Gruen Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyPalm Springs, California · EIN 39-2390406 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$816K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$34M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dafgiving360 | Omaha, NE | General fund | $300,000 |
| Dafgiving360 | Omaha, NE | General fund | $300,000 |
| Temple Israel Minneapolis | Minneapolis, MN | General fund | $100,000 |
| Ezra-Habonim | Skokie, IL | General fund | $25,965 |
| University of Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN | General fund | $25,000 |
| Jewbelong Inc | New York, NY | General fund | $25,000 |
| US Halocaust Museum | Washington, DC | General fund | $20,000 |
| Minnesota Public Radio | Saint Paul, MN | General fund | $20,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $815,965 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622309349100332
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-2390406
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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