The Irmgard Cheek Foundation
Invitation OnlyPalm Desert, California · EIN 92-1586861 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $520 and $4,000.
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
6% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenged Sailors San Diego | San Diego, CA | Support/Persons with disabilities | $12,500 |
| San Diego Symphony | San Diego, CA | Support arts | $6,036 |
| Stand With US | Los Angeles, CA | Organizational support | $4,300 |
| Palm Springs Friends of Philharmonic | Palm Desert, CA | Organizational support | $4,000 |
| Shays Warriors Life After Cancer | Palm Desrt, CA | Organizational support | $4,000 |
| Friends of Desert Mountains | Palm Desert, CA | Support conservation | $3,240 |
| San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance | San Diego, CA | Organizational support | $1,604 |
| UCLA Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Research | $1,500 |
| Desert Town Hall | LA Quinta, CA | Organizational support | $1,350 |
| University Club San Diego | San Diego, CA | Organizational support | $1,347 |
| LA County Science & Eng Fair | South Pasadena, CA | Education | $1,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | New York, NY | Support inclusiveness | $520 |
| Desert Bicycle Club | Palm Desert, CA | Health & wellness | $500 |
| New Childrens Museum | San Diego, CA | Organizational support | $335 |
| Uss Midway Museum | San Diego, CA | Organizational support | $270 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($3,700). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $46,202 | 16 |
| 2024 | $42,590 | 12 |
| 2023 | $4,318 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631879349100608
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 92-1586861
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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