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Alfred J & Lotte Gruen Foundation is a private trust based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1975. It holds total assets of $2.7M. Annual income is reported at $2.7M. Total assets have grown from $953K in 2010 to $2.7M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. According to available records, Alfred J & Lotte Gruen Foundation has made 17 grants totaling $275K, with a median grant of $14K. The foundation has distributed between $15K and $130K annually from 2021 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $43K, with an average award of $16K. The foundation has supported 16 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, New York, Florida, which account for 82% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Alfred J & Lotte Gruen Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 17 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, NY, FL.
Alfred J & Lotte Gruen Foundation has distributed a total of $275K across 17 grants. The median grant size is $14K, with an average of $16K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $43K.
Alfred J & Lotte Gruen Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Alfred J & Lotte Gruen Foundation is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Gruen | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Andrew Gruen | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Staci Gruen Yablon | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jordan Klingsberg | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$2.7M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$2.7M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
17
Total Giving
$275K
Average Grant
$16K
Median Grant
$14K
Unique Recipients
16
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University Of StrathcyldeSUPPORT - GENERAL FUND | New York, NY | $43K | 2023 |
| Chicago Coalition For Family BuildiSUPPORT - GENERAL FUND | Chicago, IL | $23K | 2023 |
| Am ShalomSUPPORT - GENERAL FUND | Glencoe, IL | $14K | 2023 |
| Isaac M Wise TempleSUPPORT - GENERAL FUND | Cincinnati, OH | $14K | 2023 |
| Friends Of United HatzalahSUPPORT - GENERAL FUND | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Maccabi UsaSUPPORT - GENERAL FUND | Philadelphia, PA | $10K | 2023 |
| Central SynagogueSUPPORT - GENERAL FUND | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| The Town SchoolSUPPORT - GENERAL FUND | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Uja-Federation Of NySUPPORT - GENERAL FUND | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Lungevity FoundationRESEARCH | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| The Michael J Fox FoundationRESEARCH | Hagerstown, MD | $5K | 2022 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | Boca Raton, FL | $40K | 2021 |
| Gemiluth Chesed Lotte Gruen Fund Of Ezra-Habonim Jewish CongregationGENERAL SUPPORT TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | Skokie, IL | $30K | 2021 |
| New Light Cemetery AssociationGENERAL SUPPORT TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | Lincolnwood, IL | $20K | 2021 |
| Magen David AdomGENERAL SUPPORT TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | Northbrook, IL | $20K | 2021 |
| Northwestern UniversityGENERAL SUPPORT TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | Chicago, IL | $20K | 2021 |