The Grunebaum Family Fund
The Grunebaum Family Fund is a private foundation based in Katonah, New York. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations in areas including conservation, community and cultural life, health, and Jewish history and culture.
The Grunebaum Family Fund at a glance
In short: The Grunebaum Family Fund gave $50K across 29 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $49,685
- +302.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 29
- +107.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,713
- +94.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $841,206
- -5.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (63% 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 Grunebaum Family Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 282 Katonah Ave Ste 250, Katonah, NY 10536
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Grunebaum Family Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Center of Westchester ($15K). Together the top 10 received $39K.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 84 grants of 84 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, New York organizations received 63% of grant dollars, followed by California (14%), Virginia (6%), Massachusetts (5%), and Illinois (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Grunebaum Family Fund gives
- 24% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 10% 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 $12K (2023) to $50K (2024). In 2024 it made 29 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Center of Westchester Katonah, NY | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund San Francisco, CA | General Purpose | $7,000 |
| Northern Westchester Hospital Westbury, NY | General Purpose | $3,000 |
| Intl Phino Fund Strasburg, VA | General Purpose | $3,000 |
| Bedford Playhouse Bedford, NY | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Westchester Land Trust Bedford Hills, NY | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Central Synagogue of New York New York, NY | General Purpose | $1,950 |
| Temple Beth El Jersey City, NJ | General Purpose | $1,658 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation New York, NY | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Self Help of New York Chicago, IL | General Purpose | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $841,206 | $54,095 | $59,406 | $49,685 | 29 | $4,116 | $48,590 | $41,611 |
| 2023 | $889,546 | $682,088 | $20,179 | $12,350 | 14 | $14,538 | $676,547 | $27,049 |
| 2022 | $190,038 | $57,078 | $45,868 | $24,800 | 12 | $33,960 | $45,270 | $38,701 |
| 2021 | $262,932 | $109,757 | $73,571 | $48,300 | 28 | — | $94,588 | $38,521 |
| 2020 | $259,039 | $47,969 | $52,687 | $32,028 | 1 | — | $32,893 | $28,105 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Grunebaum Family Fund reported a distributable amount of $42K 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 fund is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own missions describe work in several fields. For example, the Westchester Land Trust says it conserves natural resources in Westchester County and eastern Putnam County, while the Bedford Playhouse describes itself as a film and arts destination and community hub. The Leo Baeck Institute says its mission is to study and preserve the history and culture of German-speaking Jewry. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the fund’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund made 29 grants totaling $49,685. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $15,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest listed grants included $15,000 to Community Center of Westchester, $7,000 to World Wildlife Fund, $3,000 each to Northern Westchester Hospital and Intl Phino Fund, and $2,500 each to Bedford Playhouse and Westchester Land Trust. The stated purpose for these grants was “general purpose.”
The fund also gave $1,000 to Gigi’s Playhouse. The organization says it provides free educational, therapeutic, and career development programs for people with Down syndrome, their families, and the community.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Patricia Grunebaum, Ernest Grunebaum, George Grunebaum, Lauren Grunebaum, Nicole G Orliange, and Edward Grunebaum as directors.
The Grunebaum Family Fund's 2024 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ernest Grunebaum
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Grunebaum
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Grunebaum
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicole G. Orliange
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Grunebaum
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward Grunebaum
Director
On filings since 2021
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Grunebaum Family Fund
How much does The Grunebaum Family Fund give each year?
The Grunebaum Family Fund gave $50K across 29 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $12K across 14 grants.
What is The Grunebaum Family Fund's typical grant size?
The Grunebaum Family Fund's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,713, across 29 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Grunebaum Family Fund give grants?
The Grunebaum Family Fund gives mostly in New York: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (14%) and Virginia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Orleans, MA (5 grants), Bedford, NY (3 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Katonah, NY (2 grants).
Does The Grunebaum Family Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 97% of The Grunebaum Family Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 29) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Grunebaum Family Fund's largest grantees?
The Grunebaum Family Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Community Center of Westchester ($15,000), World Wildlife Fund ($7,000) and Northern Westchester Hospital ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Grunebaum Family Fund?
The Grunebaum Family Fund reported $841K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $42K (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.
What does The Grunebaum Family Fund fund?
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own missions describe work in several fields. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Grunebaum Family Fund?
The foundation 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 Grunebaum Family Fund's EIN?
The Grunebaum Family Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6112767. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Grunebaum Family Fund 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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