leadership
TS
Timothy T Streblow
5+ yrs
Vice Chair/Director
Leadership
NW
Nancy Watt
5+ yrs
Ceo
Leadership
JP
Joseph G Peatman
5+ yrs
Treasurer/Director
Leadership
JH
Jennifer M Hall
2 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
MW
Mitch Wippern
4 yrs
Coo
HG
Henry H Gundling
5+ yrs
Past Chair/Director
Leadership
TS
Timothy T Streblow
5+ yrs
Vice Chair/Director
Leadership
NW
Nancy Watt
5+ yrs
Ceo
Leadership
JP
Joseph G Peatman
5+ yrs
Treasurer/Director
Leadership
JH
Jennifer M Hall
2 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
EB
Edward I Barwick
2 yrs
Director
CR
Cathy a Roche
5+ yrs
Director
MW
Mitch Wippern
4 yrs
Coo
HG
Henry H Gundling
5+ yrs
Chair/Director
Leadership
JP
Joseph G Peatman
5+ yrs
Past Chair/Director
Leadership
NW
Nancy Watt
5+ yrs
Ceo
Leadership
TS
Timothy T Streblow
5+ yrs
Treasurer/Director
Leadership
JJ
Jennifer M Johnson
Office Mngr/Secretary
Leadership
CR
Cathy a Roche
5+ yrs
Director
EB
Edward I Barwick
2 yrs
Director
Grants Awarded (507 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burbank Housing | Santa Rosa, CA | $4,262,015 | VALLE VERDE PROPERTY DONATION | 2021 |
| Partnership Health Plan of California | Fairfield, CA | $1,770,000 | PROPERTY DONATION | 2024 |
| Mentis | Napa, CA | $1,750,000 | PROPERTY DONATION | 2023 |
| On the Move | Napa, CA | $851,504 | PROPERTY DONATION | 2022 |
| Queen of the Valley Foundation | Napa, CA | $500,000 | GASSER EMERGENCY CENTER IMPROVEMENTS, PAYMENT 6-10 OF 10 | 2021 |
| Monarch Justice Center | Napa, CA | $375,000 | 2024 OPERATIONAL SUPPORT GRANT | 2024 |
| Justin-Siena High School | Napa, CA | $300,000 | GENERAL | 2023 |
| Justin- Siena High School | Napa, CA | $200,000 | GENERAL | 2022 |
| Justin-Siena High School | Napa, CA | $200,000 | OPERATING EXPENSES | 2020 |
| Justin- Siena High School | Napa, CA | $200,000 | OPERATING EXPENSES | 2021 |
| Queen of the Valley Foundation | Napa, CA | $200,000 | ADVANCED DIAGNOSTIC AND SURGICAL PAVILION, PAYMENT 9-10 OF 10 | 2021 |
| Queen of the Valley Foundation | Napa, CA | $200,000 | OPERATIONAL AND PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2024 |
| Justin-Siena High School | Napa, CA | $200,000 | OPERATIONS GRANT | 2024 |
| Canv | Napa, CA | $177,000 | CANV SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATION | 2024 |
| Sustainable Napa County | Napa, CA | $157,026 | LOAN FORGIVENESS | 2021 |
| Napa County Flood Control | Napa, CA | $117,198 | SALVADOR CREEK BANK RESTORATION, BAL DUE PER AGREEMENT DTD 8/20/19 AND INVOICE DTD 9/8/20 | 2020 |
| Feeding It Forward | Napa, CA | $111,944 | GENERAL | 2023 |
| Feeding It Forward | Napa, CA | $100,000 | GENERAL | 2022 |
| Queen of the Valley Foundation | Napa, CA | $100,000 | GASSER EMERGENCY CENTER IMPROVEMENTS, YEAR 4 OF 10 | 2020 |
| Queen of the Valley Foundation | Napa, CA | $100,000 | ADVANCED DIAGNOSTIC AND SURGICAL PAVILION, PAYMENT 7 OF 10 | 2020 |
| Justin-Siena High School | Napa, CA | $100,000 | COVID-19 RELATED NEEDS - RE-OPENING SCHOOL | 2020 |
| Queen of the Valley Foundation | Napa, CA | $100,000 | ADVANCED DIAGNOSTIC AND SURGICAL PAVILION, PAYMENT 8 OF 10 | 2021 |
| Queen of the Valley Foundation | Napa, CA | $100,000 | GASSER EMERGENCY CENTER IMPROVEMENTS, YEAR 5 OF 10 | 2021 |
| American Legion Post 113 | Napa, CA | $100,000 | RECONSTRUCT COMMERCIAL KITCHEN | 2021 |
| Our Town St Helena | St Helena, CA | $100,000 | GENERAL | 2023 |