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The Erwin Rautenberg Foundation

Inglewood, California  ·  EIN 455514206  ·  Private foundation

The Erwin Rautenberg Foundation is a California-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $3.5M in annual giving against $55.1M in assets. This page documents the 198 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The Erwin Rautenberg Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$3.5M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$55.1M
Total assets
198
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Erwin Rautenberg Foundation funds

The Erwin Rautenberg Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, disability services, domestic violence, early childhood education, education, and related causes.

Arts & CultureDisability ServicesDomestic ViolenceEarly Childhood EducationEducationEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Christian)Faith-Based (Jewish)Food & AgricultureHealth Care

Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, lgbtq people, older adults, youth pop.

childrendisabledfamilieslgbtq peopleolder adultsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Erwin Rautenberg Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Jewish Community Foundation of La
To support various charities
Los Angeles, CA$929K2020
Jewish Community Foundation of La
To support various charities
Los Angeles, CA$700K2023
Jewish Federation of Greater La
To support New Leaders Projects
Los Angeles, CA$700K2024
Jewish Community Foundation of La
To support various charities
Los Angeles, CA$700K2024
Jewish Community Foundation of La
To support various charities
Los Angeles, CA$700K2022
Jewish Federation of Greater La
To support programs that help youth at rist in the Los Angeles area
Los Angeles, CA$650K2022
Jewish Federation of Greater La
To support programs that are seeking to educate and celebrate inclusion in a variety of ways.
Los Angeles, CA$650K2023
Jewish Community Program of La
To support various charities
Los Angeles, CA$650K2020
Jewish Community Foundation of La
To support various charities
Los Angeles, CA$510K2023
Jewish Community Foundation of La
To support various charities
Los Angeles, CA$451K2022
Jewish Community Foundation of La
To support various charities
Los Angeles, CA$350K2024
Jewish Family Service of Los Angele
To support life-improvingservices that help the people ofLos Angeles
Los Angeles, CA$155K2024
Jewish Family Service of Los Angele
To support programs that provide extensive senior living and healthcare options to the LA community
Los Angeles, CA$155K2022
Jewish Family Service of Los Angele
To support programs that provide extensive senior living and healthcare options to the LA community
Los Angeles, CA$155K2023
Jewish Family Service of Los Angele
To support life-improvingservices that help the people ofLos Angeles
Los Angeles, CA$155K2020

The Erwin Rautenberg Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$3.4M
2022$3.2M
2023$3.3M
2024$3.4M

How to apply for funding from The Erwin Rautenberg Foundation

The Erwin Rautenberg Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about The Erwin Rautenberg Foundation

Does The Erwin Rautenberg Foundation accept grant applications?
The Erwin Rautenberg Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does The Erwin Rautenberg Foundation fund?
The Erwin Rautenberg Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Jewish Community Foundation of La, Jewish Community Foundation of La, Jewish Federation of Greater La. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Erwin Rautenberg Foundation give in grants?
The Erwin Rautenberg Foundation reported $3.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $13.3M over 198 grants.
Where is The Erwin Rautenberg Foundation located?
The Erwin Rautenberg Foundation is based in Inglewood, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 455514206.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Erwin Rautenberg Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Erwin Rautenberg Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.