Aron Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Aron Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chevy Chase, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $531,410 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $8,200 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$531,410
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$8,200
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$6.0 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was up from $323,706 the year before.
44% 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 | $323,706 | 19 | $5.3 million |
| 2024 | $531,410 | 18 | $6.0 million |
How to apply
Aron 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 Aron Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 9 | $441,900 |
| Virginia | 5 | $83,560 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $600 |
| Maryland | 1 | $250 |
| New York | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| N Street Village | Operating purposes | $250,000 |
| Bread for the City | Operating purposes | $75,000 |
| Arlington Community Foundation | Operating purposes | $55,000 |
| Food & Friends | Operating purposes | $35,000 |
| Studio Theatre | Operating purposes | $25,000 |
| Educational Theatre Company | Operating purposes | $20,000 |
| Smithsonian Institution | Operating purposes | $20,000 |
| Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company | Operating purposes | $20,000 |
| Children's Law Center | Operating purposes | $10,000 |
| Temple Micah | Operating purposes | $6,400 |
| English Empowerment Center | Operating purposes | $5,000 |
| Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation | Operating purposes | $5,000 |
| Christopher Newport University | Operating purposes | $2,560 |
| University of Virginia Alumni Association | Operating purposes | $1,000 |
| Muhlenberg College | Operating purposes | $600 |
| Avalon Theatre | Operating purposes | $500 |
| Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad Inc | Operating purposes | $250 |
| Amnesty International USA | Operating purposes | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Millicent S Aron
- Samantha H Aron
- Mark G Aron
Questions people ask
Does Aron Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Aron Family Foundation give?
$531,410 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $8,200.
Who runs Aron Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Millicent S Aron (President/Director/Member), Samantha H Aron (Secretary/Director/Member) and Mark G Aron (Treasurer/Director/Member).
What does Aron Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, community development and education.