The Fox Aarons Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Fox Aarons Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $484,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $96,500. 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$484,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$96,500
- Assets$114,025
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $655,250 the year before.
50% 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 | $792,790 | 22 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $655,250 | 15 | $578,693 |
| 2025 | $484,000 | 17 | $114,025 |
How to apply
The Fox Aarons 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 Fox Aarons Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 | $379,000 |
| Rhode Island | 3 | $100,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Museum of Contemporary Art | General & Unrestricted | $96,500 |
| PS1 Contemporary Art Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $72,500 |
| Brown University | Performing Arts Building Fund | $50,000 |
| Friends of the High Line Inc | High Line Art Program | $50,000 |
| Lower East Side Tenement Museum | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Brown University | Orlando Bravo Center for Economic Research | $40,000 |
| Friends of the High Line Inc | General & Unrestricted | $22,500 |
| Printed Matter Inc | General & Unrestricted | $22,500 |
| New Museum of Contemporary Art | Friend of the Triennial | $15,000 |
| Brown University | Chair's Discretionary Fund for the Department of Economics | $10,000 |
| Dia Center for the Arts Inc | Renee Green Exhibition Support | $10,000 |
| Dia Center for the Arts Inc | Exhibition Support presented by Amy Sillman | $10,000 |
| Leslie Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art | Wojnarowicz Exhibition Catalog Support | $10,000 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art | Whitney Biennial | $10,000 |
| Guild Hall of East Hampton Inc | Mary Heilmann exhibition Support | $5,000 |
| Site Santa Fe | Exhibition Catalog Support | $5,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | Watson Library Support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Philip Aarons
- Shelley Fox Aarons
- Zachary Aarons
Questions people ask
Does The Fox Aarons Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Fox Aarons Foundation give?
$484,000 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs The Fox Aarons Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Philip Aarons (Dir, Treas), Shelley Fox Aarons (Dir, Pres) and Zachary Aarons (Dir, Sec).
What does The Fox Aarons Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.