The HMSF Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The HMSF Foundation is a private foundation in Los Gatos, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $29,006 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $18,000. 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$29,006
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$18,000
- Assets$20,242
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2025 was up from $8,858 the year before.
47% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $0 | 0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $247 | 1 | $0 |
| 2024 | $8,858 | 19 | $50,411 |
| 2025 | $29,006 | 17 | $20,242 |
How to apply
The HMSF 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $22,006 |
| Texas | 3 | $1,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $1,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $500 |
| New York | 1 | $500 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Campbell Library | Cash donation | $18,000 |
| Allgs | Cash donation | $1,256 |
| Campbell Police Foundation | Cash donation | $1,250 |
| Wounded Warriors | Cash donation | $1,000 |
| St Judes | Cash donation | $1,000 |
| Second Harvest | Cash donation | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Cash donation | $500 |
| Meals on Wheels | Cash donation | $500 |
| Rainn | Cash donation | $500 |
| California Conservation Fund | Cash donation | $500 |
| Loaves and Fishes | Cash donation | $500 |
| Cal Fire Foundation | Cash donation | $500 |
| Apopo Hero Rats | Cash donation | $500 |
| Happy Tails | Cash donation | $500 |
| Lupus Research | Cash donation | $500 |
| Dav | Cash donation | $500 |
| Shriner's Hospital | Cash donation | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Ellen Rose Fratzke
- Donald Herman Ehrlich
- Susan Frances Ehrlich
Questions people ask
Does The HMSF Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The HMSF Foundation give?
$29,006 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs The HMSF Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ellen Rose Fratzke (Trustee), Donald Herman Ehrlich (Trustee) and Susan Frances Ehrlich (Trustee).