The Arons Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Arons Family Foundation is a private foundation in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $65,252 in 91 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $3,072. 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$65,252
- Number of grants91
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$3,072
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was up from $63,341 the year before.
21% 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 | $62,750 | 94 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $63,341 | 94 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $65,252 | 91 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
The Arons 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 The Arons Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 63 | $41,622 |
| California | 5 | $5,500 |
| Connecticut | 4 | $4,850 |
| Rhode Island | 5 | $3,200 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $3,000 |
| New York | 6 | $2,780 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $1,300 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $1,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Emanuel | Support organization's exempt purpose | $3,072 |
| Dana Farber | Support organization's exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood | Support organization's exempt purpose | $2,300 |
| Yale Medical School | Support organization's exempt purpose | $2,250 |
| Beron Jewish Older Adult Services | Support organization's exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Harvard Medical School | Support organization's exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts | Support organization's exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Temple Bnai Brith | Support organization's exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Wellfleet Audubon | Support organization's exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Yale College | Support organization's exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Bays Breast Cancer Memorial Garden | Support organization's exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | Support organization's exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program | Support organization's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Brandeis University Bolli | Support organization's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Brown Alumni Fund | Support organization's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Brown Pembroke Center | Support organization's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies | Support organization's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Support organization's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Hias | Support organization's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Hopes for Ukraine | Support organization's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Partners in Health | Support organization's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Pine Street Inn | Support organization's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Rosie's Place | Support organization's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Toni's Kitty Rescue | Support organization's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Wellfleet Preservation Hall | Support organization's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| WGBH Radio Station | Support organization's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Forgotten Harvest | Support organization's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Immigrant Defenders Law Center | Support organization's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| One Acre Found | Support organization's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Papermill Creek Childrens Corner | Support organization's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Repairers of the Breach | Support organization's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Acadia Center | Support organization's exempt purpose | $500 |
| American Jewish World Service | Support organization's exempt purpose | $500 |
| Americans for Peace Now | Support organization's exempt purpose | $500 |
| Celebrity Series | Support organization's exempt purpose | $500 |
| Center for Coastal Studies | Support organization's exempt purpose | $500 |
| De Novo | Support organization's exempt purpose | $500 |
| Facing History | Support organization's exempt purpose | $500 |
| Food for Free | Support organization's exempt purpose | $500 |
| Friends of Herring River | Support organization's exempt purpose | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Elissa Lynne Beron Arons
- Dara Arons
- Rebecca Arons
- Abigail Arons
Questions people ask
Does The Arons Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Arons Family Foundation give?
$65,252 in tax year 2025, across 91 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs The Arons Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Elissa Lynne Beron Arons (Trustee), Dara Arons (Trustee), Rebecca Arons (Trustee) and Abigail Arons (Trustee).
What does The Arons Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.