Alfred J and Lotte Gruen Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Alfred J and Lotte Gruen Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $18,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $6,000. 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$18,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$4.2 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was down from $133,200 the year before.
67% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $130,000 | 5 | $2.5 million |
| 2022 | $130,002 | 9 | $2.7 million |
| 2023 | $108,852 | 12 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $133,200 | 9 | $4.2 million |
| 2025 | $18,000 | 6 | $4.2 million |
How to apply
Alfred J and Lotte Gruen 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 Alfred J and Lotte Gruen Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $14,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of United Hatzalah | Support - general fund | $6,000 |
| The Intercept Media Inc | Support - general fund | $4,500 |
| Am Shalom | Support - general fund | $2,000 |
| Isaac M Wise Temple | Support - general fund | $2,000 |
| York Preparatory School Foundation | Support - general fund | $2,000 |
| Brooklyn Academy of Music Inc | Support - general fund | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Seth Gruen
- Andrew Gruen
- Staci Gruen Yablon
- Jordan Klingsberg
Questions people ask
Does Alfred J and Lotte Gruen Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Alfred J and Lotte Gruen Foundation give?
$18,000 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Alfred J and Lotte Gruen Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Seth Gruen (Trustee), Andrew Gruen (Trustee), Staci Gruen Yablon (Trustee) and Jordan Klingsberg (Trustee).
What does Alfred J and Lotte Gruen Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.