Ducommun & Gross Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ducommun & Gross Foundation is a private foundation in Healdsburg, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $860,614 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $12,500 and the largest $375,470. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$860,614
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$12,500
- Largest grant$375,470
- Assets$11.1 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was up from $589,899 the year before.
19% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $386,000 | 19 | $9.0 million |
| 2024 | $589,899 | 17 | $9.8 million |
| 2025 | $860,614 | 19 | $11.1 million |
How to apply
Ducommun & Gross Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Ducommun & Gross Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 9 | $457,970 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $249,371 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $73,273 |
| New York | 4 | $45,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $25,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | Charitable | $375,470 |
| Individual | Charitable | $224,371 |
| Wake Forest University | Charitable | $73,273 |
| East Palo Alto Academy Foundation | Charitable | $25,000 |
| National Public Radio | Charitable | $25,000 |
| National History Museum of Los Ang | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Partners in Health | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | Charitable | $15,000 |
| American Museum of Natural History | Charitable | $12,500 |
| The American Red Cross of LA | Charitable | $12,500 |
| American History Unbound | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Harvard College Fund | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Museum of Modern Art | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Edgewood Childrens Center | Charitable | $7,500 |
| The Episcopal School | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Individual | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles County Museum of Art | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles Fire Department | Charitable | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert C Ducommun
- Electra Ducommun Depeyster
Questions people ask
Does Ducommun & Gross Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ducommun & Gross Foundation give?
$860,614 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $12,500.
Who runs Ducommun & Gross Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert C Ducommun (Presidentceo) and Electra Ducommun Depeyster (Vpsecretary).
What does Ducommun & Gross Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.