Private foundation · EIN 71-0888527 · Newport Beach, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Robert and Helga Pralle 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 22 grants paid, $688K total, median $10K. 64% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
22
$688K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in CA
64%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$15M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Hoag Hospital FoundationIrvine, CAMedical$100K
Chapman UniversityOrange, CAEducation$100K
Boys & Girls Club of StantonStanton, CAPrograms for at risk children$98K
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYMedical$53K
Animal Assistance League of Orange CountyMidway City, CAAnimal rescue & animal rights$50K
Best Friends Animal SocietyLos Angeles, CAAnimal rescue & animal rights$50K
Performing Animal Welfare SocietyGalt, CAAnimal rescue & animal rights$50K
Mater Dei Monarch FoundationSanta Ana, CAEducation$50K
Princeton University AthleticsPrinceton, NJEducation$25K
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange CountySanta Ana, CAPrograms for at risk children$25K
Princeton UniversityPrinceton, NJEducational$10K
Physicians Committee for Responsible MedicineWashington, DCMedical prevention$10K
Peta Investigation & Rescue FundNorfolk, VAAnimal rescue & animal rights$10K
Companion Animal Protection SocietyCohasset, MAAnimal rescue & animal rights$10K
Olive CrestSanta Ana, CAPrograms for at risk children$10K
Choc Children's HospitalOrange, CAMedical$10K
Planned ParenthoodOrange, CAMedical$7,500
Share Our SelvesCosta Mesa, CAPrograms for at risk children$5,000
Healthcare Emergency Animal Rescue TeamYorba Linda, CAAnimal rescue & animal rights$5,000
Animal Legal Defense FundCotati, CAAnimal rescue & animal rights$5,000
American Cancer SocietyAtlanta, GAMedical$2,500
Forever Changed InternationalCamas, WAPrograms for at risk children$2,500

By state: California 14 · New York 1 · New Jersey 2 · District of Columbia 1 · Virginia 1 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Robert and Helga Pralle Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Newport Beach, California, administered in care of Robert R Case, tax-exempt since 2002. 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 Robert and Helga Pralle Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Robert and Helga Pralle Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $688K across 22 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Robert and Helga Pralle Family Foundation give?

California (14 grants), New York (1 grants), New Jersey (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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