Aen Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Aen Foundation is a private foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $440,000 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $45,000. 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$440,000
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$11.0 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2025 was up from $355,000 the year before.
35% 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 | $125,000 | 13 | $9.2 million |
| 2024 | $355,000 | 36 | $10.2 million |
| 2025 | $440,000 | 40 | $11.0 million |
How to apply
Aen 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 Aen Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 15 | $180,000 |
| Missouri | 15 | $155,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $50,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $15,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $10,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Friends School | Annual grant, 3d printers | $45,000 |
| Missouri History Museum | World's fair exhibit | $25,000 |
| Brooklyn Org | Annual grant | $20,000 |
| Fund for Public Schools | Annual grant | $20,000 |
| St Louis Zoo | Annual grant, herpetology | $20,000 |
| Blink Now Foundation | Annual grant | $15,000 |
| Common Cause Education Fund | Annual grant | $15,000 |
| People for the American Way Foundation | Annual grant | $15,000 |
| Voter Participation Center | Annual grant | $15,000 |
| Center for Constitutional Rights | Annual grant | $15,000 |
| New Yorkers Against Gun Violence | Education fund | $15,000 |
| Barnes-Jewish Hospital Foundation | Annual grant | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Annual grant | $10,000 |
| John Burroughs School | Annual grant | $10,000 |
| Missouri Baptist Hospital Foundation | Annual grant | $10,000 |
| Missouri Botanical Garden | Annual grant | $10,000 |
| Prospect Park Alliance | Annual grant | $10,000 |
| Scholarship Foundation of St Louis | Annual grant | $10,000 |
| St Louis Art Museum | Annual grant | $10,000 |
| St Louis Children's Hospital Foundation | Annual grant | $10,000 |
| The Muny at Forest Park | Annual grant | $10,000 |
| The Trevor Project | Annual grant | $10,000 |
| Washington University | Annual grant | $10,000 |
| The Bro Experience Foundation | Annual grant | $10,000 |
| Community Help in Park Slope Inc (Chips) | Annual grant | $10,000 |
| The Life You Can Save | Rapid response fund | $10,000 |
| Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence | Annual grant | $5,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | Annual grant | $5,000 |
| City Academy | Annual grant | $5,000 |
| Forest Park Forever | Leffingwell silver society member | $5,000 |
| Loveland Foundation | Annual grant | $5,000 |
| Ranken Technical College | Annual grant | $5,000 |
| All Kings Project | Annual grant | $5,000 |
| Brownsville Think Tank Matters Inc | Annual grant | $5,000 |
| Child Mind Institute | Annual grant | $5,000 |
| Housing Plus | Annual grant | $5,000 |
| Kings Against Violence Initiative Inc (Kavi) | Annual grant | $5,000 |
| National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (Nafc) | Annual grant | $5,000 |
| Providence House | Annual grant | $5,000 |
| Humane Society of Missouri | Lowenbaum pets for senios program | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrew E Newman
- Anthony E Newman
- Linda Schapiro
Questions people ask
Does Aen Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Aen Foundation give?
$440,000 in tax year 2025, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Aen Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Andrew E Newman (President, Secretary), Anthony E Newman (Vice President) and Linda Schapiro (Treasurer).
What does Aen Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and health.