The A & A Fund
Preselected recipients only
The A & A Fund is a private foundation in Waltham, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $540,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $150,000. 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$540,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$13.1 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was up from $510,000 the year before.
38% of its 2024 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 | $510,000 | 22 | $11.6 million |
| 2024 | $540,000 | 21 | $13.1 million |
How to apply
The A & A Fund 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 A & A Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9 | $280,000 |
| California | 5 | $125,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $40,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $35,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $20,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $20,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $10,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dungkar Gonpa Society | Religious | $150,000 |
| Yale University (Lex Hixon Archive Fund) | To improve the world through research, scholarship, education, preservation, and practice | $40,000 |
| Muslims for Progressive Values | Educational/cultural | $35,000 |
| Tomorrow's Leaders NYC | Empower over-age middle school students | $30,000 |
| Democracy Now Productions Inc | Independent non-profit public media collaboration | $25,000 |
| Echoing Green Inc | Philanthropy/ voluntarism | $25,000 |
| Tides Center Kairos Center Poor People's Campaign | Supports local change leaders and connects diverse people and organizations | $25,000 |
| Urban Association of Forestry and Fire Professionals Inc | To increase wildfire personnel | $25,000 |
| College for Social Innovation Inc | Educate and inspire the next generation of problem solvers | $20,000 |
| Dion's Chicago Dream Inc | Eliminate food insecurity | $20,000 |
| Native Renewables Inc | To empower native american families | $20,000 |
| Ny Community Fridge Corp Grassroots Grocery | Expanding access to healthy food | $20,000 |
| Smart Beginnings Easy Preventions | Youth development/health care | $20,000 |
| Spirit Awakening Foundation | Youth development | $20,000 |
| Bridge Boston Foundation Inc Bridge Boston Charter School | Operates charter school | $15,000 |
| Hawaiian Mission Children's Society DBA Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic S | To provide educational programs that connect hawaii's history from 19th century to the present | $10,000 |
| Jewel Heart Corp | Religious | $10,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | Religious | $10,000 |
| Tricycle Foundation | Educational magazine on buddhist religion and culture | $10,000 |
| Garrison Institute | Spiritual | $5,000 |
| Patristic Society | Religious | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sheila K Hixon
- Alexandra H Ballard
- Dylan H Hixon
- Shanti S Hixon
- India T Radfar
- Jennifer Pelis
- Brooke Manfredi
Questions people ask
Does The A & A Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The A & A Fund give?
$540,000 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs The A & A Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Sheila K Hixon (Advisory Board), Alexandra H Ballard (Advisory Board), Dylan H Hixon (Advisory Board) and Shanti S Hixon (Advisory Board) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The A & A Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and arts and culture.