Private foundation · Palm Desert, CA

The Auen Foundation

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Typical grant size
$8K $15K $25K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
66
Repeat grantees
45
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

Sherrie Auen
TRUSTEE
$277K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
3.2%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
247
Total grants awarded
$4.8M
Total amount
$19K
Average grant
$125K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$1.1M
56 grants
2023
$879K
47 grants
2022
$836K
47 grants
2021
$837K
43 grants
2020
$1.2M
54 grants

Top recipients

5 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$350K
4 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$198K
5 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$160K
4 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$150K
6 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$140K
$130K
4 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$130K
5 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$120K
3 grants · TN · ✓ Exact match
$118K
Joslyn Senior Center
6 grants · CA
$110K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

Eisenhower Medical Center
to support development of Eisenhower Intergenerational Child Care Center
CA · TY 2024
$50K
Barbara Sinatra Children's Center at Eisenhower
to help expand the Forensic Medical services
CA · TY 2024
$50K
The Palm Springs International Film Society
to support Senior Volunteer Programs for the 2025 film festival
CA · TY 2024
$50K
Alzheimers Coachella Valley
to support services for Alzheimer's clients
CA · TY 2024
$50K
Rancho Mirage Writer's Festival
to continue videotaping and airing of all Festival sessions for seniors that are not able to attend
CA · TY 2024
$35K
The Ranch Recovery Centers Inc
scholarships for seniors
CA · TY 2024
$30K
Dap Health
to help with the dental program
CA · TY 2024
$30K
Read With Me Volunteer Programs
Intergenerational Reading Mentoring Program
CA · TY 2024
$30K
Alzheimers Coachella Valley
to fund charitable services for those living with cognitive impairment
CA · TY 2024
$30K
Joslyn Senior Center
to support the Aging Mastery Program
CA · TY 2024
$30K
Aids Assistance Program
to assist in purchasing food vouchers
CA · TY 2024
$25K
Desert Arc
to help purchase a forklift for the mentally and physically challenged clients
CA · TY 2024
$25K
Palm Springs Air Museum
Education living history teaching programs in the Ronald M. Auen Learning Center
CA · TY 2024
$25K
Coachella Valley Symphony
to support free outdoor concerts for the entire community
CA · TY 2024
$25K
Coronado Island Film Festival
ease of festival and outreach for the aging population
CA · TY 2024
$25K
Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine
to provide no-charge primary care services to low-income residents over 55
CA · TY 2024
$25K
Sharp Hospicecare Fund
to help complete construction, beautify the grounds, and properly decorate home's interior
CA · TY 2024
$25K
Act for Multiple Sclerosis
for direct services for people suffering from MS
CA · TY 2024
$25K
Living Desert Reserve
to support Senior Volunteer Programs
CA · TY 2024
$25K
Braille Institute of America Inc
to help with free low-vision care rehabilitation services
CA · TY 2024
$25K
Operation Safehouse Inc
to help with repair and maintenance because of hurricane damage
CA · TY 2024
$25K
Coronado Hospital Foundation
to help purchase FEES equipment
CA · TY 2024
$25K
Old Town Artisan Studios
to support senior programs
CA · TY 2024
$25K
Lemhi County Historical Society and Museum
to support the sustainability of the Shirley Walker Research Center and the Lemhi County Historical Society and museum
ID · TY 2024
$20K
Coachella Valley Repertory Theatre
to continue your Youth Outreach Program and newly formed Theatre For Young Audiences Production
CA · TY 2024
$20K
American Heart Association - Coachella Valley Division
to help fund the SMBP program
CA · TY 2024
$20K
Mizell Senior Center
to support healthy and engaged lifestyles for seniors
CA · TY 2024
$20K
Operation Safehouse Inc
to support Harrison House for at risk youths
CA · TY 2024
$20K
Tools for Tomorrow
program support
CA · TY 2024
$20K
Jewish Family Service of the Desert
In honor of Ron Snow who wakes up every morning and says "What can I do to make the world a better place?"
CA · TY 2024
$20K
Well in the Desert
to Insure Food Programs
CA · TY 2024
$20K
Salk Institute for Biological Studies
for the molecular neurobiology to study brain forms and functions for Alzheimer's and other disorders
CA · TY 2024
$20K
The Desert Symphony Inc
to support intergenerational music programs
CA · TY 2024
$15K
Elderhelp
to help seniors remain independent in their home
CA · TY 2024
$15K
Tools for Tomorrow
Intergenerational Children's Art Programs
CA · TY 2024
$15K
Parade Charities Inc
2024 Golf Cart Parade Auen Foundation Senior Seating Area
CA · TY 2024
$15K
Desert Theaterworks
senior programs
CA · TY 2024
$10K
Palm Springs Cultural Center
senior entertainment
CA · TY 2024
$10K
Coronado Promenade Concerts
providing music programs for all ages in the community
CA · TY 2024
$8K
Amy's Purpose
program support
CA · TY 2024
$6K
International Classical Concerts of the Desert
to bring classical concerts to the elderly community
CA · TY 2024
$5K
Habitat for Humanity - Coachella Valley
to support seniors through the A Brush with Kindness program
CA · TY 2024
$5K
Inland Counties Legal Services
to support the guardianship clinic
CA · TY 2024
$5K
Loving All Animals
operating expenses
CA · TY 2024
$5K
Act for Multiple Sclerosis
for strength training and circulation therapies
CA · TY 2024
$5K
Mamysh Inc
to help families with counseling and emotional proplems
CA · TY 2024
$5K
Spiritual Outreach Ministries
to help provide needs for at risk seniors
CA · TY 2024
$5K
Palm Springs Art Museum
to further expand and enhance senior programs
CA · TY 2024
$5K
Coronado Fourth of July
operating expenses
CA · TY 2024
$5K
Angel View Inc
program support
CA · TY 2024
$5K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.