Arison Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Arison Family Foundation is a private foundation in West Orange, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $68,200 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$68,200
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2025 was up from $21,550 the year before.
41% 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 | $23,350 | 36 | $454,895 |
| 2024 | $21,550 | 48 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $68,200 | 34 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Arison 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 Arison Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10 | $19,000 |
| New Jersey | 10 | $17,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $5,500 |
| Kansas | 2 | $3,200 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $3,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $2,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Jude Hospital | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Mount Sinai Health System | General contribution | $3,000 |
| V Foundation | General contribution | $3,000 |
| ASPCA | General contribution | $2,000 |
| Children's Special Hospital | General contribution | $2,000 |
| Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia | General contribution | $2,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General contribution | $2,000 |
| Habitat for the Humanity | General contribution | $2,000 |
| Jewish Federation | General contribution | $2,000 |
| Macular Degeneration Research | General contribution | $2,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | General contribution | $2,000 |
| Paralyzed Veterans | General contribution | $2,000 |
| Parkinson Foundation | General contribution | $2,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | General contribution | $2,000 |
| American Cancer Society | General contribution | $2,000 |
| Shriners Children's | General contribution | $2,000 |
| American Heart Association | General contribution | $2,000 |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial | General contribution | $2,000 |
| NCJW Essex | General contribution | $2,000 |
| Friends If Israel Defense Firces | General contribution | $2,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General contribution | $2,000 |
| Wnet | General contribution | $2,000 |
| St Huberts Animal Welfare | General contribution | $1,500 |
| Make A Wish | General contribution | $1,500 |
| Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center | General contribution | $1,500 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind Inc | General contribution | $1,500 |
| Covenant House | General contribution | $1,200 |
| Feeding America | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Lukemia & Lymphoma Society | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Save the Children | General contribution | $1,000 |
| The Uso | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Congregation Agudath Israel | General contribution | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrew R Fink
- Alan A Davidson
Questions people ask
Does Arison Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Arison Family Foundation give?
$68,200 in tax year 2025, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Arison Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Andrew R Fink (Trustee) and Alan A Davidson (Trustee).
What does Arison Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and animals.