Elaine & Richard Fohr Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Elaine & Richard Fohr Foundation is a private foundation in Yountville, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $55,066 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $1,428 and the largest $20,600. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$55,066
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$1,428
- Largest grant$20,600
- Assets$227,078
- New grantees69%
Giving in 2025 was up from $26,931 the year before.
69% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $40,161 | 15 | $153,105 |
| 2024 | $26,931 | 10 | $190,848 |
| 2025 | $55,066 | 16 | $227,078 |
How to apply
Elaine & Richard Fohr Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Elaine & Richard Fohr Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 16 | $55,066 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Napa Valley Education Foundation | Education | $20,600 |
| Chamber Music in Napa Valley | Music education | $10,000 |
| Bay Area Music Project | Music education | $5,000 |
| Napa High School Choral Boosters | Music education | $4,000 |
| Dancers Group | Music education | $4,000 |
| Oakland Public Education Fund | Education | $3,000 |
| Ear-Play | Music education | $3,000 |
| Miscellaneous | General operations support | $1,856 |
| Calistoga Music Boosters | Music education | $1,000 |
| Kqed Inc | General operations support | $1,000 |
| Ole Health Foundation | Health care | $1,000 |
| Cal Performances | Music education | $200 |
| San Francisco Museum of Modern Art | Education | $180 |
| Napa Valley Vine Trail Coalition | General operations support | $100 |
| Winhouse | General operations support | $100 |
| The Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California | Education | $30 |
Officers and trustees
- Elaine Fohr
- Richard Fohr
Questions people ask
Does Elaine & Richard Fohr Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Elaine & Richard Fohr Foundation give?
$55,066 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $1,428.
Who runs Elaine & Richard Fohr Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Elaine Fohr (President & Treasurer) and Richard Fohr (Vice President & Secretary).
What does Elaine & Richard Fohr Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.