Private foundation · EIN 68-0318130 · Calabasas, California

Auer Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 32 grants paid, $97K total, median $3,000. 25% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
32
$97K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in CA
25%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.5M

Grants paid in 2025

32 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Sands-Southern Arizona Network for Down SyndromeTucson, AZGeneral operations$6,991
Connecticut Institute for RefugeesBridgeport, CTGeneral operations$6,900
Spooner HouseShelton, CTGeneral operations$6,600
Food Bank of CnySyracuse, NYGeneral operations$6,500
Nourish BridgeportBridgeport, CTGeneral operations$6,500
Rise IncMesa, AZGeneral operations$6,375
Open DoorsNorwalk, CTGeneral operations$6,000
Future 5 IncStamford, CTGeneral operations$5,950
Guadalupe Center-Catholic Charities La-San Fernando RegionCanoga Park, CAGeneral operations$5,000
Rescue MissionSyracuse, NYGeneral operations$5,000
Arizona Diaper BankTucson, AZGeneral operations$4,250
Catholic Charities of Oswego CountyFulton, NYGeneral operations$4,000
Connecticut Audubon SocietyFairfield, CTGeneral operations$4,000
Bridge to HomeSanta Clarita, CAGeneral operations$3,335
Jacob & Cushman San Diego Food PantrySan Diego, CAGeneral operations$3,000
Our Lady of Guadalupe-AnnapolisAnnapolis, MDGeneral operations$3,000
St Vincent de Paul-AnnapolisAnnapolis, MDGeneral operations$3,000
Believe Your GrreatnesFairfield, CTGeneral operations$2,000
Catholic Charities of FairfieldBridgeport, CTGeneral operations$2,000
Hospice of Central NyNew York, NYHealthcare$1,900
Caryn von HoltzSterling, NYGeneral operations$1,000
KeysNew Canaan, CTGeneral operations$1,000
Blood Cancer United (fna) Leukemia & Lymphoma SocWashington, DCGeneral operations$745
Salvation Army Santa Clarita Processing CenterCity of Industry, CAGeneral operations$375
Los Angeles Regional Food BankLos Angeles, CAGeneral operations$250
New Jersey Friendship HouseOradell, NJGeneral operations$250
West Valley Food PantryWoodland Hills, CAGeneral operations$250
Laist 893 FmLos Angeles, CAGeneral operations$120
PBS So CalWhittier, CAGeneral operations$120
Make a WishTarrytown, NYGeneral operations$100
American Cancer SocietyAtlanta, GAGeneral operations$50
National Breast Cancer FdnFrisco, TXGeneral operations$50

By state: Connecticut 9 · New York 6 · Arizona 3 · California 8 · Maryland 2 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Auer Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Calabasas, California, administered in care of Edmund R Auer, tax-exempt since 1994. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Auer Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Auer Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $97K across 32 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does Auer Family Foundation give?

Connecticut (9 grants), New York (6 grants), Arizona (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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