Ayudar Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ayudar Foundation is a private foundation in Lakewood, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.0 million in 10 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $200,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.0 million
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$13.5 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $725,000 the year before.
40% of its 2025 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 | $900,000 | 9 | $10.0 million |
| 2024 | $725,000 | 8 | $11.6 million |
| 2025 | $1.0 million | 10 | $13.5 million |
How to apply
Ayudar 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 Ayudar Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $250,000 |
| California | 2 | $200,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $200,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $100,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $100,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $50,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Doctors Without Borders | Medical & humanitarian aid | $200,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Emergency food relief - disasters | $200,000 |
| Colorado Animal Rescue Express | Care of homeless animals | $100,000 |
| Crisis Aid International | Provide needs for families/communiti | $100,000 |
| Palestine Childrens Relief Fund | Free med care to injured/ill childre | $100,000 |
| Direct Relief Intl | Provide needs for poverty & emergenc | $100,000 |
| Center for Biological Diversity | Protect species, oceans, rainforests | $50,000 |
| Physicians for Reproductive Health | Sexual reproductive health & rights | $50,000 |
| Cure Blindness Project | Provide eye care systems for sight | $50,000 |
| Rainforest Trust | Protection & conservation of rainfor | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gretchen Blu Wagner
Questions people ask
Does Ayudar Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ayudar Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Ayudar Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gretchen Blu Wagner (Trustee).
What does Ayudar Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, international and health.