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The Auen Foundation

Palm Desert, California  ·  EIN 954325051  ·  Private foundation

Based in Palm Desert, California, The Auen Foundation has awarded $2.8M across 150 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Coronado Hospital Foundation. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$1.1M
Indexed giving (FY2024)
$33.0M
Assets (FY2024)
150
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What The Auen Foundation funds

The Auen Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, education, environment & conservation, food & agriculture, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureEducationEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessK-12 EducationLibraries & Literacy

Populations it has supported include children, families, homeless population, low-income communities, older adults, veterans.

childrenfamilieshomeless populationlow-income communitiesolder adultsveteransyouth pop

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Coronado Hospital Foundation
to help with new emergency and intensive care units
Coronado, CA$125K2022
St Jude Children's Research Hospital
intergenerational volunteer programs
Memphis, TN$68K2022
Aids Assistance Program
to support the purchase of food vouchers for clients affected by aids, seniors and clients who are living with life threatening diseases
Palm Springs, CA$50K2022

How to apply for funding from The Auen Foundation

The Auen Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.

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Frequently asked questions about The Auen Foundation

Does The Auen Foundation accept grant applications?
The Auen Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does The Auen Foundation fund?
The Auen Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Coronado Hospital Foundation, St Jude Children's Research Hospital, Aids Assistance Program. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does The Auen Foundation give in grants?
The Auen Foundation reported $1.1M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2024). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.8M over 150 grants.
Where is The Auen Foundation located?
The Auen Foundation is based in Palm Desert, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 954325051.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Auen Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Auen Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.