The Erwin Rautenberg Foundation
The Erwin Rautenberg Foundation is a private foundation based in Inglewood, California. In 2024, it made grants to organizations including Los Angeles-area Jewish community, education, human services, health, and workforce-support organizations.
The Erwin Rautenberg Foundation at a glance
In short: The Erwin Rautenberg Foundation gave $3.4M across 61 grants in 2024 (avg $55K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,383,655
- +0.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 61
- +13.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $55,470
- -10.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $56,345,431
- -0.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (90% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Erwin Rautenberg Foundation
- 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. Its filing lists Thomas B Corby as the contact and requests the applicant’s name, address and financial statements, a program description, and proof of 501(c)(3) status. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Thomas B Corby
Mailing address: 9133 S La Cienega Blvd Suite 260, Los Angeles, CA 90301
Phone: (310) 829-0074
Email: tom@corbyandcorby.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Erwin Rautenberg Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Community Foundation of LA ($1.1M across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $2.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
242 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 175 grants of 242 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in California. New York received 3%, Illinois 2%, New Jersey 2%, and Wisconsin 1%. Several of the largest grants went to organizations in Los Angeles.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 61 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Erwin Rautenberg Foundation gives
- 76% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3.2M (2022) to $3.6M (2021). In 2024 it made 61 grants totaling $3.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Greater LA Los Angeles, CA | To support New Leaders Projects | $700,000 |
| Jewish Community Foundation of LA Los Angeles, CA | To support various charities | $700,000 |
| Jewish Community Foundation of LA Los Angeles, CA | To support various charities | $350,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of Los Angele Los Angeles, CA | To support life-improvingservices that help the people ofLos Angeles | $155,000 |
| The Holocaust Musium LA Los Angeles, CA | To Support the Righteous Conservation Project Program | $137,500 |
| JVS Socal Los Angeles, CA | TO SUPPORT job and skill training programs for unemployed and underemployed people. | $110,000 |
| Los Angeles Jewish Health Reseda, CA | To support the activities center at the brandman center for senior care | $100,000 |
| Milken Community School Los Angeles, CA | To Support the Milken Forward Capital Campain | $100,000 |
| Cedars Sinai Medical Los Angeles, CA | To pioner medical research achievements, education programs defining the future of healthcare, and wide-ranging community benefit activities, were setting new standards for quality and innovation in patient care | $70,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution New York, NY | To support Jews in need | $70,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $56,345,431 | $5,132,715 | $5,541,435 | $3,383,655 | 61 | $3,649,843 | $3,320,880 | $3,612,827 |
| 2023 | $56,793,531 | $5,504,172 | $5,616,133 | $3,360,065 | 54 | $3,575,286 | $3,566,184 | $3,452,563 |
| 2022 | $56,898,883 | $5,242,019 | $5,313,615 | $3,200,723 | 41 | $3,460,634 | $3,516,091 | $3,635,324 |
| 2021 | $56,928,557 | $7,509,602 | $5,634,159 | $3,580,550 | 41 | — | $5,721,676 | $3,726,906 |
| 2020 | $55,109,866 | $3,790,361 | $5,228,652 | $3,452,000 | 45 | — | $2,636,664 | $3,488,951 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Erwin Rautenberg Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.6M for 2024 — 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 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, an individual recipient says it offers job training, mentoring, education, career guidance, and employer partnerships; Milken Community School says it teaches Jewish religious courses alongside standard subjects; and an individual recipient says it provides free legal services to people who need them most.
Other 2024 recipients describe work that includes interest-free loans for individuals and families (Jewish Free Loan Association), support for Jewish students through campus life and learning (Hillel at UCLA), and assistance to children, families, and communities facing illness, crisis, or loss (Chai Lifeline).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 61 grants totaling $3,383,655. Grants ranged from $196 to $700,000, with a median grant of $20,000.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $700,000 to Jewish Federation of Greater LA for New Leaders Projects and $700,000, plus a separate $350,000 grant, to Jewish Community Foundation of LA for various charities. Other notable grants included $155,000 to Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles for life-improving services for people in Los Angeles, $137,500 to The an individual recipient for its Righteous Conservation Project Program, and $110,000 to an individual recipient for job and skills training programs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Thomas B Corby is listed as president on the foundation’s 2024 filing.
The Erwin Rautenberg Foundation is led by Thomas B. Corby, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas B. Corby
President
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$200K (2020) → $215K (2024)
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 $215K, to Thomas B Corby (President).
Frequently asked questions about The Erwin Rautenberg Foundation
How much does The Erwin Rautenberg Foundation give each year?
The Erwin Rautenberg Foundation gave $3.4M across 61 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.4M across 54 grants.
What is The Erwin Rautenberg Foundation's typical grant size?
The Erwin Rautenberg Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $55,470, across 61 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Erwin Rautenberg Foundation give grants?
The Erwin Rautenberg Foundation gives mostly in California: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (36 grants), New York, NY (4 grants), Malibu, CA (2 grants) and Teaneck, NJ (2 grants).
Does The Erwin Rautenberg Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 61 grants with a stated purpose on The Erwin Rautenberg Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To support pioneering research and care" (3 grants) and "To Support Healthcare Projects" (3 grants).
Who are The Erwin Rautenberg Foundation's largest grantees?
The Erwin Rautenberg Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Community Foundation of LA ($1,050,000 across 2 grants), Jewish Federation of Greater LA ($725,000 across 2 grants) and Cedars Sinai Medical ($209,350 across 8 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Erwin Rautenberg Foundation?
The Erwin Rautenberg Foundation reported $56.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Erwin Rautenberg Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Erwin Rautenberg Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Erwin Rautenberg Foundation's EIN?
The Erwin Rautenberg Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-5514206. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Erwin Rautenberg Foundation 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 October 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 2, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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