Irving & Aaronel Deroy Gruber Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Irving & Aaronel Deroy Gruber Foundation is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $62,800 in 43 grants; the typical grant was $1,200 and the largest $4,000. 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$62,800
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$1,200
- Largest grant$4,000
- Assets$4.1 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2024 was down from $65,200 the year before.
21% of its 2024 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 | $65,200 | 39 | $3.8 million |
| 2024 | $62,800 | 43 | $4.1 million |
How to apply
Irving & Aaronel Deroy Gruber 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 Irving & Aaronel Deroy Gruber Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 38 | $61,000 |
| New York | 2 | $900 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $300 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $300 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $300 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council | General purposes | $4,000 |
| Westmoreland Museum of American Art | General purposes | $3,500 |
| Frick Art & Historical Center | General purposes | $3,000 |
| United Jewish Federation - Israel Emergency Fund | General purposes | $3,000 |
| Jewish Anti-Defamation League | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Senator John Heinz History Center | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Rodef Shalom Synagogue | General purposes | $2,500 |
| University of Pittsburgh Art Gallery | General purposes | $2,400 |
| Silver Eye Center for Photography | General purposes | $2,200 |
| Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens | General purposes | $1,900 |
| Jewish Residential Services | General purposes | $1,600 |
| Photo Antiquities - Museum of Photographic History | General purposes | $1,600 |
| United Jewish Federation | General purposes | $1,600 |
| Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh | General purposes | $1,500 |
| National Council for Jewish Women | General purposes | $1,500 |
| Pittsburgh Glass Center | General purposes | $1,500 |
| Pittsburgh Cultural Trust | General purposes | $1,400 |
| Carnegie Mellon Univ - Miller Galleries | General purposes | $1,400 |
| August Wilson African American Cultural Center | General purposes | $1,300 |
| Mattress Factory Museum | General purposes | $1,300 |
| Three Rivers Arts Festival | General purposes | $1,200 |
| Tree of Life Synagogue | General purposes | $1,200 |
| Allegheny Parks Foundation | General purpurposes | $1,200 |
| Andy Warhol Museum | General purposes | $1,200 |
| Associated Artists of Pittsburgh | General purposes | $1,100 |
| City Theater Company | General purposes | $1,100 |
| National Aviary | General purposes | $1,100 |
| Kelly Strahorn Theater | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Pittsburgh Children's Museum | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Pittsburgh Symphony Inc | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Contemporary Craft Inc | General purposes | $1,000 |
| International Sculpture Center | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Alma Lewis Foundation | General purposes | $900 |
| Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh | General purposes | $800 |
| Persad Center | General purposes | $500 |
| Pittsburgh Public Theater | General purposes | $500 |
| Vassar College Art Gallery | General purposes | $500 |
| Penumbra Foundation | General purposes | $400 |
Officers and trustees
- Terry D Gruber
- David R Berk Esq
Questions people ask
Does Irving & Aaronel Deroy Gruber Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Irving & Aaronel Deroy Gruber Foundation give?
$62,800 in tax year 2024, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $1,200.
Who runs Irving & Aaronel Deroy Gruber Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Terry D Gruber (Co-Trustee) and David R Berk Esq (Co-Trustee).
What does Irving & Aaronel Deroy Gruber Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, faith communities and environment and conservation.