Rickey & Robbi Gelb Charitable | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 95-4643807

Foundation Overview

Based in Van Nuys, CA, Rickey & Robbi Gelb Charitable has awarded 215 grants totaling $1,147,854 to organizations in California, Texas and 1 other state across the US. Individual grants range from $25 to $151,000, with a median award of $1,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$1,147,854
Total Assets
$2,277,039
Median Grant (all grants)
$1,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
13
Median Grant
$2,500
% Median Grant Growth
+150% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 31%

4 of 13 recipients (31%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
California

99% of all grants are concentrated in California, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within California, funding concentrates in Van Nuys (12%), Los Angeles (11%), Northridge (9%).

Funding Trajectory
+737%

Strong 737% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
Education + General Purposes

Dual focus on education (75%) and general purposes, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Rickey & Robbi Gelb Charitable's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
California State University - Northridge $2,054 Northridge, CA, US Scholarships 2024
California State University - Northridge $3,655 Northridge, CA, US General Purpose 2024
Chabad Of The Valley $5,000 Tarzana, CA, US Scholarships 2024
Child Development Institute $1,000 Reseda, CA, US General Purpose 2024
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles $2,500 Los Angeles, CA, US General Purpose 2024
Discover Cube Los Angeles $1,000 Sylmar, CA, US Scholarships 2024
Discover Cube Los Angeles $3,700 Sylmar, CA, US General Purpose 2024
Expediente Rojo Project $2,550 Los Angeles, CA, US Scholarships 2024
99 Individual Scholarships Reg Sec $112,000 Van Nuys, CA, US Scholarship Award 2024
Los Angeles Valley College Foundation $5,000 Valley Glen, CA, US Scholarships 2024
Onegeneration $500 Van Nuys, CA, US General Purpose 2024
Sutter Middle School $300 Winnetka, CA, US Scholarships 2024
The Valley Economic Alliance $1,000 Sherman Oaks, CA, US General Purpose 2024
1000 Grants To Each Of 151 Recipien $109,000 Van Nuys, CA, US Scholarship Award 2023
Boys And Girls Club $225 Pacoima, CA, US General Purpose 2023
California State University - Northridge $2,936 Northridge, CA, US Scholarships 2023
California State University - Northridge $97 Northridge, CA, US General Purpose 2023
Chabad Of The Valley $5,000 Tarzana, CA, US Scholarships 2023
Chabad Of The Valley $5,000 Tarzana, CA, US General Purpose 2023
Child Development Institute $4,500 Reseda, CA, US General Purpose 2023
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles $2,500 Los Angeles, CA, US General Purpose 2023
Expediente Rojo Project $2,550 Los Angeles, CA, US Scholarships 2023
Los Angeles Valley College Foundation $2,000 Valley Glen, CA, US Scholarships 2023
Make-a-wish $25 Los Angeles, CA, US General Purpose 2023
Mothers Against Drunk Driving $45 Westminster, CA, US General Purpose 2023
Onegeneration $1,500 Van Nuys, CA, US General Purpose 2023
San Fernando Police Advisory Council $250 San Fernando, CA, US General Purpose 2023
Shriners Hospital For Children $2,750 Los Angeles, CA, US General Purpose 2023
St Jude Childrens Research Hospital $2,500 Santa Ana, CA, US General Purpose 2023
Tierra Del Sol Foundation $250 Sunland, CA, US General Purpose 2023
United Chambers Of Commerce $1,000 Sherman Oaks, CA, US General Purpose 2023
The Get Together Foundation $1,000 Chatsworth, CA, US General Purpose 2023
Museum Of Tolerance $125 Los Angeles, CA, US General Purpose 2023
American Cancer Society $100 Culver City, CA, US General Purpose 2023
Supporters Of Law Enforcement In Devonshire $1,100 Northridge, CA, US General Purpose 2023
The Valley Economic Alliance $1,000 Sherman Oaks, CA, US General Purpose 2023
Assistance League Of San Fernando $1,000 Canoga Park, CA, US General Purpose 2023
Fernando Awards Foundation $600 Sherman Oaks, CA, US General Purpose 2023
Cooper Literacy Program $1,000 Canoga Park, CA, US General Purpose 2023
1000 Grants To Each Of 151 Recipien $151,000 Van Nuys, CA, US Scholarship Award 2022
Los Angeles Valley College Foundation $1,000 Valley Glen, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Onegeneration $100 Van Nuys, CA, US General Purpose 2022
San Fernando Police Advisory Council $250 San Fernando, CA, US General Purpose 2022
California State University - Northridge $5,007 Northridge, CA, US Scholarships 2022
California State University - Northridge $2,059 Northridge, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Chabad Of The Valley $5,000 Tarzana, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Make-a-wish $25 Los Angeles, CA, US General Purpose 2022
United Chambers Of Commerce $2,000 Sherman Oaks, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Los Angeles Mission College Foundation $200 Sylmar, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Emelita Elementary School $1,000 Encino, CA, US General Purpose 2022
West Valley - Warner Center Chamber Of Commerce $435 Woodland Hills, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Los Angeles Unified School District $574 Los Angeles, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Child Development Institute $2,500 Reseda, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Mothers Against Drunk Driving $45 Westminster, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank $200 Los Angeles, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Boys And Girls Club $125 Pacoima, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Rotary Club Of Calabasas Charities $100 Calabasas, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Woodland Hills Optimist Club $624 West Hills, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Valley Village $500 Winnetka, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Greatescape Foundation $50 Palm Desert, CA, US General Purpose 2022
American Red Cross $250 Sherman Oaks, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Maps Charities $250 Sherman Oaks, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Tierra Del Sol Foundation $250 Sunland, CA, US General Purpose 2022
St Jude Childrens Research Hospital $500 Santa Ana, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Shriners Hospital For Children $250 Los Angeles, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles $2,500 Los Angeles, CA, US General Purpose 2022
1000 Grants To Each Of 151 Recipien $151,000 Van Nuys, CA, US Scholarship Award 2022
Los Angeles Valley College Foundation $1,000 Valley Glen, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Onegeneration $100 Van Nuys, CA, US General Purpose 2022
San Fernando Police Advisory Council $250 San Fernando, CA, US General Purpose 2022
California State University - Northridge $5,007 Northridge, CA, US Scholarships 2022
California State University - Northridge $2,059 Northridge, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Chabad Of The Valley $5,000 Tarzana, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Make-a-wish $25 Los Angeles, CA, US General Purpose 2022
United Chambers Of Commerce $2,000 Sherman Oaks, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Los Angeles Mission College Foundation $200 Sylmar, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Emelita Elementary School $1,000 Encino, CA, US General Purpose 2022
West Valley - Warner Center Chamber Of Commerce $435 Woodland Hills, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Los Angeles Unified School District $574 Los Angeles, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Child Development Institute $2,500 Reseda, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Mothers Against Drunk Driving $45 Westminster, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank $200 Los Angeles, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Boys And Girls Club $125 Pacoima, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Rotary Club Of Calabasas Charities $100 Calabasas, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Woodland Hills Optimist Club $624 West Hills, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Valley Village $500 Winnetka, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Greatescape Foundation $50 Palm Desert, CA, US General Purpose 2022
American Red Cross $250 Sherman Oaks, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Maps Charities $250 Sherman Oaks, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Tierra Del Sol Foundation $250 Sunland, CA, US General Purpose 2022
St Jude Childrens Research Hospital $500 Santa Ana, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Shriners Hospital For Children $250 Los Angeles, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles $2,500 Los Angeles, CA, US General Purpose 2022
1000 Grants To Each Of 151 Recipien $151,000 Van Nuys, CA, US Scholarship Award 2022
Los Angeles Valley College Foundation $1,000 Valley Glen, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Onegeneration $100 Van Nuys, CA, US General Purpose 2022
San Fernando Police Advisory Council $250 San Fernando, CA, US General Purpose 2022
California State University - Northridge $5,007 Northridge, CA, US Scholarships 2022
California State University - Northridge $2,059 Northridge, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Chabad Of The Valley $5,000 Tarzana, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Make-a-wish $25 Los Angeles, CA, US General Purpose 2022
United Chambers Of Commerce $2,000 Sherman Oaks, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Los Angeles Mission College Foundation $200 Sylmar, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Emelita Elementary School $1,000 Encino, CA, US General Purpose 2022
West Valley - Warner Center Chamber Of Commerce $435 Woodland Hills, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Los Angeles Unified School District $574 Los Angeles, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Child Development Institute $2,500 Reseda, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Mothers Against Drunk Driving $45 Westminster, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank $200 Los Angeles, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Boys And Girls Club $125 Pacoima, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Rotary Club Of Calabasas Charities $100 Calabasas, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Woodland Hills Optimist Club $624 West Hills, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Valley Village $500 Winnetka, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Greatescape Foundation $50 Palm Desert, CA, US General Purpose 2022
American Red Cross $250 Sherman Oaks, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Maps Charities $250 Sherman Oaks, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Tierra Del Sol Foundation $250 Sunland, CA, US General Purpose 2022
St Jude Childrens Research Hospital $500 Santa Ana, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Shriners Hospital For Children $250 Los Angeles, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles $2,500 Los Angeles, CA, US General Purpose 2022
1000 Grants To Each Of 65 Recipient $65,000 Van Nuys, CA, US Scholarship Award 2021
Valley Community Healthcare $4,500 North Hollywood, CA, US General Purpose 2021
Onegeneration $2,000 Van Nuys, CA, US General Purpose 2021
Los Angeles Valley College Foundation $1,000 Valley Glen, CA, US General Purpose 2021
Northridge Hospital Foundation $1,000 Northridge, CA, US General Purpose 2021
San Fernando Police Advisory Council $1,000 San Fernando, CA, US General Purpose 2021
The West Valley Food Pantry $1,000 Woodland Hills, CA, US General Purpose 2021
Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry $1,000 Santa Clarita, CA, US General Purpose 2021
Dosomething $1,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2021
1000 Grants To Each Of 65 Recipient $65,000 Van Nuys, CA, US Scholarship Award 2021
Valley Community Healthcare $4,500 North Hollywood, CA, US General Purpose 2021
Onegeneration $2,000 Van Nuys, CA, US General Purpose 2021
Los Angeles Valley College Foundation $1,000 Valley Glen, CA, US General Purpose 2021
Northridge Hospital Foundation $1,000 Northridge, CA, US General Purpose 2021
San Fernando Police Advisory Council $1,000 San Fernando, CA, US General Purpose 2021
The West Valley Food Pantry $1,000 Woodland Hills, CA, US General Purpose 2021
Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry $1,000 Santa Clarita, CA, US General Purpose 2021
Dosomething $1,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2021
1000 Grants To Each Of 85 Recipient $85,000 Van Nuys, CA, US Scholarship Award 2020
Grace Jacobsen $1,000 Northridge, CA, US Scholarship Award 2018
Arielle Alvarez $1,000 Arleta, CA, US Scholarship Award 2018
Teresa Arsinian $1,000 Van Nuys, CA, US Scholarship Award 2018
Anne J Bana $1,000 Panorama City, CA, US Scholarship Award 2018
Jocelyn Barrera $1,000 Pacoima, CA, US Scholarship Award 2018
Danielle Cairns $1,000 West Hills, CA, US Scholarship Award 2018
Kimberly Garcia $1,000 Panorama City, CA, US Scholarship Award 2018
Ashley Guillen $1,000 Arleta, CA, US Scholarship Award 2018
Jahnyce Hicks $1,000 Reseda, CA, US Scholarship Award 2018
Amandeep Kaur $1,000 Panorama City, CA, US Scholarship Award 2018
Jonathan Yosi Khalili $1,000 Canoga Park, CA, US Scholarship Award 2018
Kirvani Khanagwal $1,000 Encino, CA, US Scholarship Award 2018
Shriya Kohli $1,000 Chatsworth, CA, US Scholarship Award 2018
Natalie Kovalev $1,000 Winnetka, CA, US Scholarship Award 2018
Erika Marcelino Nolasco $1,000 North Hills, CA, US Scholarship Award 2018
Jocelyn Martinez $1,000 Panorama City, CA, US Scholarship Award 2018
Pamela Medina $1,000 Reseda, CA, US Scholarship Award 2018
Abraham Mendoza $1,000 North Hills, CA, US Scholarship Award 2018
Paul Michael P Mendoza $1,000 North Hills, CA, US Scholarship Award 2018
Josseline Moran $1,000 Van Nuys, CA, US Scholarship Award 2018
Katherine S Moran $1,000 Van Nuys, CA, US Scholarship Award 2018
Karina Perez $1,000 Canoga Park, CA, US Scholarship Award 2018
Salma Ramirez $1,000 Van Nuys, CA, US Scholarship Award 2018
Hao Tran $1,000 Winnetka, CA, US Scholarship Award 2018
Sepideh Lavian $1,000 Reseda, CA, US Scholarship Award 2018
Lauren R Englander $1,000 Granada Hills, CA, US Scholarship Award 2018
April T Soriano $500 Canoga Park, CA, US Scholarship Award 2018
Eliana A Medina $500 Winnetka, CA, US Scholarship Award 2018
Citlali Estrada $1,000 Sylmar, CA, US Scholarship Award 2018
Robinpreet Singh $500 Winnetka, CA, US Scholarship Award 2018
Tiffany Haghighi $500 Canoga Park, CA, US Scholarship Award 2018
Alicia Sullivan $1,000 Northridge, CA, US Scholarship Award 2018
Juan Cazares $1,000 Winnetka, CA, US Scholarship Award 2018
Jonathan Barragan $2,000 Encino, CA, US Scholarship Award 2018
Jeanette Gomez $1,000 Norwalk, CA, US Scholarship Award 2018
Sarah Sperling $1,000 Canoga Park, CA, US Scholarship Award 2018
Julie Anne Mendez $1,000 Van Nuys, CA, US Scholarship Award 2018
Jonathan Navarrete $1,000 Canoga Park, CA, US Scholarship Award 2018
Tony Ngo $1,000 Winnetka, CA, US Scholarship Award 2018
Smart $410 Arlington, TX, US General Purpose 2017
Chabad Of The Valley $1,000 Tazana, CA, US General Purpose 2017
Lapd Devonshire Pals $1,000 Northridge, CA, US General Purpose 2017
Samantha Martinez $1,000 Sylmar, CA, US Scholarship Award 2017
Samantha Bravo $1,000 Reseda, CA, US Scholarship Award 2017
Fernando Award Foundation $2,000 Sherman Oaks, CA, US Scholarship Award 2017
Blanca Altamirano $1,000 Panorama City, CA, US Scholarship Award 2017
Grace Jacobsen $1,000 Northridge, CA, US Scholarship Award 2017
Kevin Villanueva $1,000 Winnetka, CA, US Scholarship Awards 2017
Moises Delgadillo $1,000 Sylmar, CA, US Scholarship Award 2017
Adrian Lopez $1,000 North Hollywood, CA, US Scholarship Award 2017
Lindsey Englaner $1,000 Granada Hills, CA, US Scholarship Award 2017
Marilyn Magana $1,000 Van Nuys, CA, US Scholarship Award 2017
Richard Reyes $1,000 Burbank, CA, US Scholarship Award 2017
Kevin Lowe $1,000 Encino, CA, US Scholarship Award 2017
Leor Mizrahi $500 Woodland Hills, CA, US Scholarship Award 2017
Alejandro Quezada $500 Reseda, CA, US Scholarship Award 2017
Elizabeth Armendaria $1,000 North Hollywood, CA, US Scholarship Award 2017
Jacob Tirado $1,000 West Hills, CA, US Scholarship Award 2017
Mila Sahinyan $1,000 Glendale, CA, US Scholarship Award 2017
Elias Qubrosi $1,000 Northridge, CA, US Scholarship Award 2017
Valley Community Clinic $3,000 North Hollwood, CA, US General Purpose 2017
New Directions For Youth Inc $10,000 North Hollywood, CA, US General Purpose 2017
Walk Of Hearts Foundation $1,000 Canoga Park, CA, US General Purpose 2017
Vica Foundation $1,000 Van Nuys, CA, US General Purpose 2016
Chabad Of The Valley $1,000 Tazana, CA, US General Purpose 2016
Child Development Institute $2,000 Woodland Hills, CA, US General Purpose 2016
Richard Reyes $1,000 Burbank, CA, US Scholarship Award 2016
Elizabeth Rodas $1,000 No Hollywood, CA, US Scholarship 2016
Los Angeles Valley Foundation $2,000 Van Nuys, CA, US General Purpose 2016
Public Safety Supporters $2,000 Chatsworth, CA, US Scholarship Awards 2016
Marilyn Magana $1,000 Van Nuys, CA, US Scholarship General Purpose 2016
Valley Community Clinic $4,000 No Hollywood, CA, US General Purpose 2016
California State Northridge $500 Northridge, CA, US General Purpose 2016
Los Angeles Sheriff Department $100 Los Angeles, CA, US General Purpose 2016
Valley Presbysterian Hospital $150 Van Nuys, CA, US General Purpose 2016
Valley Village $1,000 Winnetka, CA, US General Purpose 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Rickey & Robbi Gelb Charitable as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 95-4643807
Website N/A
Address PO BOX 8370 Van Nuys, CA 91409-8370

Key People (9)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Rickey & Robbi Gelb Charitable's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President Richard Gelb
Secretary Roberta Gelb
Director Brian H Standing
Director Barry Allen
Director Yale Weiser

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.