Ainslie Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ainslie Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $15.5 million in 107 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $4.5 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$15.5 million
- Number of grants107
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$4.5 million
- Assets$456 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2024 was up from $15.0 million the year before.
28% 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 | $15.0 million | 85 | $352 million |
| 2024 | $15.5 million | 107 | $456 million |
How to apply
Ainslie 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 Ainslie Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to New York. It also paid $104,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 44 | $10.8 million |
| Florida | 14 | $2.5 million |
| Texas | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Massachusetts | 13 | $275,000 |
| Virginia | 11 | $238,600 |
| Maine | 5 | $155,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $155,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $150,000 |
| North Carolina | 6 | $60,000 |
| California | 3 | $45,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Robin Hood Foundation | Social services | $4.5 million |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County Inc | Community outreach | $2.0 million |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | Environmental preservation & wildlife conservation | $2.0 million |
| Boys' Club of New York | Community outreach | $1.7 million |
| Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory | Biomedical research | $1.1 million |
| Maverick Capital Foundation | Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking | $1.0 million |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County Inc | Community outreach | $250,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Medical research - neutrophil grant | $150,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | Environmental preservation & wildlife conservation | $150,000 |
| Northwell Health (Glen Cove Hospital) | Medical center | $125,000 |
| Universite Laval | Medical education grant | $104,000 |
| Acumen Fund Inc | Promotion of business to create a global community of emerging leaders | $100,000 |
| Boys' Club of New York | Community outreach | $100,000 |
| Boys' Club of New York | Community outreach | $100,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Environmental preservation | $100,000 |
| The Everglades Foundation | Environmental preservation | $100,000 |
| New York-Presbyterian Hospital | Medical center | $100,000 |
| Npower | Launching digital careers for military veterans and young adults from underserved communities | $100,000 |
| American Academy of Achievement | Education | $50,000 |
| American Academy of Achievement | Education | $50,000 |
| CDP North America | Environmental preservation | $50,000 |
| Ceres | Accelerating the transition to a cleaner, more just, and sustainable economy | $50,000 |
| Colby College | Education | $50,000 |
| Community Foundation for Nantucket | Community and economic development for the nantucket area | $50,000 |
| Episcopal High School | Education | $50,000 |
| Harlem Children's Zone | Social services | $50,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery | Biomedical research | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Medical center | $50,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Cancer research | $50,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Land and water conservation | $50,000 |
| North Shore Land Alliance | Environmental preservation | $50,000 |
| United Recovery Fund | Provide support for people affected by substance use disorder and incarceration | $50,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | Natural resource and wildlife conservation and protection | $50,000 |
| Virginia Episcopal School | Education | $30,000 |
| The American Repertory Theater | Arts | $25,000 |
| B Robert Williamson Jr Foundation | Education | $25,000 |
| The Banner Lake Club | Community outreach | $25,000 |
| Bowdoin College | Education | $25,000 |
| Glen Cove Boys and Girls Club at Lincoln House | Community outreach | $25,000 |
| Grenville Baker Boys & Girls Club | Community outreach | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lee S Ainslie III
- Elizabeth M Ainslie
- Alex Rafal
- W Keith Hennington
Questions people ask
Does Ainslie Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ainslie Foundation give?
$15.5 million in tax year 2024, across 107 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Ainslie Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Lee S Ainslie III (President & Co-Chair), Elizabeth M Ainslie (Co-Chair), Alex Rafal (Secretary) and W Keith Hennington (Treasurer).
What does Ainslie Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, youth programs and environment and conservation.