The Fred and Peggy Hartley Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Fred and Peggy Hartley Family Foundation is a private foundation in Palos Verdes Peninsula, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $526,760 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $115,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$526,760
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$115,000
- Assets$10.2 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was up from $438,600 the year before.
44% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $438,600 | 17 | $9.9 million |
| 2024 | $526,760 | 16 | $10.2 million |
How to apply
The Fred and Peggy Hartley Family 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 Fred and Peggy Hartley Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 15 | $501,760 |
| Texas | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Science Center | To continue the impact that fred hartley 's legacy has had on the science center | $115,000 |
| California Institure of Technology | To support prof theo agapie's work developing new rechargeable battery technology using magnesium | $80,000 |
| Luskin Orthopaedic Institute | To support goal to be debt free by 2026 | $50,000 |
| Uso Bob Hope | To support the uso's transition program | $50,000 |
| Dream Center | To support the adopt-a-bed project | $30,000 |
| Los Angeles Mission | Grant to support the anne douglas center and the gather bs adc projects | $30,000 |
| Ability First Camp Paivilka | Fund improvements at camp paivika | $26,760 |
| Beacon House | Grant for operations and/or capital improvement projects | $25,000 |
| Providence Trinity Care Foundation | Grant for the thousand cranes endowed chair | $25,000 |
| Reignite Hope | To support the program to train at-risk veterans in welding skills | $25,000 |
| The George Bush Foundation | To suppor president's council | $25,000 |
| Operation Gratitude | To assist with the cost of packing and shiping care packages to deployed troops | $15,000 |
| Plant With Purpose | To support purpose of organization to improve lives of rural poor | $10,000 |
| Torrance Memorial Foundation | Grant towards the lundquist leach emergency department expansion project | $10,000 |
| Union Rescue Mission | To support the homeless program | $5,000 |
| Align International | The donela school fund to meet the most pressing needs, particularly construction of new high school | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Margaret A Gruen
- Daniel F Gruen
- Mitchell H Gruen
Questions people ask
Does The Fred and Peggy Hartley Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Fred and Peggy Hartley Family Foundation give?
$526,760 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Fred and Peggy Hartley Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Margaret A Gruen (Chairman), Daniel F Gruen (Cfo) and Mitchell H Gruen (Secretary).
What does The Fred and Peggy Hartley Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, veterans and faith communities.