The Fred and Peggy Hartley Family Foundation
The Fred and Peggy Hartley Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Palos Verdes Peninsula, California. It supports charitable organizations through grants, with 2024 awards spanning science and technology, health, social services, and support for military personnel and veterans.
The Fred and Peggy Hartley Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Fred and Peggy Hartley Family Foundation gave $527K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $33K), mostly in California. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $526,760
- +20.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- -5.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $32,923
- +27.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $5,260,726
- -8.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (5 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (95% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Fred and Peggy Hartley Family 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 for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 3474, Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
Phone: (310) 373-3892
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Fred and Peggy Hartley Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was California Science Center ($115K). Together the top 10 received $457K.
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 70 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 5% to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Fred and Peggy Hartley Family Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 16 grantees (31%) 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 $29K; repeat grants $35K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 25% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $175K (2020) to $527K (2024). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $527K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Science Center Los Angeles, CA | To continue the impact that fred hartley 's legacy has had on the science center | $115,000 |
| California Institure of Technology Pasadena, CA | To support prof theo agapie's work developing new rechargeable battery technology using magnesium | $80,000 |
| Luskin Orthopaedic Institute Los Angeles, CA | To support goal to be debt free by 2026 | $50,000 |
| USO Bob Hope Long Beach, CA | To Support the Uso's Transition Program | $50,000 |
| Dream Center Los Angeles, CA | To Support the Adopt-a-Bed Project | $30,000 |
| Los Angeles Mission Los Angeles, CA | Grant to support the anne douglas center and the gather bs adc projects | $30,000 |
| Ability First Camp Paivilka Pasadena, CA | Fund Improvements at Camp Paivika | $26,760 |
| Beacon House San Pedro, CA | Grant for Operations and/or Capital Improvement Projects | $25,000 |
| Providence Trinity Care Foundation Torrance, CA | Grant for the Thousand Cranes Endowed Chair | $25,000 |
| Reignite Hope San Pedro, CA | To support the program to train at-risk veterans in welding skills | $25,000 |
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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 | $5,260,726 | $234,771 | $535,420 | $526,760 | 16 | $526,760 | $254,304 | $485,631 |
| 2023 | $5,718,594 | $366,641 | $448,047 | $438,600 | 17 | $438,600 | $366,641 | $485,271 |
| 2022 | $5,753,831 | $229,332 | $394,838 | $386,600 | 16 | $386,600 | $229,332 | $445,314 |
| 2021 | $5,775,946 | $202,928 | $425,132 | $421,660 | 17 | $421,660 | $202,928 | $390,636 |
| 2020 | $7,209,521 | $86,193 | $177,756 | $175,000 | 4 | — | $86,193 | $163,007 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Fred and Peggy Hartley Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $486K 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 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including science and battery research, orthopaedic care, services for people experiencing homelessness, job skills for veterans and others, and military and first-responder support.
Among its grantees, Los Angeles Mission describes its work as breaking cycles of homelessness and poverty by stabilizing people and connecting them with solutions. Reignite Hope says it teaches welding job skills to former gang members, ex-offenders, and people experiencing homelessness. Operation Gratitude says it honors military personnel and first responders by providing opportunities for Americans to express gratitude. Union Rescue Mission describes providing emergency and long-term services to people experiencing homelessness.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 16 grants totaling $526,760. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $115,000, with a median of $25,000.
The largest awards included $115,000 to the California Science Center to continue the impact of Fred Hartley’s legacy at the center, and $80,000 to the California Institute of Technology to support Professor Theo Agapie’s work developing rechargeable magnesium battery technology. Other notable grants were $50,000 to Luskin Orthopaedic Institute and $50,000 to USO Bob Hope; $30,000 each to Dream Center and Los Angeles Mission; and $26,760 to Ability First Camp Paivika. The foundation also gave $25,000 each to Beacon House, Providence Trinity Care Foundation, Reignite Hope, and The George Bush Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Margaret A. Gruen as chairman, Daniel F. Gruen as CFO, and Mitchell H. Gruen as secretary.
The Fred and Peggy Hartley Family Foundation is led by Margaret A. Gruen, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Margaret A. Gruen
Chairman
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Daniel F. Gruen
CFO
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mitchell H. Gruen
Secretary
On filings since 2020
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Fred and Peggy Hartley Family Foundation
How much does The Fred and Peggy Hartley Family Foundation give each year?
The Fred and Peggy Hartley Family Foundation gave $527K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $439K across 17 grants.
What is The Fred and Peggy Hartley Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Fred and Peggy Hartley Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $32,923, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Fred and Peggy Hartley Family Foundation that year got $29K on average.
Where does The Fred and Peggy Hartley Family Foundation give grants?
The Fred and Peggy Hartley Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 95% 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 (5 grants), Pasadena, CA (2 grants), San Pedro, CA (2 grants) and Torrance, CA (2 grants).
Does The Fred and Peggy Hartley Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on The Fred and Peggy Hartley Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Fred and Peggy Hartley Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Fred and Peggy Hartley Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include California Science Center ($115,000), California Institure of Technology ($80,000) and Luskin Orthopaedic Institute ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Fred and Peggy Hartley Family Foundation?
The Fred and Peggy Hartley Family Foundation reported $5.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $527K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $486K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Fred and Peggy Hartley Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including science and battery research, orthopaedic care, services for people experiencing homelessness, job skills for veterans and others, and military and first-responder support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Fred and Peggy Hartley Family Foundation?
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 Fred and Peggy Hartley Family Foundation's EIN?
The Fred and Peggy Hartley Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3858630. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Fred and Peggy Hartley Family 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.
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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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