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Also known as: C/O DIANA OEHRLI
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Gruben Charitable Foundation is a private corporation based in NEWPORT, RI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2008. The principal officer is J Robert Casey. It holds total assets of $17M. Annual income is reported at $2.1M. Total assets have grown from $10.7M in 2011 to $17M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. 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 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Rhode Island. According to available records, Gruben Charitable Foundation has made 91 grants totaling $2.3M, with a median grant of $20K. The foundation has distributed between $691K and $815K annually from 2022 to 2024. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $175K, with an average award of $25K. The foundation has supported 59 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Rhode Island, Maryland, New York, which account for 96% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$25K
Largest Grant
$55K
Based on 29 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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.
Gruben Charitable Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 91 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in RI, MD, NY.
Gruben Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $2.3M across 91 grants. The median grant size is $20K, with an average of $25K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $175K.
Gruben Charitable Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Gruben Charitable Foundation is headquartered in NEWPORT, RI. While based in RI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diana Oehrli | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$815K
Total Assets
$17M
Fair Market Value
$16.5M
Net Worth
$17M
Grants Paid
$815K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$379K
Distribution Amount
$827K
Total: $17M
Total Grants
91
Total Giving
$2.3M
Average Grant
$25K
Median Grant
$20K
Unique Recipients
59
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown UniversityUnrestricted | Providence, RI | $17K | 2024 |
| Rhode Island HospitalUnrestricted | Providence, RI | $175K | 2024 |
| Newport Festivals FoundationUnrestricted | Newport, RI | $70K | 2024 |
| BrainGateUnrestricted | Providence, RI | $50K | 2024 |
| Norman Bird SanctuaryUnrestricted | Middletown, RI | $30K | 2024 |
| Newport ClassicalUnrestricted | Newport, RI | $30K | 2024 |
| Newport HospitalUnrestricted | Newport, RI | $30K | 2024 |
| Women's Resource CenterUnrestricted | Newport, RI | $25K | 2024 |
| Strategic Prevention Partnerships INCUnrestricted | Adamsville, RI | $25K | 2024 |
| Newport Mental HealthUnrestricted | Middletown, RI | $25K | 2024 |
| Miriam HospitalUnrestricted | Providence, RI | $25K | 2024 |
| Martin Luther King Community CenterUnrestricted | Newport, RI | $25K | 2024 |
| Family Service of Rhode IslandUnrestricted | Providence, RI | $25K | 2024 |
| Bike NewportUnrestricted | Newport, RI | $25K | 2024 |
| Eastern RI ConservationUnrestricted | Tiverton, RI | $20K | 2024 |
| Day OneUnrestricted | Providence, RI | $20K | 2024 |
| Sail Newport IncUnrestricted | Newport, RI | $20K | 2024 |
| Aquidneck Land TrustUnrestricted | Middletown, RI | $20K | 2024 |
| Massachusetts General HospitalUnrestricted | Boston, MA | $17K | 2024 |
| Weill Cornell MedicineUnrestricted | New York, NY | $17K | 2024 |
| Newport Tree ConservancyUnrestricted | Newport, RI | $15K | 2024 |
| Child & Family Services of NewportUnrestricted | Middletown, RI | $15K | 2024 |
| NewportFall River Star Kids Scholarship ProgramUnrestricted | Middletown, RI | $15K | 2024 |
| RI Slave History MedallionsUnrestricted | Newport, RI | $15K | 2024 |
| Friends of Island CemeteryUnrestricted | Newport, RI | $10K | 2024 |
| North Country School Inc (Camp Treetops)Unrestricted | Lake Placid, NY | $10K | 2024 |
| Housing HotlineUnrestricted | Newport, RI | $10K | 2024 |
| FabNewportUnrestricted | Newport, RI | $10K | 2024 |
| Aquidneck Community TableUnrestricted | Newport, RI | $10K | 2024 |
| Newport SingsUnrestricted | Newport, RI | $5K | 2024 |
| Newport County YANAUnrestricted | Middletown, RI | $5K | 2024 |
| List Academy of MusicUnrestricted | Newport, RI | $5K | 2024 |
| Rhode Island Hospital FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Providence, RI | $135K | 2023 |
| Newport Music FestivalUNRESTRICTED | Newport, RI | $60K | 2023 |
| Parent Support Network Of RiUNRESTRICTED | Providence, RI | $50K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Newport SkateparkUNRESTRICTED | Newport, RI | $25K | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of NewportUNRESTRICTED | Newport, RI | $25K | 2023 |
| Lucy'S HearthUNRESTRICTED | Middletown, RI | $25K | 2023 |
| Strategic Preventive PartnershipsUNRESTRICTED | Rockville, MD | $25K | 2023 |
| Womens Resource CenterUNRESTRICTED | Newport, RI | $25K | 2023 |
| Newport County YmcaUNRESTRICTED | Middletown, RI | $25K | 2023 |
| Dr Martin Luther King Jr CommunityUNRESTRICTED | Newport, RI | $25K | 2023 |
| Save The BayUNRESTRICTED | Providence, RI | $20K | 2023 |
| Child And Family ServicesUNRESTRICTED | Middletown, RI | $15K | 2023 |
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