THE WILLIAM JEFF AND JENNIFER GROSS FAM
Annual Giving
$17.9M
Grants
59
Median Grant
$150K
Organizations Funded
96
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Foundation Overview
Mission
The William, Jeff & Jennifer Gross Family Foundation's mission is to support organizations that have a direct impact on the people and in the communities in which they serve, whether locally in California, or around the world in developing nations; Focused on outcomes as intent with mission-driven, nonprofit organizations; Supporting organizations that have a direct impact on their communities through financial contributions in areas such as Humanitarian Efforts, Education and Healthcare.
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
Donated $18 million to 61 non-profits in 2024 including hurricane relief in North Carolina and Florida; $50,000 each to Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation and American Red Cross for wildfire relief; $3 million to Doctors Without Borders; $1 million to Mercy Ships; Record $22.7 million awarded in 2022 to 58 organizations; Grant sizes range from $2,500 to $4 million with most under $500,000
How to Apply
The Foundation does not accept solicitations or grant requests; Throughout the year, Bill, Jeff and Jennifer Gross research ideas for possible donations; At the Foundation's annual meeting in October, they vote on which causes and charities to support; Donation checks sent to recipients before year's end
Does Not Fund
Does not accept solicitations or grant requests from organizations
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$17.9M
Grants
59
Median
$150K
States
15
$18.0M
Grants
68
Median
$65K
States
17
$22.7M
Grants
58
Median
$100K
States
12
Grant Size Distribution
$150K
Typical Grant (Median)
$3K
Smallest
$25K
25th Pctile
$375K
75th Pctile
$3.0M
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $25K and $375K.
Largest Recent Grants
$3.0M
2024
DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS
NY · GENERAL DONATION
$1.1M
2024
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS FOUNDATION INC
MA · GENERAL DONATION
$1.0M
2024
ATRIUM HEALTH FOUNDATION
NC · GENERAL DONATION
$1.0M
2024
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCATES NY INC
NY · GENERAL DONATION
$1.0M
2024
MERCY SHIPS
TX · GENERAL DONATION
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.