Edwin & Elayne Gross Charitable Fnd
Edwin & Elayne Gross Charitable Fnd is a private foundation based in Mukilteo, Washington. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Washington and other states, including food banks, education, civic participation, environmental, health, and animal-welfare organizations.
Edwin & Elayne Gross Charitable Fnd at a glance
In short: Edwin & Elayne Gross Charitable Fnd gave $7K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $412.875), top state Washington. 44% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $6,606
- +12.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +6.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $413
- +5.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $350
- Total assets
- $68,451
- +5.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (7 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Washington (25% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Edwin & Elayne Gross Charitable Fnd
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4924 131St St Sw, Mukilteo, WA 98275
Phone: (530) 448-6000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Edwin & Elayne Gross Charitable Fnd funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Kerr County Flood Relief Fund ($1K). Together the top 10 received $5K.
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 73 grants of 73 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Mukilteo, Washington. In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Washington (25%), California (22%), New York (22%), Texas (15%), and Massachusetts (9%), among other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Edwin & Elayne Gross Charitable Fnd open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 16 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $572; repeat grants $289. How we count
Medians: $414 first-time, $200 repeat.
- 56% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 67% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2021) to $7K (2025). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kerr County Flood Relief Fund Kerrville, TX | General Use | $1,000 |
| Colink Millwood, NY | General Use | $825 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General Use | $825 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Manhattan Beach, CA | General US | $650 |
| American Civil Liberties Union New York, NY | General Use | $414 |
| 350ORG Boston, MA | General Use | $414 |
| Woodland Park Zoo Seattle, WA | General Use | $400 |
| Edmonds Food Bank Edmonds, WA | General Use | $400 |
| Seattle Humane Society Bellevue, WA | General Use | $300 |
| American Jewish Committee Philadelphia, PA | General Use | $250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $68,451 | $13,138 | $9,484 | $6,606 | 16 | $6,836 | $10,490 | $10,132 |
| 2024 | $64,797 | $13,413 | $8,567 | $5,895 | 15 | $8,527 | $13,373 | $6,374 |
| 2023 | $59,951 | $11,587 | $8,618 | $6,099 | 16 | $8,582 | $11,551 | $5,800 |
| 2022 | $56,982 | $9,217 | $8,845 | $6,381 | 19 | $7,501 | $8,054 | $5,431 |
| 2021 | $56,610 | $6,767 | $4,405 | $1,750 | 7 | $4,405 | $4,112 | $6,798 |
| 2020 | $54,248 | $6,441 | $6,070 | $2,800 | 12 | — | $3,171 | $5,849 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edwin & Elayne Gross Charitable Fnd reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees included organizations whose missions span several areas. Edmonds Food Bank says it supports food and nutrition security in the Greater Edmonds community, and Mukilteo Food Bank says it provides nutritional food and assistance to families in need. Lake Forest College describes its purpose as providing post-secondary education leading to a baccalaureate degree.
Other grantees describe missions related to health, civil liberties, climate action, and civic participation. Pancreatic Cancer Action Network says it works to improve the lives of people impacted by pancreatic cancer through research, community-building, knowledge-sharing, and advocacy. The ACLU describes its mission as advancing civil liberties and rights in the United States and its jurisdictions. 350.org says it works on campaigns and public engagement addressing the climate crisis, while HeadCount says it uses music and popular culture to register voters and promote participation in democracy. Seattle Reconomy says it works to reduce the community’s footprint and increase climate resilience.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $6,606 through 16 grants. Grants ranged from $128 to $1,000, with a median of $350. The listed purposes were generally described as “GENERAL USE” or “GENERAL US.”
Among its larger 2025 grants were $1,000 to Kerr County Flood Relief Fund; $825 each to Colink and Simon Wiesenthal Foundation; $650 to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network; and $414 each to the American Civil Liberties Union and 350.org. Other listed recipients included Woodland Park Zoo and Edmonds Food Bank, each receiving $400; Seattle Humane Society, $300; and American Jewish Committee, $250. The 2025 filing also lists $200 grants to Mukilteo Food Bank, Lake Forest College, HeadCount, and Seattle Reconomy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jeffrey B. Gross as president, Samuel H. Gross as secretary, William M. Schreyer as treasurer, and Elizabeth K. Schreyer as director.
Edwin & Elayne Gross Charitable Fnd is led by Jeffrey B. Gross, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeffrey B. Gross
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Elizabeth K. Schreyer
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Samuel H. Gross
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William M. Schreyer
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Edwin & Elayne Gross Charitable Fnd
How much does Edwin & Elayne Gross Charitable Fnd give each year?
Edwin & Elayne Gross Charitable Fnd gave $7K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $6K across 15 grants.
What is Edwin & Elayne Gross Charitable Fnd's typical grant size?
Edwin & Elayne Gross Charitable Fnd's median grant in 2025 was $350, and its average grant was $413, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Edwin & Elayne Gross Charitable Fnd that year got $572 on average.
Where does Edwin & Elayne Gross Charitable Fnd give grants?
Edwin & Elayne Gross Charitable Fnd's top state is Washington, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (22%) and New York (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants) and Seattle, WA (2 grants).
Does Edwin & Elayne Gross Charitable Fnd give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Edwin & Elayne Gross Charitable Fnd's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Edwin & Elayne Gross Charitable Fnd's largest grantees?
Edwin & Elayne Gross Charitable Fnd's largest 2025 grantees include Kerr County Flood Relief Fund ($1,000), Colink ($825) and Simon Wiesenthal Foundation ($825), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Edwin & Elayne Gross Charitable Fnd?
Edwin & Elayne Gross Charitable Fnd reported $68K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (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 does Edwin & Elayne Gross Charitable Fnd fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees included organizations whose missions span several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Edwin & Elayne Gross Charitable Fnd?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Edwin & Elayne Gross Charitable Fnd's EIN?
Edwin & Elayne Gross Charitable Fnd's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0305327. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Edwin & Elayne Gross Charitable Fnd accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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