Aronow Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Aronow Foundation is a private foundation in South Kingstown, Rhode Island. In tax year 2024 it gave $106,000 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$106,000
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees62%
Giving in 2024 was up from $90,340 the year before.
62% of its 2024 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 | $90,340 | 14 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $106,000 | 29 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
Aronow 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 Aronow Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to New York. It also paid $500 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $33,000 |
| Rhode Island | 13 | $30,100 |
| Alabama | 1 | $25,000 |
| California | 2 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $2,200 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $2,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lymphoma Research Foundation | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Crossroads Ri | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Trinity Repertory Company | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Fistula Foundation | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Muso Health | General operating support | $5,000 |
| The Neurodiversity Alliance | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Music & Memory | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Danny & Ron's Rescue | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Hopehealth | General operating support | $2,000 |
| WGBH | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Animal Rescue League of Southern Ri | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Domestic Violence Resource Center of South County | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Insight of Warwick | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Ri Free Clinic | General operating support | $1,000 |
| South County Art Association | General operating support | $1,000 |
| South Kingstown Animal Shelter | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Tomorrow's Rainbow | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Wildlife Clinic of Rhode Island | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Alois Society - Alzheimer's Association | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Ezrat Avot | General operating support | $500 |
| Hillel | General operating support | $500 |
| Ophelia Fund | General operating support | $500 |
| Water for Cambodia | General operating support | $500 |
| Save South County Hospital | General operating support | $500 |
| The Jimmy Fund | General operating support | $200 |
| The Arbor Day Foundation | General operating support | $100 |
| Chapel Haven Schleifer Center | General operating support | $100 |
| Ri Center Assisting Those in Need | General operating support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Steven Aronow
- Marilyn Aronow
Questions people ask
Does Aronow Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Aronow Foundation give?
$106,000 in tax year 2024, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Aronow Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Steven Aronow (Trustee) and Marilyn Aronow (Trustee).
What does Aronow Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, human services and arts and culture.