Peter A & Vernice H Gasser Foundation
The Peter A. and Vernice H. Gasser Foundation is a Napa County private foundation that supports local nonprofits, students, schools and community initiatives with a focus on health care, education and the environment. The site states the foundation awards roughly $1.5–$2.0 million annually and provides application guidance and grant listings.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Napa County 501(c)(3) focused on education, health care, environment, or community services seeking operating or program support, teacher stipends, scholarships, small capital items, or occasional larger local investments.
Good Fit
- • Located in Napa County or clearly serving Napa County residents.
- • Project fits education, healthcare, environment, youth development, or community initiatives.
- • Request is for operating/program support, teacher stipends, scholarships, or a local capital need.
- • Ability to submit a concise letter of intent by the Sept 1 deadline and follow a board-invitation process.
- • Request size aligns with many past awards (small-to-mid grants common, with occasional larger capital/property gifts).
Geography
Observed grantmaking is confined to California with a strong Napa County focus; the latest year shows all dollars staying in-state and the foundation describes Napa County as its service area.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 78 distinct recipients (78 grants) with a high share of new grantees (53 new), demonstrating a broad and diverse recipient base despite a few very large awards concentrating dollars.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of openness exists: the website and filings describe a public letter-of-intent process with a Sept 1 deadline, and the latest year included many new recipients (53), indicating unfamiliar organizations can and do enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
