The Erwin Rautenberg Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Erwin Rautenberg Foundation is a private foundation in Inglewood, California. In tax year 2023 it gave $3.4 million in 61 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $700,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$3.4 million
- Number of grants61
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$700,000
- Assets$76.4 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2023 was up from $3.4 million the year before.
24% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $3.4 million | 54 | $70.5 million |
| 2023 | $3.4 million | 61 | $76.4 million |
How to apply
The Erwin Rautenberg 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 The Erwin Rautenberg Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California. It also paid $35,000 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 48 | $3.1 million |
| New York | 4 | $106,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $60,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $60,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $40,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Greater la | To support New Leaders Projects | $700,000 |
| Jewish Community Foundation of la | To support various charities | $700,000 |
| Jewish Community Foundation of la | To support various charities | $350,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of Los Angele | To support life-improvingservices that help the people ofLos Angeles | $155,000 |
| The Holocaust Musium la | To support the righteous conservation project program | $137,500 |
| JVS Socal | TO SUPPORT job and skill training programs for unemployed and underemployed people. | $110,000 |
| Los Angeles Jewish Health | To support the activities center at the brandman center for senior care | $100,000 |
| Milken Community School | To support the milken forward capital campain | $100,000 |
| Cedars Sinai Medical | To pioner medical research achievements, education programs defining the future of healthcare, and wide-ranging community benefit activities, were setting new standards for quality and innovation in patient care | $70,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution | To support Jews in need | $70,000 |
| Cedars Sinai Medical | To suppor medical research achievements, education programs defining the future of healthcare, and wide-ranging community benefit activities | $70,000 |
| International Fellowship of Christi | To build bridges between Christians and Jews | $60,000 |
| Yeshiva Gedolah of Los Angeles | To support the highest level of education possible in both Judaic and Secular Studies. | $50,000 |
| Shalom Institue Camp and Comference | To support the ashes to blossoms capital campain | $50,000 |
| American Friends of Leket | To support the Israel's largest food bank and food rescue network | $45,000 |
| American Friends of Orr Shalom | To support and provide shelter, food, medical services, education and counseling to needy families and orphaned children in israel. | $40,000 |
| Hebrew Union College | To support premier Jewish seminary | $30,000 |
| Bet Tzedek | To help people of all communities and generations secure life's necessities | $30,000 |
| Jewish Free Loan Association | To support in providing interest free loans to people in need of all faith | $30,000 |
| Hillel at UCLA | To help build jewish identities through jewish life, learning & israel | $30,000 |
| Cedars Sinai Women's Guild | To support pioneering research and care | $25,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Fund | To support different charities in Israel | $25,000 |
| Shalom Institute Camp and Conferenc | To support the chemesh organic farm employment program | $25,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater la | To support programs that help youth at rist in the Los Angeles area | $25,000 |
| Builders O Jewish Education | To promote jewish education, families, identity, and jewish community leadership | $25,000 |
| Paideia the Jewish Institute | To support programs for the revival of jewish culture in europe | $25,000 |
| The Cornerstone Village | To support housing opportunities for disabled adults | $25,000 |
| Jewish Los Angeles Special Needs Tr | To support affordable and easy-to-access professional trustee services for people with disabilities who needs a special needs trust | $25,000 |
| The Holocaust Musium | To support the musium activities | $25,000 |
| The Braid Foundation | To promote mental health awareness, and increase equitabl access to mental help | $20,000 |
| Cedars Sinai Medical | To support healthcare projects | $20,000 |
| Cedars Sinai Medical | To suppor medical research achievements, education programs defining the future of healthcare, and wide-ranging community benefit activities | $20,000 |
| Cedars Sinai Medical | To suppor medical research achievements, education programs defining the future of healthcare, and wide-ranging community benefit activities | $20,000 |
| Chai Lifeline Inc | To support social services programs | $15,000 |
| Shansheret | To support the jewissh breast and ovarian cancer community | $15,000 |
| American Friends of Hebrew Universi | To support the pormotion of strategic partnership with other world class acedemic & cultural institutions to address needs in the areas of health & medicine | $11,000 |
| JQ International | To support programs that envision a world where all LGBTQ+ Jews feel a strong sense of self, pride, and community a place where LGBTQ+ Jews and their allies are supported. | $10,000 |
| Beauty Bus Foundation | To deliver loving kindness, support, and compassion to seriously ill patients and their caregivers through beauty services | $10,000 |
| Alzeimers la | To support alzeimers la programs | $10,000 |
| Wise Readers to Leaders | To support programs dedicated to closing the literacy achievements gap for youth | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas B Corby
Questions people ask
Does The Erwin Rautenberg Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Erwin Rautenberg Foundation give?
$3.4 million in tax year 2023, across 61 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs The Erwin Rautenberg Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Thomas B Corby (President).
What does The Erwin Rautenberg Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, community development and education.