Aaliyah Memorial Fund
Preselected recipients only
Aaliyah Memorial Fund is a private foundation in Dobbs Ferry, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $56,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 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 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$56,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2024 was up from $54,000 the year before.
11% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $54,000 | 9 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $56,000 | 9 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Aaliyah Memorial 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Aaliyah Memorial Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $17,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $6,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hudson Valley Family Church | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Alzheimers Association | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| St Judes Research Hospital | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Hofstra University | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | Unrestrcited | $5,000 |
| American Heart Assn | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Novo | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Central Park Tree Conservancy | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Diane Haughton
- Rashad Haughton
Questions people ask
Does Aaliyah Memorial Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Aaliyah Memorial Fund give?
$56,000 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Aaliyah Memorial Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Diane Haughton (Secretary) and Rashad Haughton (President).
What does Aaliyah Memorial Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.