The Aufrichtig Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Aufrichtig Foundation is a private foundation in Bethesda, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $120,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $35,000. 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$120,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$6.9 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was down from $122,500 the year before.
67% 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 | $120,000 | 5 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $122,500 | 4 | $2.8 million |
| 2025 | $120,000 | 10 | $6.9 million |
How to apply
The Aufrichtig 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 Aufrichtig Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $45,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $35,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Joseph Florence Mandel Jewish Day S | Furtheranceof charitablepurpose | $35,000 |
| Perelman Jewish Day School | Furtheranceof charitablepurpose | $13,000 |
| American Friends of Israel Elwyn | Furtheranceof charitablepurpose | $10,000 |
| Yeshiva of Greater Washington | Furtheranceof charitablepurpose | $10,000 |
| Hillel International | Furtheranceof charitablepurpose | $10,000 |
| Chabad Lubavitch of Delaware County | Furtheranceof charitableof charitable | $10,000 |
| Talmudic University | Furtheranceof charitablepurpose | $10,000 |
| Israel Emergency Alliance dba Stand | Furtheranceof charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Dickinson College | Furtheranceof charitablepurpose | $10,000 |
| Individual | Furtheranceof charitablepurpose | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dorothy Wolf
- Sidney Stahl
Questions people ask
Does The Aufrichtig Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Aufrichtig Foundation give?
$120,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Aufrichtig Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dorothy Wolf (Trustee) and Sidney Stahl (Trustee).
What does The Aufrichtig Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.