Next Octave Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Next Octave Foundation is a private foundation in Soquel, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $575,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $75,000. 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$575,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was up from $425,000 the year before.
56% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $425,000 | 8 | $553,590 |
| 2024 | $575,000 | 11 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
Next Octave 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 Next Octave Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $150,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $125,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $50,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $50,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $50,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $50,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $50,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Torus Media LLC | Creation of new video and written content exploring data ownership, privacy, and potential remuneration for citizens for sharing their personal online data | $75,000 |
| Individual | Offering of courses to children and young adults to explore new scientific concepts including basis of a unified field philosophy | $50,000 |
| Children's Health Defense | Health education | $50,000 |
| Good of the Whole Inc | Developing and testing organizational model for effective collaboration | $50,000 |
| Individual | Creation of new content, visuals, technology providing self-directive interactive exploration of worldview to expose values and logical consequences of living in accord with them. | $50,000 |
| Radio Showco USA LLC | Creation and free distribution of a new book, written and audio, on peaceful parenting | $50,000 |
| Safeblood Foundation Inc | Infrastructure for self-directed blood transfusions | $50,000 |
| Jeremy Hammond Worldview Media LLC | Developing model for self-sustaining independent journalism | $50,000 |
| Judith Richards - TRTP US Inc | New model of trauma therapy | $50,000 |
| Protection of the Educational Rights of Kids (Perk) | Developing model for self-sustaining independent journalism | $50,000 |
| Autonomite Labs LLC | Ai assisted navigation tool that protects ones data, circumvents censorship of information and through which personal archives can be uploaded and accessed | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kimberly Carter Gamble
- Foster Gamble
- Teresa Collins
- Ray Gale
- Marshall Lefferts
- Rob Leslie
Questions people ask
Does Next Octave Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Next Octave Foundation give?
$575,000 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Next Octave Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kimberly Carter Gamble (Executive Director), Foster Gamble (President/Ceo), Teresa Collins (Chair of the Board) and Ray Gale (Treasurer) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Next Octave Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and health.