Private foundation · EIN 95-4325051
The Auen Foundation
Palm Desert, CA
The Auen Foundation is a private foundation based in Palm Desert, CA. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, it reported $1.06M in grants and contributions paid across 56 grants, with $33.1M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to The Palm Springs International Film Society, Alzheimers Coachella Valley and Barbara Sinatra Children's Center at Eisenhower.
How to request funding
Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.
As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2024. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Palm Springs International Film Society | Palm Springs, CA | to support Senior Volunteer Programs for the 2025 film festival | $50,000 |
| Alzheimers Coachella Valley | Palm Desert, CA | to support services for Alzheimer's clients | $50,000 |
| Barbara Sinatra Children's Center at Eisenhower | Rancho Mirage, CA | to help expand the Forensic Medical services | $50,000 |
| Eisenhower Medical Center | Rancho Mirage, CA | to support development of Eisenhower Intergenerational Child Care Center | $50,000 |
| Rancho Mirage Writer's Festival | Rancho Mirage, CA | to continue videotaping and airing of all Festival sessions for seniors that are not able to attend | $35,000 |
| Alzheimers Coachella Valley | Palm Desert, CA | to fund charitable services for those living with cognitive impairment | $30,000 |
| Read With Me Volunteer Programs | Rancho Mirage, CA | Intergenerational Reading Mentoring Program | $30,000 |
| Joslyn Senior Center | Palm Desert, CA | to support the Aging Mastery Program | $30,000 |
| DAP Health | Palm Springs, CA | to help with the dental program | $30,000 |
| The Ranch Recovery Centers Inc | Desert Hot Springs, CA | scholarships for seniors | $30,000 |
| Living Desert Reserve | Palm Desert, CA | to support Senior Volunteer Programs | $25,000 |
| Old Town Artisan Studios | La Quinta, CA | to support senior programs | $25,000 |
| Desert Arc | Palm Desert, CA | to help purchase a forklift for the mentally and physically challenged clients | $25,000 |
| Operation Safehouse Inc | Riverside, CA | to help with repair and maintenance because of hurricane damage | $25,000 |
| Coachella Valley Symphony | Palm Desert, CA | to support free outdoor concerts for the entire community | $25,000 |
| Palm Springs Air Museum | Palm Springs, CA | Education living history teaching programs in the Ronald M. Auen Learning Center | $25,000 |
| Braille Institute of America Inc | Los Angeles, CA | to help with free low-vision care rehabilitation services | $25,000 |
| Coronado Island Film Festival | Coronado, CA | ease of festival and outreach for the aging population | $25,000 |
| ACT for Multiple Sclerosis | Palm Desert, CA | for direct services for people suffering from MS | $25,000 |
| Sharp HospiceCare Fund | La Mesa, CA | to help complete construction, beautify the grounds, and properly decorate home's interior | $25,000 |
| AIDS Assistance Program | Palm Springs, CA | to assist in purchasing food vouchers | $25,000 |
| Coachella Valley Volunteers In Medicine | Indio, CA | to provide no-charge primary care services to low-income residents over 55 | $25,000 |
| Coronado Hospital Foundation | Coronado, CA | to help purchase FEES equipment | $25,000 |
| Salk Institute for Biological Studies | La Jolla, CA | for the molecular neurobiology to study brain forms and functions for Alzheimer's and other disorders | $20,000 |
| Well in the Desert | Palm Springs, CA | to Insure Food Programs | $20,000 |
The 25 largest of 56 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does The Auen Foundation accept grant applications?
According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, The Auen Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
How much does The Auen Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $1,064,000 in grants and contributions paid (56 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has The Auen Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to The Palm Springs International Film Society (CA), $50K, Alzheimers Coachella Valley (CA), $50K, Barbara Sinatra Children's Center at Eisenhower (CA), $50K, Eisenhower Medical Center (CA), $50K and Rancho Mirage Writer's Festival (CA), $35K.