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 2022–2024. 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
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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