Aria Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Aria Foundation is a private foundation in Channahon, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.0 million in 72 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $186,417. 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$2.0 million
- Number of grants72
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$186,417
- Assets$36.3 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.9 million the year before.
11% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2.0 million | 64 | $29.4 million |
| 2023 | $1.9 million | 65 | $33.3 million |
| 2024 | $2.0 million | 72 | $36.3 million |
How to apply
Aria 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 Aria Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 34 | $807,689 |
| California | 6 | $319,010 |
| New York | 8 | $258,000 |
| Colorado | 5 | $184,500 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $182,000 |
| Hawaii | 4 | $85,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $80,500 |
| Virginia | 2 | $33,000 |
| Alabama | 2 | $32,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Oregon Landwatch | General operating purposes | $186,417 |
| SF LGBT Center | General operating purposes | $168,505 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | General operating purposes | $83,000 |
| Global Fund for Women | General operating purposes | $75,000 |
| Saving Grace | General operating purposes | $65,000 |
| Sustainable Northwest | General operating purposes | $65,000 |
| Institute for Applied Tinkering | General operating purposes | $62,000 |
| San Francisco Friends School | General operating purposes | $62,000 |
| American Indian College Fund | General operating purposes | $60,000 |
| Family Access Network | General operating purposes | $55,000 |
| Human Rights Watch | General operating purposes | $55,000 |
| Global Greengrants Fund | General operating purposes | $54,500 |
| Mountain Star Family Relief Nursery | General operating purposes | $45,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | General operating purposes | $42,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General operating purposes | $40,000 |
| Woodwell Climate Research Center | General operating purposes | $38,500 |
| American Humanist Association | General operating purposes | $35,000 |
| Earthworks | General operating purposes | $30,000 |
| Pure KNF Foundation | General operating purposes | $30,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Institute | General operating purposes | $30,000 |
| Upper Deschutes Watershed Council | General operating purposes | $30,000 |
| Oregon Desert Land Trust | General operating purposes | $25,000 |
| Waterwatch of Oregon | General operating purposes | $25,000 |
| Tibet Fund | General operating purposes | $25,000 |
| Central Oregon Environmental Center | General operating purposes | $23,767 |
| Amazon Conservation Team | General operating purposes | $23,000 |
| Oceana | General operating purposes | $22,000 |
| Astrea Lesbian Foundation for Justi | General operating purposes | $20,000 |
| Iclei | General operating purposes | $20,000 |
| Neighborimpact | General operating purposes | $20,000 |
| Southerners on New Ground | General operating purposes | $20,000 |
| Sylvia Rivera Law Project | General operating purposes | $20,000 |
| Native American Rights Fund | General operating purposes | $20,000 |
| The 1017 Project | General operating purposes | $20,000 |
| Hands in Helping Out | General operating purposes | $20,000 |
| High Desert Food Farm Alliance | General operating purposes | $20,000 |
| Kokua Kalihi Valley | General operating purposes | $20,000 |
| Stoveteam International | General operating purposes | $20,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | General operating purposes | $17,000 |
| Earthjustice | General operating purposes | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Rachel Albright
- Mika Rueda-Albright
- Garrett T Albright
- Reed I Albright
- Troy J Gass
Questions people ask
Does Aria Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Aria Foundation give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2024, across 72 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Aria Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Rachel Albright (President), Mika Rueda-Albright (Secretary), Garrett T Albright (Treasurer) and Reed I Albright (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Aria Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, international and education.