Aronson Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Aronson Foundation is a private foundation in Rhinecliff, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $252,700 in 38 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $76,200. 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$252,700
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$76,200
- Assets$5.3 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was up from $207,000 the year before.
18% of its 2024 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 | $207,000 | 41 | $5.0 million |
| 2024 | $252,700 | 38 | $5.3 million |
How to apply
Aronson 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 Aronson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 | $89,200 |
| Missouri | 3 | $88,000 |
| California | 10 | $51,000 |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $21,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $1,300 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $500 |
| Florida | 1 | $500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harmony Project Hudson | General support | $76,200 |
| Ecohealth Network at Missouri Botanical Garden | General support | $70,000 |
| USC | General support | $16,500 |
| The Jefferson Institute | General support | $15,000 |
| California Institute of Arts | General support | $10,000 |
| Laumeier Sculpture Park | General support | $10,000 |
| Missouri Botanical Garden | General support | $8,000 |
| 18th Street Arts Center | General support | $7,500 |
| Jonas Salk Foundation | General support | $7,500 |
| La Senora Research Institute | General support | $5,000 |
| Wise Tropics Inc | General support | $4,000 |
| Cways Home | General support | $1,300 |
| Upstate Films | General support | $1,300 |
| California One Care | General support | $1,000 |
| Commonweal | General support | $1,000 |
| Congregation Emanu-El (SF) | General support | $1,000 |
| Council on Foreign Relations | General support | $1,000 |
| Day One | General support | $1,000 |
| Downtown Womens Center | General support | $1,000 |
| Fisher Center Bard | General support | $1,000 |
| International Womens Forum | General support | $1,000 |
| Island Press | General support | $1,000 |
| Jungian Psychoanalytic Society | General support | $1,000 |
| National Geographic | General support | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General support | $1,000 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center | General support | $1,000 |
| Society for Ecological Restoration | General support | $1,000 |
| White House Fellows Association | General support | $1,000 |
| Wilkinson Public Library | General support | $1,000 |
| Friends Without A Border | General support | $1,000 |
| Educated Canines Assisting With Disabilities | General support | $500 |
| Garrison Institute | General support | $500 |
| Kidspirit | General support | $500 |
| Maestro Foundation | General support | $500 |
| Sarasota Art Museum | General support | $500 |
| Hudson River Music Hall Production Inc | General support | $400 |
| Clarion Concerts | General support | $300 |
| Morton Library | General support | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Josh Aronson
- Jonathan Aronson
Questions people ask
Does Aronson Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Aronson Foundation give?
$252,700 in tax year 2024, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Aronson Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Josh Aronson (Trustee) and Jonathan Aronson (Trustee).
What does Aronson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and education.