Auer Family Foundation

EIN 68-0318130 · CA

Invitation only Typical grant ~$3K Funds in CT, NY, AZ +6
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Auer Family Foundation based in CA paid 32 grants totaling $96.6K to 32 organizations across 9 states. Individual grants ranged from $50 to $7K, with a median of $3K. Its largest recipients included SANDS-SOUTHERN ARIZONA, CONNECTICUT INSTITUTE FOR REFUGEES, and SPOONER HOUSE. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$1,523,911
Giving (latest yr)
$96,611
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
32
Median grant
$3K
Recipients
32
States reached
9
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Sands-southern Arizona$6,991
  • Connecticut Institute for Refugees$6,900
  • Spooner House$6,600
  • Food Bank of Cny$6,500
  • Nourish Bridgeport$6,500

Where grants went

  • Connecticut$40,950 · 9 grants
  • New York$18,500 · 6 grants
  • Arizona$17,616 · 3 grants
  • California$12,450 · 8 grants
  • Maryland$6,000 · 2 grants
  • District of Columbia$745 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (32)

Sands-southern Arizona
Tucson, AZ
General Operations
$6,991
Connecticut Institute for Refugees
Bridgeport, CT
General Operations
$6,900
Spooner House
Shelton, CT
General Operations
$6,600
Food Bank of Cny
Syracuse, NY
General Operations
$6,500
Nourish Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT
General Operations
$6,500
Rise Inc
Mesa, AZ
General Operations
$6,375
Open Doors
Norwalk, CT
General Operations
$6,000
Future 5 Inc
Stamford, CT
General Operations
$5,950
Guadalupe Center-catholic Charities
Canoga Park, CA
General Operations
$5,000
Rescue Mission
Syracuse, NY
General Operations
$5,000
Arizona Diaper Bank
Tucson, AZ
General Operations
$4,250
Connecticut Audubon Society
Fairfield, CT
General Operations
$4,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Auer Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Auer Family Foundation reported 32 itemized grants totaling $96.6K. Individual grants ranged from $50 to $7K (median $3K).

Recent recipients include SANDS-SOUTHERN ARIZONA, CONNECTICUT INSTITUTE FOR REFUGEES, SPOONER HOUSE, among 32 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Auer Family Foundation is a private foundation based in California, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Auer Family Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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