The Ronda Gruber Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Francisco, California · EIN 36-4568159 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$66K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$532K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
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
50% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Learning Academy | San Francisco, CA | Charter high school | $25,000 |
| San Francisco SPCA | San Francisco, CA | Saving, protecting & caring for anim | $15,000 |
| Macular Degeneration Research | Clarksburg, MD | Medical research | $7,500 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Topeka, KS | Mental health care and wellness | $5,000 |
| Mercy Ships | Garden Valley, TX | Medical care | $2,500 |
| Operation Smiles | Virginia Beach, VA | Child cleft surgeries | $2,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Medical care | $2,500 |
| Smile Train | Washington, DC | Healthcare | $2,500 |
| Kqed Inc | San Francisco, CA | Public media | $1,500 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind | San Rafael, CA | Guide dog training | $1,000 |
| Deborah Slater Dance Theatre | San Francisco, CA | Performance arts | $750 |
| National Ms Society | Los Angeles, CA | World free of multiple scalerosis | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $66,250 | 12 |
| 2024 | $43,375 | 12 |
| 2023 | $49,500 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610759349100236
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4568159
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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