Leona Gruber Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Leona Gruber Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $25,000 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $2,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$25,000
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$732,409
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was the same as $25,000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $27,000 | 23 | $599,838 |
| 2023 | $25,000 | 27 | $688,438 |
| 2024 | $25,000 | 23 | $732,409 |
How to apply
| Contact | Wells Fargo Philanthropic Services 1 W 4th St D4000-062, Winston Salem, NC 27101 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (888) 234-1999 |
| What to submit | www.wellsfargo.com/privatefoundationgrants/gruber or call 1-888-234-1999 |
| Deadlines | January 31 annually |
| Restrictions | No restrictions, but primary support is given to supporting organizations located in Lehigh County and Nothhampton County, PA |
What Leona Gruber Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 22 | $24,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Via of the Lehigh Valley Inc | General operating | $2,000 |
| The Arc of Lehigh and Northampton Counties Inc | General operating | $2,000 |
| Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network | General operating | $1,250 |
| Kidspeace Childrens Hospital Inc | General operating | $1,250 |
| Young Womens Christian Association | General operating | $1,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of Allentown | General operating | $1,000 |
| Community Action Committee of the Lehigh Valley | General operating | $1,000 |
| Bible Fellowship Church Homes Inc | General operating | $1,000 |
| Minsi Trails Council Bsa | General operating | $1,000 |
| River Crossing Young Mens Christian Association | General operating | $1,000 |
| Allentown Area Ecumenical Food Bank | General operating | $1,000 |
| New Bethany Inc | General operating | $1,000 |
| Safe Harbor Easton Inc | General operating | $1,000 |
| Easter Seals Eastern Pennsylvania | General operating | $1,000 |
| Third Street Alliance for Women and Children | General operating | $1,000 |
| Lifepath Foundation | General operating | $1,000 |
| Vision to Learn | General operating | $1,000 |
| Family Promise of Lehigh Valley | General operating | $1,000 |
| Ripple Community Inc | General operating | $1,000 |
| Moms Offering Moms Support | General operating | $1,000 |
| Amputee Aid | General operating | $1,000 |
| Flint Hill Educational Center Inc | General operating | $750 |
| Northern Lehigh Recreation Authority | General operating | $750 |
Officers and trustees
- John Labukas Jr
- Wells Fargo Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does Leona Gruber Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: January 31 annually.
How much does Leona Gruber Charitable Trust give?
$25,000 in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Leona Gruber Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists John Labukas Jr (Co-Trustee) and Wells Fargo Bank N A (Trustee).
What does Leona Gruber Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, faith communities and environment and conservation.