Charles a and Leona K Gruber Fnd
Charles a and Leona K Gruber Fnd is a private foundation focused on N/A, based in Saint Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $382K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 6 grants totaling $16K. Net investment income was $17K.
Charles a and Leona K Gruber Fnd at a glance
In short: Charles a and Leona K Gruber Fnd gave $16K across 6 grants in 2026 (avg $3K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $16,000
- +32.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $2,667
- -11.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Total assets
- $381,566
- -0.4% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Charles a and Leona K Gruber Fnd
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Charles a and Leona K Gruber Fnd
Who Charles a and Leona K Gruber Fnd funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Lehigh Carbon Community College Fdn ($5K). Together the top 6 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 35 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Charles a and Leona K Gruber Fnd gives
- Giving fell 24% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 82% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2025) to $21K (2023). In 2026 it made 6 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lehigh Carbon Community College Fdn Schnecksville, PA | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Bible Fellowship Church Homes Inc Whitehall, PA | General Operating | $3,500 |
| Cedar Crest College Allentown, PA | General Operating | $2,500 |
| Project of Easton Inc Easton, PA | General Operating | $2,000 |
| Hillside School Macungie, PA | General Operating | $1,500 |
| Artsquest Bethlehem, PA | General Operating | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $381,566 | $23,739 | $25,252 | $16,000 | 6 | $18,863 | $17,463 | $22,882 |
| 2025 | $382,949 | $13,791 | $20,730 | $12,100 | 4 | $15,550 | $8,733 | $21,760 |
| 2024 | $390,318 | $13,984 | $23,647 | $16,000 | 6 | $18,969 | $9,254 | $25,138 |
| 2023 | $395,057 | $9,151 | $29,045 | $21,000 | 8 | $23,988 | $10,047 | $20,481 |
| 2022 | $414,911 | $29,484 | $30,256 | $21,000 | 11 | $24,298 | $23,894 | $23,787 |
| 2021 | $415,555 | $32,998 | $24,700 | $16,000 | 8 | — | $27,945 | $21,816 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles a and Leona K Gruber Fnd reported a distributable amount of $23K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Charles a and Leona K Gruber Fnd's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$7K (2021) → $6K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $6K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Charles a and Leona K Gruber Fnd
How much does Charles a and Leona K Gruber Fnd give each year?
Charles a and Leona K Gruber Fnd gave $16K across 6 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $12K across 4 grants.
What is Charles a and Leona K Gruber Fnd's typical grant size?
Charles a and Leona K Gruber Fnd's median grant in 2026 was $2,250, and its average grant was $2,667, across 6 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Charles a and Leona K Gruber Fnd give grants?
Charles a and Leona K Gruber Fnd gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Charles a and Leona K Gruber Fnd give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Charles a and Leona K Gruber Fnd's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Charles a and Leona K Gruber Fnd's largest grantees?
Charles a and Leona K Gruber Fnd's largest 2026 grantees include Lehigh Carbon Community College Fdn ($5,000), Bible Fellowship Church Homes Inc ($3,500) and Cedar Crest College ($2,500), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Charles a and Leona K Gruber Fnd?
Charles a and Leona K Gruber Fnd reported $382K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $19K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $23K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Charles a and Leona K Gruber Fnd?
Charles a and Leona K Gruber Fnd is a private foundation focused on N/A, based in Saint Louis, MO. It holds $382K in total assets as of 2026.
What is Charles a and Leona K Gruber Fnd's EIN?
Charles a and Leona K Gruber Fnd's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2003708. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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