Auriga Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Auriga Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in N Scituate, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $159,077 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $6,500 and the largest $35,477. 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$159,077
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$6,500
- Largest grant$35,477
- Assets$4.4 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $142,078 the year before.
25% of its 2025 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 | $133,711 | 19 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $142,078 | 19 | $3.9 million |
| 2025 | $159,077 | 16 | $4.4 million |
How to apply
Auriga Charitable 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 Auriga Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 8 | $67,600 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $60,477 |
| New York | 3 | $23,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $6,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Global Press | Support women in journalism | $35,477 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Metro South | Support boys & girls with afterschool and summer programs | $25,500 |
| Red Cross of America | Disaster aid | $25,000 |
| Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory | Support for poverty | $15,000 |
| Edvestors | Support public schools in Boston | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Fall River | After school and summer support for children | $10,000 |
| Armenian Museum of America | Preserve Armenian history and art | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lowell | After school and summer programs for childrend | $8,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation | Support veterans | $5,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Support veterans | $5,000 |
| Armenian General Benevolent Union | Support Armenian culture and education | $3,000 |
| The Charity Guild Inc | Food security | $2,600 |
| Save the Children | Support for children | $2,000 |
| Scituate Food Pantry | Food security | $1,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of VolusiaFlagler Counties | After school support for children | $1,000 |
| Scituate Community Christmas | Food and hardship support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Irina Simmons
- Christopher Simmons
Questions people ask
Does Auriga Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Auriga Charitable Foundation give?
$159,077 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $6,500.
Who runs Auriga Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Irina Simmons (Trustee) and Christopher Simmons (Trustee).
What does Auriga Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, human services and education.