Gruben Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gruben Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Newport, Rhode Island. In tax year 2024 it gave $815,001 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $175,000. 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$815,001
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$175,000
- Assets$16.5 million
- New grantees72%
Giving in 2024 was up from $745,000 the year before.
72% 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 | $745,000 | 32 | $16.2 million |
| 2024 | $815,001 | 32 | $16.5 million |
How to apply
Gruben Charitable 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 Gruben Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Rhode Island.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 29 | $771,667 |
| New York | 2 | $26,667 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $16,667 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island Hospital | Unrestricted | $175,000 |
| Newport Festivals Foundation | Unrestricted | $70,000 |
| BrainGate | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Newport Classical | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Newport Hospital | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Norman Bird Sanctuary | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Bike Newport | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Family Service of Rhode Island | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Martin Luther King Community Center | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Miriam Hospital | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Newport Mental Health | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Strategic Prevention Partnerships INC | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Women's Resource Center | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Aquidneck Land Trust | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Day One | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Eastern RI Conservation | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Sail Newport Inc | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Brown University | Unrestricted | $16,667 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Unrestricted | $16,667 |
| Weill Cornell Medicine | Unrestricted | $16,667 |
| Child & Family Services of Newport | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Newport Tree Conservancy | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| NewportFall River Star Kids Scholarship Program | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| RI Slave History Medallions | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Aquidneck Community Table | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| FabNewport | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Friends of Island Cemetery | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Housing Hotline | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| North Country School Inc (Camp Treetops) | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| List Academy of Music | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Newport County YANA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Newport Sings | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Diana Oehrli
Questions people ask
Does Gruben Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gruben Charitable Foundation give?
$815,001 in tax year 2024, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Gruben Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Diana Oehrli (Trustee).
What does Gruben Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, environment and conservation and education.