The Ae Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Ae Family Foundation is a private foundation in Greenwich, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.9 million in 45 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $400,000. 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$1.9 million
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$400,000
- Assets$29.3 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.7 million the year before.
36% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.7 million | 43 | $27.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.9 million | 45 | $29.3 million |
How to apply
The Ae Family 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 The Ae Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 33 | $1.4 million |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $203,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $125,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $75,000 |
| Connecticut | 6 | $61,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Opera | General support | $400,000 |
| Carnegie Hall | General support | $230,000 |
| Rockefeller University | General supportgeneral support | $200,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General support | $150,000 |
| Chamber Music Society Palm Beach | General support | $125,000 |
| Scleroderma Research Foundation | General support | $103,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | General support | $102,500 |
| Celebrity Series of Boston | General support | $100,000 |
| Caramoor | General support | $75,000 |
| Princeton University | General support | $75,000 |
| Mianus River Gorge | General support | $45,000 |
| Young Concert Artists | General support | $40,000 |
| United Way of Greenwich | General support | $30,000 |
| Storm King | General support | $20,000 |
| Blythedale Children's Hospital | General support | $15,000 |
| Carver Center | General support | $15,000 |
| Orchestra of St Luke's | General support | $15,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Southern New England | General support | $15,000 |
| Wnet | General support | $8,000 |
| 92nd Street Y | General support | $5,000 |
| ACLU Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Bruce Museum | General support | $5,000 |
| Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center | General support | $5,000 |
| Family Reentry | General support | $5,000 |
| Frick Collection Museum | General support | $5,000 |
| Housing Plus | General support | $5,000 |
| Katonah Museum of Art | General support | $5,000 |
| Moma | General support | $5,000 |
| Nyfos | General support | $5,000 |
| Surf Rider International Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Midori & Friends | General support | $3,500 |
| Orchestra Lumos | General support | $3,500 |
| American Folk Art Museum | General support | $2,525 |
| Center for Curatorial Leadership | General support | $2,500 |
| Lincoln Center Theater | General support | $2,500 |
| Nathaniel Witherell | General support | $2,500 |
| New York Philharmonic | General support | $2,500 |
| The Knights | General support | $2,500 |
| Lenox Hill | General support | $2,500 |
| Marine Conservation Institute | General support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Anthony B Evnin
- Judith E Evnin
Questions people ask
Does The Ae Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Ae Family Foundation give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2024, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Ae Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Anthony B Evnin (President) and Judith E Evnin (Secretary).
What does The Ae Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and international.