Private foundation · EIN 90-0445575 · West Palm Beach, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Audrey and Martin Gruss 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: 1 grants paid, $4.5M total, median $4.5M. 100% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1
$4.5M
Median grant
$4.5M
Stays in FL
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$26M

About this foundation

Audrey and Martin Gruss Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in West Palm Beach, Florida, administered in care of Bhash Lalta, tax-exempt since 2009. 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 Audrey and Martin Gruss 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 Audrey and Martin Gruss Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $4.5M across 1 grants, a median of $4.5M.

Where does Audrey and Martin Gruss Foundation give?

Florida (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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