The Grosvenor Family Foundation
The Grosvenor Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Sherman Oaks, California. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in California.
The Grosvenor Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Grosvenor Family Foundation gave $80K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $79,608
- +22.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +63.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,423
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,251
- Total assets
- $4,696,315
- -1.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (86% 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 Grosvenor Family Foundation
- 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: 15543 Royal Ridge Rd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Phone: (303) 996-6995
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Grosvenor Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Segerstrom Center 4 Arts ($29K). Together the top 10 received $76K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 56 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 13% to Rhode Island, 1% to Washington, and less than 1% to Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Grosvenor Family Foundation gives
- 6% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 64% 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 (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 $60K (2022) to $127K (2020). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $80K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Segerstrom Center 4 Arts Costa Mesa, CA | General Support | $29,000 |
| Bel Air Preschool Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $10,863 |
| Edesianutritionorg North Kingstown, RI | General Support | $10,300 |
| Campbell Hall Studio City, CA | General Support | $9,000 |
| Chlafoundationorg Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Huntington Memebers San Marino, CA | General Support | $4,500 |
| Lacma Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $2,600 |
| Cayton Childrens Museum Santa Monica, CA | General Support | $2,500 |
| La Zoo Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $1,500 |
| Laphil Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $1,001 |
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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 | $4,696,315 | $229,320 | $197,533 | $79,608 | 18 | $107,420 | $139,207 | $166,872 |
| 2023 | $4,751,580 | $93,850 | $164,647 | $64,899 | 11 | $154,539 | — | $105,913 |
| 2022 | $3,527,802 | $105,541 | $180,727 | $60,192 | 12 | $142,538 | — | $89,449 |
| 2021 | $3,602,988 | $331,937 | $141,995 | $85,000 | 12 | $85,000 | $138,385 | $98,013 |
| 2020 | $3,162,281 | $215,457 | $274,704 | $127,000 | 3 | — | $67,753 | $81,117 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Grosvenor Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $167K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave 18 grants totaling $79,608. Grants ranged from $169 to $29,000, with a median grant of $1,250. All listed grant purposes were general support. The largest grants included $29,000 to Segerstrom Center 4 Arts, $10,863 to Bel Air Preschool, $10,300 to Edesianutritionorg, $9,000 to Campbell Hall, and $5,000 to CHLAFoundationOrg.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Alexander Grosvenor as president, Nicholas Craig Grosvenor as secretary, and Craigar Grosvenor as vice president.
The Grosvenor Family Foundation is led by Alexander Lusk Grosvenor, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alexander Lusk Grosvenor
President
Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$33K (2022) → $40K (2024)
Nicholas Craig Grosvenor
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Craigar Grosvenor
Vice President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Craig Lusk Grosvenor (2020–2021) — President
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 $40K, to Alexander Grosvenor (President).
Frequently asked questions about The Grosvenor Family Foundation
How much does The Grosvenor Family Foundation give each year?
The Grosvenor Family Foundation gave $80K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $65K across 11 grants.
What is The Grosvenor Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Grosvenor Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,251, and its average grant was $4,423, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Grosvenor Family Foundation give grants?
The Grosvenor Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Rhode Island (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (7 grants).
Does The Grosvenor Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Grosvenor Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Grosvenor Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Grosvenor Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Segerstrom Center 4 Arts ($29,000), Bel Air Preschool ($10,863) and Edesianutritionorg ($10,300), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Grosvenor Family Foundation?
The Grosvenor Family Foundation reported $4.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $107K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $167K (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.
How do I apply for a grant from The Grosvenor Family Foundation?
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 The Grosvenor Family Foundation's EIN?
The Grosvenor Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0741640. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Grosvenor 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.
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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