Funding search · EIN 954325051 · Palm Desert, CA

The Auen Foundation

A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.

150
grants reported
$2.8M
total given
2022–2024
filing years
$15,000
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 20222024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

What they fund

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Top recipients

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  • Coronado Hospital Foundation3 grants · $200,000
  • The Palm Springs International Film Society4 grants · $150,000
  • Alzheimers Coachella Valley5 grants · $135,000
  • Eisenhower Medical Center2 grants · $100,000
  • AIDS Assistance Program3 grants · $100,000
  • St Jude Children'S Research Hospital2 grants · $93,000
  • Barbara Sinatra Children'S Center at Eisenhower3 grants · $85,000
  • Joslyn Senior Center4 grants · $80,000
  • Palm Springs Air Museum2 grants · $75,000
  • Rancho Mirage Writer'S Festival3 grants · $70,000

Giving over time

$836,000
2022
$878,700
2023
$1.1M
2024

Grant history

The 100 largest of 150 grants.

  • $125,000

    Coronado Hospital Foundation · Coronado, CA · 2022

    to help with new emergency and intensive care units

  • $68,000

    St Jude Children'S Research Hospital · Memphis, TN · 2022

    intergenerational volunteer programs

  • $50,000

    Alzheimers Coachella Valley · Palm Desert, CA · 2024

    to support services for Alzheimer's clients

  • $50,000

    Barbara Sinatra Children'S Center at Eisenhower · Rancho Mirage, CA · 2024

    to help expand the Forensic Medical services

  • $50,000

    Eisenhower Medical Center · Rancho Mirage, CA · 2024

    to support development of Eisenhower Intergenerational Child Care Center

  • $50,000

    The Palm Springs International Film Society · Palm Springs, CA · 2024

    to support Senior Volunteer Programs for the 2025 film festival

  • $50,000

    Coronado Hospital Foundation · Coronado, CA · 2023

    to support Phase II of the Campaign for Emergency and Intensive Care at Sharp Coronado Hospital

  • $50,000

    Eisenhower Medical Center · Rancho Mirage, CA · 2023

    to support Eisenhower's new Cardiovascular Institute

  • $50,000

    The Palm Springs International Film Society · Palm Springs, CA · 2023

    Senior volunteer program's and screening for seniors

  • $50,000

    Usc - Davis School of Gerontology · Los Angeles, CA · 2023

    to help purchase Lucid Resipher Oxygen Consumption Monitor

  • $50,000

    AIDS Assistance Program · Palm Springs, CA · 2022

    to support the purchase of food vouchers for clients affected by aids, seniors and clients who are living with life threatening diseases

  • $50,000

    Palm Springs Air Museum · Palm Springs, CA · 2022

    to support the Educational Center and Intergenerational programs for children

  • $35,000

    Rancho Mirage Writer'S Festival · Rancho Mirage, CA · 2024

    to continue videotaping and airing of all Festival sessions for seniors that are not able to attend

  • $30,000

    Alzheimers Coachella Valley · Palm Desert, CA · 2024

    to fund charitable services for those living with cognitive impairment

  • $30,000

    Dap Health · Palm Springs, CA · 2024

    to help with the dental program

  • $30,000

    Joslyn Senior Center · Palm Desert, CA · 2024

    to support the Aging Mastery Program

  • $30,000

    Read With Me Volunteer Programs · Rancho Mirage, CA · 2024

    Intergenerational Reading Mentoring Program

  • $30,000

    The Ranch Recovery Centers · Desert Hot Springs, CA · 2024

    scholarships for seniors

  • $30,000

    Csusb - Philanthropic Foundation · Palm Desert, CA · 2023

    to support scholarship fund for nurses

  • $30,000

    Read With Me Volunteer Programs · Rancho Mirage, CA · 2023

    to support Intergenerational Reading Programs

  • $30,000

    The Ranch Recovery Centers · Desert Hot Springs, CA · 2023

    Senior Scholarships

  • $30,000

    Alzheimers Coachella Valley · Palm Desert, CA · 2022

    for the Endless Possibilities event

  • $25,000

    Act for Multiple Sclerosis · Palm Desert, CA · 2024

    for direct services for people suffering from MS

  • $25,000

    AIDS Assistance Program · Palm Springs, CA · 2024

    to assist in purchasing food vouchers

  • $25,000

    Braille Institute of America · Los Angeles, CA · 2024

    to help with free low-vision care rehabilitation services

  • $25,000

    Coachella Valley Symphony · Palm Desert, CA · 2024

    to support free outdoor concerts for the entire community

  • $25,000

    Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine · Indio, CA · 2024

    to provide no-charge primary care services to low-income residents over 55

  • $25,000

    Coronado Hospital Foundation · Coronado, CA · 2024

    to help purchase FEES equipment

  • $25,000

    Coronado Island Film Festival · Coronado, CA · 2024

    ease of festival and outreach for the aging population

  • $25,000

    Desert Arc · Palm Desert, CA · 2024

    to help purchase a forklift for the mentally and physically challenged clients

  • $25,000

    Living Desert Reserve · Palm Desert, CA · 2024

    to support Senior Volunteer Programs

  • $25,000

    Old Town Artisan Studios · La Quinta, CA · 2024

    to support senior programs

  • $25,000

    Operation Safehouse · Riverside, CA · 2024

    to help with repair and maintenance because of hurricane damage

  • $25,000

    Palm Springs Air Museum · Palm Springs, CA · 2024

    Education living history teaching programs in the Ronald M. Auen Learning Center

  • $25,000

    Sharp Hospicecare Fund · La Mesa, CA · 2024

    to help complete construction, beautify the grounds, and properly decorate home's interior

  • $25,000

    AIDS Assistance Program · Palm Springs, CA · 2023

    to help purchase 175 food vouchers

  • $25,000

    American Heart Association - Coachella Valley Division · Riverside, CA · 2023

    to support your most under-resourced and high-risk residents in Indio through community-based hypertension outreach programs

  • $25,000

    Barbara Sinatra Children'S Center at Eisenhower · Rancho Mirage, CA · 2023

    to support seniors raising children

  • $25,000

    Coachella Valley Repertory Theatre · Cathedral City, CA · 2023

    Intergenerational Collaboration and Lighting the Way

  • $25,000

    College of the Desert Foundation · Palm Desert, CA · 2023

    to fund the nursing program

  • $25,000

    Dogs for Our Brave · Rancho Mirage, CA · 2023

    for service dogs and training for veterans - to help increase the size of the training center

  • $25,000

    Living Desert Reserve · Palm Desert, CA · 2023

    to support educational outreach to memory care assisted living and low income senior centers in Coachella Valley

  • $25,000

    Rancho Mirage Writer'S Festival · Rancho Mirage, CA · 2023

    to help support videos to reach all people regardless of home bound or other restrictions

  • $25,000

    Rutgers University Foundation · Newark, NJ · 2023

    enhancing quality of end-of-life care

  • $25,000

    St Jude Children'S Research Hospital · Santa Ana, CA · 2023

    program support

  • $25,000

    The Palm Springs International Film Society · Palm Springs, CA · 2023

    to support senior volunteers

  • $25,000

    Well in the Desert · Palm Springs, CA · 2023

    to help homeless seniors and the handicapped

  • $25,000

    Braille Institute of America · Los Angeles, CA · 2022

    to provide free low vision services at Braille Institute's Coachella Valley Center

  • $25,000

    Elderhelp · San Diego, CA · 2022

    Senior progams

  • $25,000

    Iditarod Trail Committee · Wasilla, AK · 2022

    to support Covid issues with supplies and protocols

  • $25,000

    Joslyn Senior Center · Palm Desert, CA · 2022

    Joslyn Wellness Center programs and services

  • $25,000

    Mama'S House · Palm Desert, CA · 2022

    program support

  • $25,000

    The Desert Symphony · Palm Desert, CA · 2022

    Intergenerational programs

  • $25,000

    The Palm Springs International Film Society · Palm Springs, CA · 2022

    program support

  • $25,000

    Well in the Desert · Palm Springs, CA · 2022

    to help homeless with food

  • $20,000

    American Heart Association - Coachella Valley Division · Riverside, CA · 2024

    to help fund the SMBP program

  • $20,000

    Coachella Valley Repertory Theatre · Cathedral City, CA · 2024

    to continue your Youth Outreach Program and newly formed Theatre For Young Audiences Production

  • $20,000

    Jewish Family Service of the Desert · Palm Springs, CA · 2024

    In honor of Ron Snow who wakes up every morning and says "What can I do to make the world a better place?"

  • $20,000

    Lemhi County Historical Society and Museum · Salmon, ID · 2024

    to support the sustainability of the Shirley Walker Research Center and the Lemhi County Historical Society and museum

  • $20,000

    Mizell Senior Center · Palm Springs, CA · 2024

    to support healthy and engaged lifestyles for seniors

  • $20,000

    Operation Safehouse · Riverside, CA · 2024

    to support Harrison House for at risk youths

  • $20,000

    Salk Institute for Biological Studies · La Jolla, CA · 2024

    for the molecular neurobiology to study brain forms and functions for Alzheimer's and other disorders

  • $20,000

    Tools for Tomorrow · Palm Desert, CA · 2024

    program support

  • $20,000

    Well in the Desert · Palm Springs, CA · 2024

    to Insure Food Programs

  • $20,000

    Alzheimers Coachella Valley · Palm Desert, CA · 2023

    to support the "Endless Possibilities" as a Producing Sponsor

  • $20,000

    Joslyn Senior Center · Palm Desert, CA · 2023

    for ongoing support of Joslyn Wellness Center programs and services

  • $20,000

    Sharp Hospicecare Fund · La Mesa, CA · 2023

    for construction of a Hospice Home in Poway

  • $20,000

    Act for Multiple Sclerosis · Palm Desert, CA · 2022

    for program support

  • $20,000

    Coachella Valley Rescue Mission · Indio, CA · 2022

    emergency fund for seniors

  • $20,000

    Coachella Valley Symphony · Palm Desert, CA · 2022

    to underwrite tickets for seniors and the community

  • $20,000

    Friends of Vista Hill Foundation · San Diego, CA · 2022

    to assist with improvements at the new SEC Adult building

  • $20,000

    Palm Canyon Theatre · Palm Springs, CA · 2022

    to allow seniors to attend plays and help with their volunteerism

  • $15,000

    Elderhelp · San Diego, CA · 2024

    to help seniors remain independent in their home

  • $15,000

    Parade Charities · Palm Desert, CA · 2024

    2024 Golf Cart Parade Auen Foundation Senior Seating Area

  • $15,000

    The Desert Symphony · Palm Desert, CA · 2024

    to support intergenerational music programs

  • $15,000

    Tools for Tomorrow · Palm Desert, CA · 2024

    Intergenerational Children's Art Programs

  • $15,000

    Elderhelp · San Diego, CA · 2023

    to support Senior Food Programs

  • $15,000

    Friends of the Cultural Center · Palm Desert, CA · 2023

    to support the McCallum Theatre's Muse Annual Fundraiser

  • $15,000

    My Jump · Indian Wells, CA · 2023

    making wishes come true for seniors

  • $15,000

    My Jump · Indian Wells, CA · 2023

    to support bucket wishes for seniors

  • $15,000

    Old Town Artisan Studios · La Quinta, CA · 2023

    to provide and expand intergenerational programs

  • $15,000

    Parade Charities · Palm Desert, CA · 2023

    Presenting Sponsor for the Senior Seating section for the 2023 Golf Cart Parade

  • $15,000

    The Desert Symphony · Palm Desert, CA · 2023

    intergenerational programs

  • $15,000

    Tools for Tomorrow · Palm Desert, CA · 2023

    Intergenerational Educational Programs

  • $15,000

    Harc - Health Assessment Resource Center · Palm Desert, CA · 2022

    to fund reports on Senior Health Data

  • $15,000

    Noah Homes · Spring Valley, CA · 2022

    to purchase a Powerwall for two Memory Care Homes

  • $15,000

    Salk Institute for Biological Studies · La Jolla, CA · 2022

    support for Dr. Steekanth Chalasani research

  • $10,000

    Desert Theaterworks · Indio, CA · 2024

    senior programs

  • $10,000

    Palm Springs Cultural Center · Palm Springs, CA · 2024

    senior entertainment

  • $10,000

    Act for Multiple Sclerosis · Palm Desert, CA · 2023

    Senior general support

  • $10,000

    Braille Institute of America · Los Angeles, CA · 2023

    to help continue to provide free Low Vision services

  • $10,000

    Coronado Promenade Concerts · Coronado, CA · 2023

    to underwrite the Special Band Labor Day Sunday performance

  • $10,000

    Guide Dogs of the Desert · Palm Springs, CA · 2023

    Event Sponsor to thank supporters of Guide Dogs

  • $10,000

    Pacific Heart Lung & Blood Institute - Phlbi · Los Angeles, CA · 2023

    to offset cost of a new freezer to keep tissue, blood, and placentas specimens safe

  • $10,000

    Palm Springs International Piano Competition · Palm Springs, CA · 2023

    to support Senior tickets and Senior volunteers working on the events

  • $10,000

    Barbara Sinatra Children'S Center at Eisenhower · Rancho Mirage, CA · 2022

    to support FY 2022

  • $10,000

    Coronado Promenade Concerts · Coronado, CA · 2022

    to support the 50th Anniversary Special Band Labor Day Sunday performance

  • $10,000

    Desert Arc · Palm Desert, CA · 2022

    to assist in funding the Desert Arc Senior

  • $10,000

    Desert Cancer Foundation · Palm Desert, CA · 2022

    Sponsor the Paint El Paseo Pink event - in support towards patient treatment

  • $10,000

    Guide Dogs of the Desert · Palm Springs, CA · 2022

    Sponsorship for the 50-year anniversary gala

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