The William Jeff and Jennifer Gross Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The William Jeff and Jennifer Gross Family Foundation is a private foundation in Laguna Beach, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $17.9 million in 59 grants; the typical grant was $150,000 and the largest $3.0 million. 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$17.9 million
- Number of grants59
- Typical grant$150,000
- Largest grant$3.0 million
- Assets$571 million
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2024 was down from $18.0 million the year before.
48% 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 | $18.0 million | 68 | $464 million |
| 2024 | $17.9 million | 59 | $571 million |
How to apply
The William Jeff and Jennifer Gross 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The William Jeff and Jennifer Gross Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 | $6.3 million |
| California | 35 | $4.9 million |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $1.3 million |
| North Carolina | 2 | $1.3 million |
| Texas | 3 | $1.1 million |
| Virginia | 1 | $875,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $750,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $505,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $300,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $200,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Doctors Without Borders | General donation | $3.0 million |
| University of Massachusetts Foundation Inc | General donation | $1.1 million |
| Atrium Health Foundation | General donation | $1.0 million |
| Environmental Advocates Ny Inc | General donation | $1.0 million |
| Mercy Ships | General donation | $1.0 million |
| SDSN Association Inc | General donation | $1.0 million |
| Charlottesville Area Community Foundation | General donation | $875,000 |
| Divided Sky Foundation Corporation | General donation | $750,000 |
| VII Foundation Inc | General donation | $750,000 |
| Action Against Hunger USA | General donation | $550,000 |
| Orangewood Foundation | General donation | $500,000 |
| Segerstrom Center for the Arts | General donation | $500,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | General donation | $500,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Central Oc | General donation | $430,000 |
| Orange Coast College Foundation | General donation | $400,000 |
| Choc Foundation | General donation | $350,000 |
| Edward Charles Foundation | General donation | $330,000 |
| Eisenhower Foundation | General donation | $300,000 |
| Harbor Day School | General donation | $275,000 |
| Coachella Valley Rescue Mission | General donation | $250,000 |
| Grammy Museum | General donation | $250,000 |
| Roof Above Inc | General donation | $250,000 |
| Child Creativity Lab | General donation | $200,000 |
| Ear Community Inc | General donation | $200,000 |
| Every Cure Inc | General donation | $200,000 |
| Hawaii Local 2030 Hub | General donation | $200,000 |
| Tufts University | General donation | $200,000 |
| Anaheim Community Foundation | General donation | $150,000 |
| Desert Arc | General donation | $150,000 |
| Lestonnac Free Clinic | General donation | $150,000 |
| Open Roads Academy Inc | General donation | $120,000 |
| Pueblo Unido CDC | General donation | $120,000 |
| Friends of Foundation Academy Inc | General donation | $100,000 |
| Solar Electric Light Fund | General donation | $100,000 |
| United Cerebral Palsy Assoc of Orange Co (DBA Unlimited Possibilities) | General donation | $100,000 |
| Monterey Peninsula Foundation | General donation | $65,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of America | General donation | $50,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley | General donation | $50,000 |
| Desert Community Foundation | General donation | $50,000 |
| Legal Empowerment & Advocacy Hub Inc | General donation | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William H Gross
- Mark Porterfield
- Jeffrey Gross
- Jennifer Gross
Questions people ask
Does The William Jeff and Jennifer Gross Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The William Jeff and Jennifer Gross Family Foundation give?
$17.9 million in tax year 2024, across 59 grants, with a typical grant of $150,000.
Who runs The William Jeff and Jennifer Gross Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists William H Gross (President), Mark Porterfield (Secretary), Jeffrey Gross (Director) and Jennifer Gross (Director).
What does The William Jeff and Jennifer Gross Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and community development.