Aramont Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Aramont Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Lancaster, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 13 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $250,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.3 million
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$17.1 million
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.5 million the year before.
54% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.5 million | 15 | $16.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 13 | $17.1 million |
How to apply
Aramont Charitable Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Aramont Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 10 | $1.1 million |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $200,000 |
| New York | 1 | $35,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The UCLA Foundation | Charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes | $250,000 |
| Library of Congress | Charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes | $200,000 |
| Pacific Neuroscience Institute | Charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes | $200,000 |
| Chirla | Charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes | $100,000 |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | Charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes | $100,000 |
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles | Charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes | $100,000 |
| Children's Institute | Charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes | $100,000 |
| The UCLA Foundation - Legal Clinic | Charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes | $75,000 |
| Pueblo Nuevo Education & Dev Group | Charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes | $50,000 |
| Yola (La Phil) | Charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes | $50,000 |
| Brain and Behavior Research Foundation | Charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes | $35,000 |
| One Mind | Charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes | $35,000 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | Charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes | $30,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lucila E Arango
- Jonathan Lurie
- William R Burford
- Antonieta Arango
- Katherine Hollister
Questions people ask
Does Aramont Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Aramont Charitable Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Aramont Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Lucila E Arango (Trustee), Jonathan Lurie (Trustee), William R Burford (Trustee) and Antonieta Arango (President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Aramont Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and science and research.