The Josephine S Gumbiner Foundation
Accepts applications
The Josephine S Gumbiner Foundation is a private foundation in Long Beach, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $4.0 million in 80 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $350,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$4.0 million
- Number of grants80
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$350,000
- Assets$6.4 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was up from $3.0 million the year before.
22% 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 | $1.0 million | 54 | $13.1 million |
| 2024 | $3.0 million | 65 | $10.2 million |
| 2025 | $4.0 million | 80 | $6.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Josephine S Gumbiner Foundation 333 W Broadway Ste 312, Long Beach, CA 90802-4438 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (562) 437-4212, josephinesgumbiner@gmail.com |
| Deadlines | None-board meets quarterly to consider new funding |
| Restrictions | Preference will be given to 501C3 organizations involved in programs for protecting and enriching the lives of women and children in the long beach area of southern California, and particularly programs focusing on day care, education, housing, recreation, the arts and health care. The foundation does not make grants to individuals, political campaigns, lobbying efforts or any organizations that discriminate on the basis of race, creed, sexual orientation or national origin. The foundation is primarily interested in awarding grants in amounts up to $50,000. For grants of $25,000 or more, the foundation may elect to distribute the designated funds in a series of payments over the life of the project. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Josephine S Gumbiner Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 80 | $4.0 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Casa Youth Shelter | General donation | $350,000 |
| The Nonprofit Partnership | General donation | $350,000 |
| Individual | General donation | $350,000 |
| Individual | General donation | $350,000 |
| The Nonprofit Partnership | General donation | $100,000 |
| Individual | General donation | $100,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | General donation | $65,000 |
| Food Finders | General donation | $60,000 |
| Ca Aquatic Therapy | General donation | $55,000 |
| Christian Outreach in Action | General donation | $55,000 |
| Ability First | General donation | $50,000 |
| Assistance League of Long Beach | General donation | $50,000 |
| Ca for Justice | General donation | $50,000 |
| Community Partners | General donation | $50,000 |
| Educate | General donation | $50,000 |
| One in Long Beach | General donation | $50,000 |
| Rising Tide | General donation | $50,000 |
| Urban Community Outreach | General donation | $50,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Long Beach | General donation | $50,000 |
| Ca Conference of Equality Justice | General donation | $50,000 |
| Catholic Charities | General donation | $50,000 |
| Century Villages at Cabrillo | General donation | $50,000 |
| Individual | General donation | $50,000 |
| Disabled Resource Center | General donation | $50,000 |
| Filipino Migrant Center | General donation | $50,000 |
| Goodwill Industries of Long Beach | General donation | $50,000 |
| Jewish Family Children's Services | General donation | $50,000 |
| Kmer Girls in Action | General donation | $50,000 |
| Individual | General donation | $50,000 |
| Legal Aid Foundation | General donation | $50,000 |
| Mental Health America of Los Angele | General donation | $50,000 |
| Shelter Partnership | General donation | $50,000 |
| Individual | General donation | $50,000 |
| US Vets - Long Beach | General donation | $50,000 |
| A New Way of Life Reentry Program | General donation | $50,000 |
| Centrol Cha Inc | General donation | $50,000 |
| Childrens Dental Health Foundation | General donation | $50,000 |
| Individual | General donation | $50,000 |
| Winter-Women in Nontradtnl Employ R | General donation | $50,000 |
| Harbor Interfaith Shelter | General donation | $40,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alis Gumbiner
- Erin Maghie
- Dennis Rockway
- Burke Gumbiner
- Lee Gumbiner
- Julie Meenan
- Lynn Shaw
Questions people ask
Does The Josephine S Gumbiner Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: None-board meets quarterly to consider new funding.
How much does The Josephine S Gumbiner Foundation give?
$4.0 million in tax year 2025, across 80 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs The Josephine S Gumbiner Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Alis Gumbiner (President), Erin Maghie (Director), Dennis Rockway (Director) and Burke Gumbiner (Cfo) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Josephine S Gumbiner Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, housing and homelessness and faith communities.