The Deborah Groening-Rother Foundation
Invitation OnlyLos Angeles, California · EIN 87-3147290 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2.7M
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$23.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $30,000 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
40% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Well Family Marian Place | Los Angeles, CA | To further organization's charitable purpose. | $900,000 |
| Aclu of So Ca | Los Angeles, CA | To further organization's charitable purpose. | $250,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Fed of America | New York, NY | To further organization's charitable purpose. | $250,000 |
| Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights | Los Angeles, CA | To further organization's charitable purpose. | $250,000 |
| National Public Radio Inc | Washington, DC | To further organization's charitable purpose. | $250,000 |
| Esperanza Community Housing | Los Angeles, CA | To further organization's charitable purpose. | $100,000 |
| Mother Jones Foundation | Van, WV | To further organization's charitable purpose. | $100,000 |
| Pbs Foundation | Arlington, VA | To further organization's charitable purpose. | $100,000 |
| Bennington College | Bennington, VT | To further organization's charitable purpose. | $75,000 |
| 826 LA | Los Angeles, CA | To further organization's charitbale purpose.to further organization's charitable purpose. | $50,000 |
| Climate Resolve | Los Angeles, CA | To further organization's charitable purpose. | $50,000 |
| National Resources Defense Council | New York, NY | To further organization's charitable purpose. | $50,000 |
| Rodale Institute | Camarillo, CA | To further organization's charitable purpose. | $50,000 |
| Venice Family Clinic | Venice, CA | To further organization's charitable purpose. | $50,000 |
| Earth Justice | San Francisco, CA | To further organization's charitable purpose. | $50,000 |
| Family Rescue Center | Canoga Park, CA | To further organization's charitable purpose. | $30,000 |
| Project Open Hand | San Francisco, CA | To further organization's charitable purpose. | $30,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Atlanta, GA | To further organization's charitable purpose. | $20,000 |
| The People Concern | Los Angeles, CA | To further organization's charitable purpose. | $10,000 |
| United in Harmony | Los Angeles, CA | To further organization's charitable purpose. | $10,000 |
| Icivics | Cambridge, MA | To further organization's charitable purpose. | $10,000 |
| Project on Government Oversight | Washington, DC | To further organization's charitable purpose. | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,695,000 | 22 |
| 2024 | $1,167,500 | 18 |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 |
| 2022 | $5,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631319349104508
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-3147290
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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