The Aufmuth Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyPalo Alto, California · EIN 94-2856207 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $7,500.
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
53% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brennan Center for Justice | New York, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Campaign Legal Center Inc | Washington, DC | Charitable | $10,000 |
| National Abortion Federation | Annapolis Junction, MD | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Trevor Project | West Hollywood, CA | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Alameda County Community Food Bank | Oakland, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Kids Mental Health Foundation | Columbus, OH | Charitable | $5,000 |
| League of Women Voters Education Fu | Washington, DC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Midwest Access Coalition | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Mission Asset Fund | San Francisco, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Rape Abuse Incest National Network | Washington, DC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Sacred Heart Community Service | San Jose, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Peninsula Open Space Trust | Palo Alto, CA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Truckee Donner Land Trust | Truckee, CA | Charitable | $2,500 |
The return also lists 14 grants to individuals ($100,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $177,500 | 27 |
| 2023 | $164,500 | 24 |
| 2022 | $157,500 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 26, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630269349100603
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-2856207
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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