The North Ridge Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The North Ridge Foundation is a private foundation in Mill Valley, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $272,500 in 42 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $85,000. 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$272,500
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$85,000
- Assets$16,200
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2025 was down from $420,000 the year before.
5% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $156,000 | 41 | $11,890 |
| 2024 | $420,000 | 43 | $277,998 |
| 2025 | $272,500 | 42 | $16,200 |
How to apply
The North Ridge 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 The North Ridge Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 24 | $104,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $90,000 |
| Vermont | 2 | $35,000 |
| Washington | 6 | $22,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 3 | $7,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $1,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $1,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Smithsonian Institution | General operating support | $85,000 |
| Stanford University | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Regulatory Assistance Project | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Common Sense Media | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Sustainable Conservation | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Spokane Civic Theatre Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| California Academy of Sciences | General operating support | $10,000 |
| World Learning | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Catalyst California | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Landesa | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Global Impact | General operating support | $5,000 |
| The Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Conscious Connections Foundation | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Kqed | General operating support | $2,500 |
| 10000 Degrees | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Bridge the Gap College Prep | General operating support | $1,000 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Human Rights Watch Inc | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Marin Agricultural Land Trust | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Marin Country Day School | General operating support | $1,000 |
| National Outdoor Leadership School | General operating support | $1,000 |
| St George's School | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Ten Strands | General operating support | $1,000 |
| University of California Berkeley Foundation | General operating support | $1,000 |
| University of Washington School of Law Foundation | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Volunteers in Asia | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Marlborough School | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Catchlight | General operating support | $1,000 |
| New Century Chamber Orchestra | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Inland Northwest Land Conservancy | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Giffords Law Center to Prevent | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Western Rivers Conservancy | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Marin Academy | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy | General operating support | $1,000 |
| San Francisco Botanical Gardens | General operating support | $1,000 |
| William J Brennan Center for Justice Inc | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Point Blue Conservation Science | General operating support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Emilie M Ogden
- Douglas H Ogden
Questions people ask
Does The North Ridge Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The North Ridge Foundation give?
$272,500 in tax year 2025, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The North Ridge Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Emilie M Ogden (Co-Trustee) and Douglas H Ogden (Co-Trustee).
What does The North Ridge Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and arts and culture.