The Gruber Family Foundation was established in 1987 by Linda W. and Jon D. Gruber in Marin, California. The foundation supports organizations that focus on Education, Women's Issues, News and Investigative Reporting, Social Safety Nets, and Arts and Film.

The foundation makes grants ranging in size from smaller $10,000 grants to $1,000,000+ grants spread over time. The Gruber Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals; the foundation board meets quarterly to discuss the awarding of grants and grants are awarded on a quarterly timetable.