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THE WILLIAM JEFF AND JENNIFER GROSS FAM

THE WILLIAM JEFF AND JENNIFER GROSS FAM

Laguna Beach, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
82-2674631
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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THE WILLIAM JEFF AND JENNIFER GROSS FAM

Laguna Beach, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
82-2674631
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The William Jeff and Jennifer Gross Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants by invitation only. With total grants paid amounting to $17.9 million in 2024 and 157 grantees supported, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$17.9M

2024
Grantees funded
157
Multi-year grantees
44%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

59

Median 1st year grant
$100K
Median 2nd year grant
$85K
M
Mark Porterfield
Board Member
W
William H Gross
Board Member
J
Jeffrey Gross
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE WILLIAM JEFF AND JENNIFER GROSS FAM?
No. THE WILLIAM JEFF AND JENNIFER GROSS FAM does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE WILLIAM JEFF AND JENNIFER GROSS FAM give?
THE WILLIAM JEFF AND JENNIFER GROSS FAM primarily gives to organizations located in New York, California, and North Carolina. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE WILLIAM JEFF AND JENNIFER GROSS FAM’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE WILLIAM JEFF AND JENNIFER GROSS FAM fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $100 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE WILLIAM JEFF AND JENNIFER GROSS FAM make each year?
In 2024, THE WILLIAM JEFF AND JENNIFER GROSS FAM awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $17.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE WILLIAM JEFF AND JENNIFER GROSS FAM fund recently?
In 2024, THE WILLIAM JEFF AND JENNIFER GROSS FAM awarded grants to about 160 grantees. Recent grantees include Doctors Without Borders USA, ACTION AGAINST HUNGER - USA, and CHOC FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE WILLIAM JEFF AND JENNIFER GROSS FAM?
THE WILLIAM JEFF AND JENNIFER GROSS FAM does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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