Aldrich Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Aldrich Foundation is a private foundation in Short Hills, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.0 million in 19 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $500,000. 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$1.0 million
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$28.1 million
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2025 was down from $4.7 million the year before.
58% 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 | $1.0 million | 11 | $28.3 million |
| 2024 | $4.7 million | 15 | $25.9 million |
| 2025 | $1.0 million | 19 | $28.1 million |
How to apply
Aldrich 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Aldrich Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 9 | $924,745 |
| New York | 2 | $30,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $20,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $17,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $7,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,606 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,505 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | Car-t research | $500,000 |
| Thomas Jefferson University Tju | Als research | $320,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh | Support pitt student athletes and hail to heroes football celebration | $50,000 |
| Friends of Firefighters | Mental health counseling and wellness services for active and retired fdny firefighters and their families | $25,000 |
| Wreaths Across America | Remember and honor us veterans and teach next generation the value of freedom | $17,000 |
| Dean Randazzo Cancer Foundation | Promote cancer awareness and provide financial support | $15,000 |
| Unite for Her | Breast cancer and ovarian cancer support | $15,000 |
| Liguori Academy | Support school choice | $12,500 |
| Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation | Pediatric cancer research | $10,000 |
| For Pete's Sake Cancer Respite | Provide respite services to cancer patients and their families | $10,000 |
| Warrior Canine Connection | Veteran service dogs | $10,000 |
| All Hands and Hearts | Disasters and emergency management | $7,500 |
| Hope for Hallie | Adolescents young adult | $5,150 |
| John Molloy Jr Foundation | Provide scholarship to students who exemplify kindness, dedication and commitment | $5,000 |
| Joseph S Grippo Memorial | Support families impacted by cancer | $5,000 |
| Soldier Strong | Provide revolutionary technology, innovative advancements and educational opportunities to veterans | $5,000 |
| Camp Kesem | Supporting children through a parents cancer journey | $2,606 |
| Big Dog Ranch Rescue | Veteran service dog training program and foster program for deployed military | $2,505 |
| American Association for Cancer Research | Cancer research | $2,095 |
Officers and trustees
- William A Greene III
- Christine O Greene
- Caroline Blake
Questions people ask
Does Aldrich Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Aldrich Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Aldrich Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists William A Greene III (Board Chair, Secretary and Treasurer), Christine O Greene (Board Member) and Caroline Blake (President).
What does Aldrich Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, health and youth programs.