The Brumberger-Gruber Foundation Inc
The Brumberger-Gruber Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations in several states, including organizations working in cancer, animal welfare, hunger relief, and other areas.
The Brumberger-Gruber Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Brumberger-Gruber Foundation Inc gave $54K across 33 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in California. 67% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $53,726
- +194.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 33
- +65.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,628
- +78.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,213,016
- +19.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 67% first-time grantees (18 of 27, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (53% 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 The Brumberger-Gruber Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1 Hughes Ctr Dr 801, Las Vegas, NV 89169
Phone: (702) 304-0405
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Brumberger-Gruber Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jonsson Cancer Fdn ($20K). Together the top 10 received $43K.
Grant Size Distribution
143 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 143 grants of 143 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, California received 53% of grant dollars, New York 18%, the District of Columbia 7%, Nevada 7%, and Massachusetts 4%. The remaining share went to recipients in other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Brumberger-Gruber Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
67%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 18 of 27 grantees (67%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 15% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 181% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2024) to $54K (2025). In 2025 it made 33 grants totaling $54K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jonsson Cancer Fdn Los Angeles, CA | Donation | $20,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom New York, NY | Donation | $5,000 |
| Vanderpump Dog Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Donation | $3,100 |
| La Love & Leashes Beverly Hills, CA | Donation | $2,000 |
| No Kid Hungry Washington, DC | Donation | $1,750 |
| Keep Memory Alive Las Vegas, NV | Donation | $1,650 |
| Starlight Culver City, CA | Donation | $1,250 |
| Habonim Dror Camp Moshava - Keshet Newton, MA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Lutheran Social Services of Nevada Las Vegas, NV | Donation | $1,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom New York, NY | Donation | $1,000 |
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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 | $1,213,016 | $77,302 | $62,276 | $53,726 | 33 | $59,832 | $75,858 | $58,985 |
| 2024 | $1,017,634 | $28,350 | $25,095 | $18,270 | 20 | $18,270 | $24,937 | $34,384 |
| 2023 | $610,812 | $25,039 | $48,237 | $45,360 | 51 | $45,360 | $23,579 | $27,000 |
| 2022 | $792,007 | $-5,839 | $19,124 | $19,100 | 13 | $19,100 | $5,351 | $32,595 |
| 2021 | $824,823 | $30,656 | $41,485 | $36,088 | 26 | — | $30,609 | $33,232 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Brumberger-Gruber Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $59K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants include support for organizations with varied charitable purposes. For example, American Friends of Magen David Adom says it supports the lifesaving work of Magen David Adom in Israel; the Vanderpump Dog Foundation says it works to protect dogs and prevent cruelty, including through rescue and care; and Lutheran Social Services of Nevada describes services for families in need, including food assistance and temporary financial assistance. Other 2025 recipients include No Kid Hungry, Keep Memory Alive, and CityDance Productions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 33 grants totaling $53,726. Grants ranged from $100 to $20,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest listed grants were $20,000 to Jonsson Cancer Foundation, $5,000 to American Friends of Magen David Adom, $3,100 to Vanderpump Dog Foundation, $2,000 to LA Love & Leashes, and $1,750 to No Kid Hungry. Other listed awards included $1,650 to Keep Memory Alive and $1,250 to Starlight.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michael Gruber, Matthew Brumberger, and Cynthia Ramos as directors.
The Brumberger-Gruber Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cynthia Ramos
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Brumberger
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Gruber
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Michael Braunstein (2021) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 The Brumberger-Gruber Foundation Inc
How much does The Brumberger-Gruber Foundation Inc give each year?
The Brumberger-Gruber Foundation Inc gave $54K across 33 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $18K across 20 grants.
What is The Brumberger-Gruber Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Brumberger-Gruber Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,628, across 33 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Brumberger-Gruber Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Brumberger-Gruber Foundation Inc give grants?
The Brumberger-Gruber Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (18%) and District of Columbia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants), Washington, DC (6 grants), Los Angeles, CA (4 grants) and Las Vegas, NV (3 grants).
Does The Brumberger-Gruber Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 33 grants with a stated purpose on The Brumberger-Gruber Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (33 grants).
Who are The Brumberger-Gruber Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Brumberger-Gruber Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Jonsson Cancer Fdn ($20,000), American Friends of Magen David Adom ($6,000 across 2 grants) and Vanderpump Dog Foundation ($4,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Brumberger-Gruber Foundation Inc?
The Brumberger-Gruber Foundation Inc reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $60K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $59K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Brumberger-Gruber Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants include support for organizations with varied charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Brumberger-Gruber Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Brumberger-Gruber Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Brumberger-Gruber Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-6035604. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Brumberger-Gruber Foundation Inc 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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