The Auen Foundation
Invitation OnlyPalm Desert, California · EIN 95-4325051 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.1M
Organizations funded56
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$33.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
1% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Palm Springs International Film Society | Palm Springs, CA | to support Senior Volunteer Programs for the 2025 film festival | $50,000 |
| Alzheimers Coachella Valley | Palm Desert, CA | to support services for Alzheimer's clients | $50,000 |
| Barbara Sinatra Children's Center at Eisenhower | Rancho Mirage, CA | to help expand the Forensic Medical services | $50,000 |
| Eisenhower Medical Center | Rancho Mirage, CA | to support development of Eisenhower Intergenerational Child Care Center | $50,000 |
| Rancho Mirage Writer's Festival | Rancho Mirage, CA | to continue videotaping and airing of all Festival sessions for seniors that are not able to attend | $35,000 |
| Alzheimers Coachella Valley | Palm Desert, CA | to fund charitable services for those living with cognitive impairment | $30,000 |
| Read With Me Volunteer Programs | Rancho Mirage, CA | Intergenerational Reading Mentoring Program | $30,000 |
| Joslyn Senior Center | Palm Desert, CA | to support the Aging Mastery Program | $30,000 |
| DAP Health | Palm Springs, CA | to help with the dental program | $30,000 |
| The Ranch Recovery Centers Inc | Desert Hot Springs, CA | scholarships for seniors | $30,000 |
| Living Desert Reserve | Palm Desert, CA | to support Senior Volunteer Programs | $25,000 |
| Old Town Artisan Studios | La Quinta, CA | to support senior programs | $25,000 |
| Desert Arc | Palm Desert, CA | to help purchase a forklift for the mentally and physically challenged clients | $25,000 |
| Operation Safehouse Inc | Riverside, CA | to help with repair and maintenance because of hurricane damage | $25,000 |
| Coachella Valley Symphony | Palm Desert, CA | to support free outdoor concerts for the entire community | $25,000 |
| Palm Springs Air Museum | Palm Springs, CA | Education living history teaching programs in the Ronald M. Auen Learning Center | $25,000 |
| Braille Institute of America Inc | Los Angeles, CA | to help with free low-vision care rehabilitation services | $25,000 |
| Coronado Island Film Festival | Coronado, CA | ease of festival and outreach for the aging population | $25,000 |
| ACT for Multiple Sclerosis | Palm Desert, CA | for direct services for people suffering from MS | $25,000 |
| Sharp HospiceCare Fund | La Mesa, CA | to help complete construction, beautify the grounds, and properly decorate home's interior | $25,000 |
| AIDS Assistance Program | Palm Springs, CA | to assist in purchasing food vouchers | $25,000 |
| Coachella Valley Volunteers In Medicine | Indio, CA | to provide no-charge primary care services to low-income residents over 55 | $25,000 |
| Coronado Hospital Foundation | Coronado, CA | to help purchase FEES equipment | $25,000 |
| Salk Institute for Biological Studies | La Jolla, CA | for the molecular neurobiology to study brain forms and functions for Alzheimer's and other disorders | $20,000 |
| Well in the Desert | Palm Springs, CA | to Insure Food Programs | $20,000 |
| Coachella Valley Repertory Theatre | Cathedral City, CA | to continue your Youth Outreach Program and newly formed Theatre For Young Audiences Production | $20,000 |
| Lemhi County Historical Society and Museum | Salmon, ID | to support the sustainability of the Shirley Walker Research Center and the Lemhi County Historical Society and museum | $20,000 |
| American Heart Association - Coachella Valley Division | Riverside, CA | to help fund the SMBP program | $20,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of the Desert | Palm Springs, CA | In honor of Ron Snow who wakes up every morning and says "What can I do to make the world a better place?" | $20,000 |
| Mizell Senior Center | Palm Springs, CA | to support healthy and engaged lifestyles for seniors | $20,000 |
| Operation Safehouse Inc | Riverside, CA | to support Harrison House for at risk youths | $20,000 |
| Tools For Tomorrow | Palm Desert, CA | program support | $20,000 |
| Tools For Tomorrow | Palm Desert, CA | Intergenerational Children's Art Programs | $15,000 |
| The Desert Symphony Inc | Palm Desert, CA | to support intergenerational music programs | $15,000 |
| Parade Charities Inc | Palm Desert, CA | 2024 Golf Cart Parade Auen Foundation Senior Seating Area | $15,000 |
| Elderhelp | San Diego, CA | to help seniors remain independent in their home | $15,000 |
| Palm Springs Cultural Center | Palm Springs, CA | senior entertainment | $10,000 |
| Desert Theaterworks | Indio, CA | senior programs | $10,000 |
| Coronado Promenade Concerts | Coronado, CA | providing music programs for all ages in the community | $8,000 |
| Amy's Purpose | Morongo Valley, CA | program support | $6,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Coachella Valley | Palm Desert, CA | to honor Judy Vassler | $5,000 |
| Parkinson's Resource Organization | Palm Desert, CA | caregivers support | $5,000 |
| ACT for Multiple Sclerosis | Palm Desert, CA | for strength training and circulation therapies | $5,000 |
| Angel View Inc | Cathedral City, CA | program support | $5,000 |
| Grandparents Love | Palm Desert, CA | operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity - Coachella Valley | Palm Desert, CA | to support seniors through the A Brush with Kindness program | $5,000 |
| Inland Counties Legal Services | Riverside, CA | to support the guardianship clinic | $5,000 |
| Palm Springs Art Museum | Palm Springs, CA | to further expand and enhance senior programs | $5,000 |
| Coronado Fourth of July | Coronado, CA | operating expenses | $5,000 |
| International Classical Concerts of the Desert | La Quinta, CA | to bring classical concerts to the elderly community | $5,000 |
| Foundation for Palm Springs Unified School District | Palm Springs, CA | to facilitate all of the music preparation | $5,000 |
| Grandparents Love | Palm Desert, CA | to help families in need | $5,000 |
| Joslyn Senior Center | Palm Desert, CA | for your good work | $5,000 |
| Loving All Animals | Palm Desert, CA | operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Mamysh Inc | Upland, CA | to help families with counseling and emotional proplems | $5,000 |
| Spiritual Outreach Ministries | Palm Desert, CA | to help provide needs for at risk seniors | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,064,000 | 56 |
| 2023 | $878,700 | 47 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503149349103420
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-4325051
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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