Aditi Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Aditi Foundation is a private foundation in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.4 million in 19 grants; the typical grant was $140,000 and the largest $2.0 million. 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$5.4 million
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$140,000
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$4.3 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2024 was down from $12.0 million the year before.
26% 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 | $12.0 million | 18 | $203,525 |
| 2024 | $5.4 million | 19 | $4.3 million |
How to apply
Aditi 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 Aditi Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $2.6 million |
| Georgia | 1 | $1.1 million |
| Minnesota | 2 | $380,000 |
| California | 1 | $300,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $180,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $160,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $140,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $115,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $100,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $90,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Neo Philanthropy | General funding | $2.0 million |
| Jeannette Rankin Foundation | General funding | $1.1 million |
| The New York Women's Foundation | General funding | $400,000 |
| Women's Foundation of California | General funding | $300,000 |
| Women's Foundation of Minnesota | General funding | $200,000 |
| Esperanza United | General funding | $180,000 |
| Women's Foundation for A Greater Memphis | General funding | $180,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors | Grantmakers for girls of color | $170,000 |
| Iowa Womens Foundation | General funding | $160,000 |
| Women's Foundation of Colorado | General funding | $140,000 |
| New Mexico Fund for Women and Girls | General funding | $115,000 |
| A Call to Men | General funding | $100,000 |
| Women's Foundation of Alabama | General funding | $90,000 |
| Women's Foundation of the South | General funding | $85,000 |
| Washington Area Women's Foundation | General funding | $50,000 |
| Women's Fund of Greater Omaha Inc | General funding | $50,000 |
| Women's Foundation of Mississippi | General funding | $45,000 |
| Women's Fund of Western Massachusetts | General funding | $45,000 |
| Boston Women's Fund | General funding | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- South Dakota Trust Company LLC
- Lee Roper-Batker
- Keith Baum
- William Brody
Questions people ask
Does Aditi Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Aditi Foundation give?
$5.4 million in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $140,000.
Who runs Aditi Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists South Dakota Trust Company LLC (Trustee), Lee Roper-Batker (Manager), Keith Baum (Manager) and William Brody (Manager).
What does Aditi Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.