Private foundation · EIN 92-1586861 · Palm Desert, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Irmgard Cheek 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: 16 grants paid, $46K total, median $1,552. 94% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
16
$46K
Median grant
$1,552
Stays in CA
94%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.6M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Challenged Sailors San DiegoSan Diego, CASupport/persons with disabilities$13K
San Diego SymphonySan Diego, CASupport arts$6,036
Stand With USLos Angeles, CAOrganizational support$4,300
Palm Springs Friends of PhilharmonicPalm Desert, CAOrganizational support$4,000
Shays Warriors Life After CancerPalm Desrt, CAOrganizational support$4,000
Broadway San DiegoSan Diego, CAOrganizational support$3,700
Friends of Desert MountainsPalm Desert, CASupport conservation$3,240
San Diego Zoo Wildlife AllianceSan Diego, CAOrganizational support$1,604
UCLA FoundationLos Angeles, CAResearch$1,500
Desert Town HallLA Quinta, CAOrganizational support$1,350
University Club San DiegoSan Diego, CAOrganizational support$1,347
LA County Science & Eng FairSouth Pasadena, CAEducation$1,000
Anti-Defamation LeagueNew York, NYSupport inclusiveness$520
Desert Bicycle ClubPalm Desert, CAHealth & wellness$500
New Childrens MuseumSan Diego, CAOrganizational support$335
Uss Midway MuseumSan Diego, CAOrganizational support$270

By state: California 15 · New York 1

About this foundation

Irmgard Cheek Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Palm Desert, California, tax-exempt since 2023. 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 Irmgard Cheek 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 Irmgard Cheek Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $46K across 16 grants, a median of $1,552.

Where does Irmgard Cheek Foundation give?

California (15 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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