GMH Foundation
Preselected recipients only
GMH Foundation is a private foundation in Ventura, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $141,840 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $3,858 and the largest $58,518. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$141,840
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$3,858
- Largest grant$58,518
- Assets$611,246
- New grantees69%
Giving in 2024 was up from $137,336 the year before.
69% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $71,194 | 1 | $286,342 |
| 2023 | $137,336 | 6 | $193,075 |
| 2024 | $141,840 | 13 | $611,246 |
How to apply
GMH 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What GMH Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 12 | $140,859 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $981 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UCLA Foundation | To remember juvenile accute care patients and their families during the holiday periods. | $58,518 |
| Fillmore Volunteer Firefighters Foundation | Gives away jackets to those in need in the county of ventura. | $26,581 |
| Rain Transitional Living Center | To assist families after loss of employment or death in the family by relocation and by providing temporarily housing for the families during time of need. | $24,886 |
| Wealth by Health Foundation | Improve health and wellbeing of underserved populations by providing accessible resources that will empower individuals to achieve a greater quality of life. | $6,987 |
| Harvest Treasure | Harvest treasure supports the farm workers children in ventura county, ca | $6,500 |
| Ojai Unified School District | To provide students with a safe and inclusive learning environment that prepares them for college, career, and life. | $6,063 |
| Santa Paula Animal Rescue Center Sparc | A place where homeless animals are brought for humane care without risk of being killed due to lack of space, illness or injury. Actively saving lives by rehabilitating and rehoming animals, at the same time partnering with the communitgy to educate on needs of spay/neuter and vaccinations. | $3,858 |
| St Max Catholic Church | Cultivate a growing desire within our parish family for a deeper relationship with christ and his church. | $2,843 |
| James Storehouse | The heart behind james storehouse is to truly wrap around children currently in foster care, tay (transitional-aged youth, or youth aging out), csec youth (survivors of human trafficking), children identified as at-risk of removal, children reunifying, and all their caregiving families in whatever capacity they may need. From cribs to college, any child or youth can be referred by their social worker for our free services. | $2,386 |
| Ventura County Wildfire Relief and Recovery Fund for Mountain Fire 2024 | Provides relief for victims of the mountain fire in 2024 ventura county. | $1,225 |
| Charitable Giving for Hurrican Milton Relief Fund | Support relief and recovery efforts in the region affected by hurrican milton. | $981 |
| Lang Ranch Elementary School | To provide students with a safe and inclusive learning environment that prepares them for college, career, and life. | $518 |
| Senior Concerns | Providing high quality, affordable support services to seniors and their families through innovative and effective programs aimed at fostering independence, well-being and self-esteem. | $494 |
Officers and trustees
- Gary Holzapfel
- Kelly Schau
- Mitchell King
- Michael Case
Questions people ask
Does GMH Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does GMH Foundation give?
$141,840 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $3,858.
Who runs GMH Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Gary Holzapfel (President), Kelly Schau (Vice President), Mitchell King (Cfo) and Michael Case (Secretary).
What does GMH Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, youth programs and health.