Robert Gumbiner Foundation
Robert Gumbiner Foundation is a private foundation, based in Long Beach, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $11.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $487K. Net investment income was $16K.
Robert Gumbiner Foundation at a glance
In short: Robert Gumbiner Foundation gave $487K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $487K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $486,700
- +2.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $486,700
- +2.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $486,700
- Total assets
- $11,267,660
- -6.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Robert Gumbiner Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Museum of Latin American ($487K).
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 4 grants of 8 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Robert Gumbiner Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 171% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $475K (2023) to $638K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $487K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Museum of Latin American Long Beach, CA | Promotion of Visual Arts & Culture | $486,700 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,267,660 | $1,217,788 | $2,027,821 | $486,700 | 1 | $837,643 | $15,892 | $488,508 |
| 2023 | $12,068,838 | $1,070,512 | $1,723,586 | $475,000 | 1 | $783,739 | $183,830 | $507,098 |
| 2022 | $12,728,896 | $1,070,777 | $1,624,399 | $496,400 | 2 | $793,948 | $214,219 | $536,738 |
| 2021 | $13,251,024 | $966,293 | $1,447,688 | $479,400 | 3 | $716,733 | $290,471 | $581,079 |
| 2020 | $13,755,768 | $990,026 | $1,551,548 | $637,500 | 1 | — | $346,866 | $548,321 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert Gumbiner Foundation reported a distributable amount of $489K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Robert Gumbiner Foundation is led by Michael Deovlet, Co-Chair & President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Deovlet
Co-Chair & President
Co-Chair & Director → Co-Chair & President, 2024
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$61K (2020) → $100K (2024)
Alis Gumbiner
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Burke Gumbiner
Co-Chair & Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $100K, to Michael Deovlet (Co-Chair/Pre).
Frequently asked questions about Robert Gumbiner Foundation
How much does Robert Gumbiner Foundation give each year?
Robert Gumbiner Foundation gave $487K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $475K across 1 grant.
How large is Robert Gumbiner Foundation?
Robert Gumbiner Foundation reported $11.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $838K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $489K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Robert Gumbiner Foundation operate?
Robert Gumbiner Foundation has awarded grants in California, Minnesota, Texas.
What is Robert Gumbiner Foundation's EIN?
Robert Gumbiner Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4167110. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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